Software Engineer – Web Application Developer - Java/Angular

Alight Solutions is committed to championing people and helping them grow with purpose. As a Software Engineer – Web Application Developer, you will design, develop, and test Angular-based web applications, collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.

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

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
• 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