Our story
At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”
Our Values:
Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Software Engineer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable microservices-based applications with a strong focus on performance, security, and code quality.
You will work closely with architects, product owners, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions across the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with frontend applications
Build responsive and user-friendly frontend applications using Angular 14+, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Implement data persistence and querying using Spring JPA and PostgreSQL
Work with Elastic Cache to improve application performance and scalability
Ensure application security and code quality by addressing vulnerabilities identified through Checkmarx
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features on time and with high quality
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
Follow best practices for clean code, testing, and documentation
Required Technical Skills
Backend
Strong proficiency in Java 17
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
Solid understanding of Microservices architecture
Experience with Spring JPA / Hibernate
Strong SQL knowledge with PostgreSQL
Experience working with Elastic Cache (or similar caching solutions)
Experience building and consuming REST APIs
Frontend
Experience with Angular 14 or above
Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Understanding of responsive design and modern UI practices
Familiarity with REST API integration from frontend
Security & Quality
Experience working with Checkmarx or similar static code analysis tools
Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
Good to Have
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks
Agile/Scrum development experience
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.
Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
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. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.