Software Engineer – Web Application Developer - Java​/Angular

Position Summary

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. 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.

• 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.

• 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

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life, including health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement savings, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training, and several voluntary benefit options.

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law.

We take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.