Software Engineer – Web Application Developer (Java/Angular)

About the role

Alight is looking for a Software Engineer who will design, develop, and test Angular‑based web applications and Java micro‑services. You will work within a globally distributed team that supports services for the U.S. federal government and its contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret user stories and technical requirements, performing gap analysis across platforms.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand‑ups, and risk mitigation.
• Design and build Angular widgets and Java‑based micro‑services that meet functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Apply coding standards focused on maintainability, performance, and quality.
• Conduct development testing within each sprint according to acceptance criteria.
• Partner with quality analysts for testing, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and release artifacts.

Required profile

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• At least 3 years of experience building micro‑services and Angular components.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required at time of hire.

Required skills

• Java development
• Angular framework
• Micro‑service architecture
• API design and integration
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Agile development methodologies