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# Software Engineer - Web Application Developer...

- **Company:** Alight, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Microservices
- **Published:** May 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3eepg

## About the Role

+ 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.

## 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.


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