[Hiring] Software Engineer - Web Application Developer - Java/Angular @Alight Solutions

Role Description

This role supports services provided to the U.S. federal government and/or federal government contractors. Proof of U.S. citizenship will be required at the time of hire.

As a Software Engineer – Web Application Developer, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of Angular‑based web applications. Team members at this level may also provide guidance to peers through code reviews, technical collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Understand user stories and technical requirements, performing gap analysis across platforms and technologies.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily standups.
• Estimate work, track progress, and proactively surface risks or blockers.
• Design and build Angular widgets and Java‑based microservices that meet functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Ensure solutions integrate effectively with other platforms and services.
• Apply coding standards focused on maintainability, performance, and quality.
• Complete development testing within each sprint according to acceptance criteria.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a globally distributed team.
• Partner with solution quality analysts to support testing, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Create and maintain technical documentation within code and supporting materials.
• Contribute to customer‑facing documentation as needed.
• Produce release and deployment artifacts to support smooth progression through environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall professional experience, including 3+ years on software development teams.
• At least 3 years of experience developing microservices and Angular widgets.
• Hands‑on experience with Java development.
• Experience working with APIs and service‑based architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to participate effectively in requirements‑gathering sessions and document outcomes.
• Comfort working in evolving or ambiguous situations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team goals.
• Experience designing or contributing to large‑scale enterprise solutions.
• Understanding of containerized applications, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Systems Design) or equivalent professional experience.

Requirements

• Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Benefits

• We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet, and life.
• Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

Company Description

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. We Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose, and encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

• Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
• Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
• Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management, and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.