Software Engineer – Web Application Developer - Java/Angular

Alight Solutions•US-IL-Illinois-Virtual, TN

17h•$115,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

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
Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

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.