Designation: Lead Programmer Analyst

Key Expectations

Lead programming and testing of the batch system to meet client requirements
Own end-to-end batch delivery, including client interactions
Create and review analysis and test plans aligned to requirements
Ensure post-implementation stability and continuous system readiness
Drive technical excellence, quality assurance, and solution delivery
Provide oversight for automated production job monitoring, team to ensure prompt attention, escalation, and closure of all job failures.
Coach and develop team members; lead knowledge enhancement initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement and client/organizational initiatives

Required Skills

Advanced hands-on expertise in:

SQL and SAS programming (or JCL / DB2)
Advanced debugging of programming, system, and batch defects
Batch system configuration and analysis

Strong knowledge of:

DB2 relational databases and data models
Data flows, data processing, and common data stores
Advanced SAS functions and utilities
JCL / Mainframe concepts

Ability to translate client requirements and legislation into system specifications in collaboration with TBA teams
Proficient knowledge in at least one domain solution (Health / Retirement preferred)
Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills

Role Description

The Lead Analyst Programmer is responsible for leading the programming and testing of batch systems to meet client requirements and provide technology support. The role partners closely with internal and client teams to build and sustain a comprehensive system platform aligned with business needs.

Post system implementation, the Lead Analyst Programmer ensures batch systems operate smoothly and remain current. The role has a strong focus on technical leadership, quality assurance, mentoring, and continuous improvement, while independently managing client-facing batch delivery.

Detailed Responsibilities

Technical / Domain Knowledge, System Development & Quality Assurance, Iteration Planning & Execution – 75%
Operations / Shared Services Support – 10%
Coaching, Colleague Development & Knowledge Enhancement Sessions – 10%
Continuous Improvement & Client / Organizational Initiatives – 5%

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / ECE
BCA + MCA candidates may apply

Experience

Prior experience with Alight / Aon / Wipro is an added advantage
Health or Retirement domain experience preferred

Work Conditions

Collaboration with global and offshore teams
Flexible work hours as per business and client requirements
Participation in delivery reviews, training, and knowledge forums

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 .

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

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 [HIDDEN TEXT] .

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.