Sr. Full Stack Engineer - Virtual

at Alight Solutions LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Lead and innovate in a company that is at the forefront of redefining workplace solutions

Our work will directly influence the well-being of employees and the operational success of businesses worldwide.

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.

About the Role

We are Looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a keen focus on API development, authentication, and authorization technologies.

Responsibilities

Designing, implement, and document RESTful APIs using Swagger or Redocly, emphasizing high performance, security, and scalability.

Developing secure authentication and authorization solutions with AWS Cognito/

Incorporating SSO, OAuth, and OIDC protocols to protect access and data integrity.

Creating responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React, ensuring optimal performance across a range of devices

Utilizing Python for efficient, scalable serverless backend development on AWS,

Leveraging services like Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.

Collaborating across teams to define technical requirements, lead project initiatives, and deliver solutions aligned with strategic goals.

Fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, adopting best practices in software development and mentorship.

Fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, adopting best practices in software development and mentorship.

Requirements

Have completed a program of study typically requiring four years of post-secondary education or higher educational attainment.

5 years of experience in full stack development.

Show proficiency in API development with Swagger/Redocly & advanced authentication like AWS Cognito, SSO, OAuth, and OIDC.

Experience with React for front-end development and Python for serverless back-end development on AWS.

Understand AWS services related to serverless architecture, such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and DynamoDB.

Demonstrate ability to develop high-quality, scalable, and secure applications in a high paced environment.

Possess problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on innovation and a commitment to delivering high-calibre solutions.

Have communication and leadership abilities, with a passion for working collaboratively in a team-oriented atmosphere.

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... For full info follow application link.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an