Application Security Engineer (Tech Lead)

Job Title

Tech Lead Application Security Engineer

Location

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, 24060

Industry

IT Services

Job Type

Full time

Job Description

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards. If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you! We are looking for a Tech Lead Application Security Engineer to serve as the regional delivery anchor for a follow-the-sun program, leading a cross-functional pod across ASPM integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning. You will facilitate clean shift hand-offs with peer leads across timezones, own regional technical escalations, perform secure code reviews, and drive 24-hour delivery velocity in a highly regulated enterprise environment. The role requires 8+ years of engineering experience including 3+ years in technical leadership.

What You Will Do

Lead a localized, cross-functional pod of engineers and data scientists, ensuring continuous feature momentum across the 24-hour cycle; Facilitate seamless shift hand-offs with peer SDMs in other timezones to maintain 24/7 delivery velocity; Oversee the technical delivery of core workstreams, including Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) integrations and AI-enabled SDLC secure code scanning; Act as the primary escalation point for regional technical challenges, performing secure code reviews and guiding infrastructure architecture.

Must Haves

You must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (e.g., Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD), as we are unable to sponsor or take over employment visa sponsorship at this time; 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience; At least 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role; Deep expertise in Python and Java; Deep expertise in DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and CI/CD ecosystems; Proven commercial experience managing distributed or follow-the-sun engineering teams in highly regulated enterprise environments; Complete technical ownership of system structural integrity, performance, and security; Ability to provide creative direction and mentorship; Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience building or implementing AI-assisted developer workflows or intelligent agents.

Perks And Benefits

Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps. Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets. Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies. Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.