Lead Python Engineer (AppSec)

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Python 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 6+ 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 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

• 6+ years of software engineering and architecture experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role;
• Deep expertise in Python or Java, alongside modern DevSecOps, Cloud Security, and CI/CD ecosystems;
• Proven commercial experience managing distributed or follow-the-sun engineering teams in highly regulated enterprise environments (Finance, Healthcare, Defense);
• Complete technical ownership of the system’s structural integrity, performance, and security, with the 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.