Software Engineer-JAVA Fullstack

Alight Solutions; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alight Solutions in India seeks a Senior Technical Lead to steer the Platform Development Team. You will drive full‑stack web applications using Java 17, Spring Boot, and Angular, and lead a team focused on scalable REST APIs, microservices, and robust design.

You’ll mentor developers, set coding standards, and work with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions while ensuring performance and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years of development experience with a Technical Lead background.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong Angular front-end skills and Java Spring Boot back-end expertise.
• Proficient in AWS services and DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• Lead design and development of full‑stack apps and REST APIs.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Ensure performance, security, and quality across the stack.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Angular

Java Spring Boot

REST APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Problem solving

Communication

Code reviews

Education

CS/IS degree or equivalent

Tools

Angular

Docker

Jenkins

Git

Terraform

JUnit/Jasmine

Kibana/CloudWatch

Oracle/MySQL/Postgres

Job description

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth-minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Our Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards.

We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com.

Platform Development Team, where you'll be at the forefront of creating user-friendly, responsive interfaces. The Technical Lead should have a team-first mentality and be willing to help other team members to improve the delivery success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust and scalable web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and front-end framework Angular.
• Lead the design and development of full-stack web applications using Angular and Java spring boot technologies
• Very strong knowledge on angular 8/13/15/17 version with core angular framework and internal processing and angular lifecycle usage
• Very strong knowledge on debugging front-end/ angular issues and performance improvements. Strong debugging and analytical skills in angular
• Design, build and maintain secure and scalable REST APIs.
• Define and enforce coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and technical sessions
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the stack
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices including secure code guidelines.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate
• Participate in Sprint/ PI planning and provide estimates for the scope of work
• Create technical documentation in the code per coding standards and assist as needed in the documentation creation for the products’ customers.

Requirements

• Have completed a in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6-10 years of development and Technical Lead role experience.
• Should be ready to do coding/ development
• Experience developing applications that interact with RESTful APIs.
• Demonstrated experience in REST API development and microservices architecture.
• Experience with front-end development, particularly in Angular.
• Experience with other AWS services such as S3, CloudWatch, and IAM.
• Possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Backend

• Server-side Framework – Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring MVC
• Microservice Architecture, Rest API Design
• Unit Testing Framework, Junit, Jasmine / Karma, Mockito
• Performance Tuning & Profiling – Visual VM, JMETER, Lighthouse
• Logging, Troubleshooting – New Relic, Dynatrace, Kibana, Cloud Watch

Front End Skills

• Micro frontend Architecture
• HTML, CSS, Java script, Typescript
• Responsive Web Design
• Angular
• Very strong knowledge on angular 8/13/15/17 version with core angular framework and internal processing and angular lifecycle usage
• Very strong knowledge on debugging front-end/ angular issues and performance improvements. Strong debugging and analytical skills in angular
• Usage of lighthouse monitoring and console debugging.

Database

• Relational database – Oracle, MySql, Postgres, DB2
• Nosql database – MongoDB, Redis

Cloud Platform, Deployment and DevOps

• Cloud Platforms – AWS (ECS, EC2, Cloud front, Cloud Watch,S3, IAM, Route 53, ALB)

DevOps – Docker containers, SonarQube, Jenkins, Git, Github, Github-actions, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform

Application and Interview

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: Government ID 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.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

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 with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

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 accommodation 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 reasonable accommodations/modifications 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.

Disclaimer

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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.