IT Developer Analyst I

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. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

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 Description:

Alight is seeking a skilled and passionate Web Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for various stages of web application development, including understanding business requirements, coding, testing, documentation, deployment, and production support. Working as part of a talented development team, you will focus on delivering high-quality enterprise caliber systems on the Kentico platform, primarily using C#, ASP.NET, and client-side scripting. Your primary role will involve participating in full life-cycle application development projects. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology and highly motivated to develop best-in-class software. 

Qualifications: 

• Overall 5+ years of development experience and minimum of 3 years of solid web application development experience using ASP.NET and C# 

• Strong skills in web-based technologies, including HTML, XML, and CSS 

• Experience with tools such as Visual Studio, TFS, Azure DevOps, and IIS 

• Expert-level programming experience in MVC (4.0+), jQuery, and Knockout.js 

• Strong foundation of object-oriented design and development principles 

• Experience with Entity Framework, SQL Server, and LINQ 

• Experience with Web Services and SOA, including SOAP/XML and RESTful Web APIs/JSON 

• Experience in integrating web page content using a CMS tool, preferably Kentico 

• Experience with integrating web applications with popular CRM tools, preferably Microsoft Dynamics CRM 

• Experience with TDD (Test-Driven Development) and unit testing is a plus 

• Familiarity with Agile processes and estimation techniques is a plus 

• Experience working with .NET Core, Azure technologies, and Azure DevOps is a plus 

• Strong ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment 

Responsibility Areas: 

• Take responsibility for end-to-end development, enhancement, and maintenance of our commercial website, using object-oriented design techniques and industry-standard coding best practices 

• Create and execute application and deployment testing through the creation of unit tests and functional testing 

• Work on the assigned projects with minimal technical direction.  

• Define, develop, document, and maintain high-quality client-side and server-side code 

• Optimize code performance and processing methods 

• Automate manual processes to increase development velocity and deployment quality 

Education & Certification: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related technical field 

• Any recent Microsoft Certifications are a plus 

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 a number of 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 Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and 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.

Diversity 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 and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, 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 his/her 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.