
Software Engineer – Web Application Developer – Java/Angular
Alight Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per year
About the role
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of Angular‑based web applications
- 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
- Familiarity with AWS
- 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
Benefits
- Health coverage options
- Wellbeing and support programs
- Retirement plans
- Vacation and sick leave
- Maternity, paternity & adoption leave
- Continuing education and training
- Voluntary benefit options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
AngularJavamicroservicesAPIsservice-based architecturesAgile developmentDockerKubernetescoding standardsdevelopment testing
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingindependenceadaptabilityrequirements gatheringdocumentationrisk managementteam contributionclarity and alignment