Lead Security Software Engineer ID80141

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.

WHY JOIN US If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we’d love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Lead Security Software Engineer to architect GenAI workflows and automation systems that translate manual cloud security adoption into AI-accelerated pipelines within a large-scale financial services environment. You will design RAG-based systems and LLM API integrations to automate secure cloud baseline generation, Rego policy creation, and Terraform module compliance, while leading a localized engineering pod and acting as the primary technical point of contact for cloud security tooling. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with advanced Python, AWS architecture, and GenAI API integration expertise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO - Architect Generative AI workflows utilizing RAG, vector databases, and LLM APIs to automate the creation of configuration requirements, Rego policies, and Terraform modules for new cloud services (e.g., AWS S3).

• Oversee the development of automated drift detection, continuous discovery, and gap analysis capabilities to identify unmanaged AI assets and configuration anomalies.

• Guide the engineering pod in generating and validating compliant Terraform modules, Rego policies (for Wiz Custom Configuration Rules), and Regula test cases for CI/CD pipelines.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for a Cloud Security Tooling (CST) team, leading a localized pod to ensure scalable, maintainable, and highly effective automation frameworks.

MUST HAVES

6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong architectural focus on cloud infrastructure.

• Advanced Python development and REST API design capabilities.

• Practical experience integrating GenAI APIs into software applications (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and a working understanding of developer-level concepts such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases .

• Deep AWS cloud architecture experience and proven ability to design Infrastructure as Code using Terraform .

• Proven capability to lead and mentor senior engineers in an autonomous, follow-the-sun model.

• Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES - Hands-on experience with modern AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph.

• Experience building APIs with FastAPI.

• Direct experience writing Rego policies (Open Policy Agent) or Regula test cases.

• Familiarity with Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), particularly Wiz.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Growth without limits build your skills through mentorship, internal TechTalks, challenging projects, and a dedicated annual learning budget - Competitive compensation get recognition that reflects your skills and impact, with regular performance and compensation reviews - Flexibility work 100% remotely with flexible hours that support focus, autonomy, and a healthy work rhythm - Meaningful, modern projects build impactful products using modern technologies alongside global teams and leading brands - Collaborative culture join a supportive environment with zero micromanagement where ideas are welcomed and contributions are recognized - Well-being & support access local well-being programs and people-focused support tailored to your location