Software Engineer - Web Application Developer...

Alight, Inc.
United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$115,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Scrum Methodology Release Management Software Engineering Web Applications Containerization AngularJS Information Technology Docker
+1 more
Microservices

Job description

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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

  • Experience working with APIs and service-based architectures

  • Familiarity with AWS

  • 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

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Benefits & conditions

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. 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.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future., We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

115,000.00 USD

Maximum :

135,000.00 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight (https://leplb0920.upoint.ap.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/alight/cp/wellbeing_and_benefits_selector_page)

About the company

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

Our Values:

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.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. 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.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com (https://careers.alight.com/us/en) .

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., So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

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