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# Tech Lead Application Security Engineer

- **Company:** Agileengine
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, Information Security Management, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Security, Virtual Agents, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-9000-e039ed8c3fbf6a48c83ff107cdff4272

## About the Role

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. Meet Our Recruitment Process Application * Coding Challenge * Video Interview * Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview Each step helps us understand your skills and overall fit. If it's a match, you'll receive an offer.

## Description

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 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 - 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience; - 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role; - Deep expertise in Python and Java; - Deep expertise in modern 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


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