Lead programmer analyst

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 WorkThanks 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 Click Here. We invite you to join our team! Learn more at careers.alight.com . Designation Lead programmer Analyst Key Expectations

• Own end-to-end technology delivery (System Analysis, Configuration, and Quality
  
  

Assurance) for aligned benefits services or product lines.

• Provide technical leadership through high-level analysis, design oversight, and quality assurance sign-offs.
• Ensure smooth production deployments and stable transition of projects into operations.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Analysts and Senior Analysts to build strong technical capability.
• Balance client expectations, delivery timelines, quality, and resource constraints effectively.
  
  

Required Skills

• Deep technical expertise in benefits systems and service lines.
• Strong system analysis, configuration, and QA governance capabilities.
• Project and workload management skills.
• Strong stakeholder and client communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and coach technical teams.
• Strong documentation, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Expert in US Benefits administration – Health & Welfare domain
• End to end understanding of Files lifecycle including strong understanding of Payroll including CLP process
  
  

Role DescriptionThe Lead Analyst – Technology has overall accountability for the technology work—system analysis, configuration, and quality assurance—of Alight's proprietary benefits system for one or more aligned service or product lines, such as Health Management (HM). The role may support one or multiple clients based on business needs.The Lead Analyst is responsible for creating high-level and complex analysis, approving all system configurations, technical documentation, and testing outcomes, and ensuring alignment with client requirements and system capabilities. The role plays a critical governance function by signing off on production migrations, ensuring stability of newly released projects, and managing a smooth transition to operations for ongoing support.In addition, the Lead Analyst provides strong technical leadership by coaching and mentoring Senior Analysts and Analysts on quality, technology, and client-specific requirements. The role also involves coordinating with Project / Performance Team Managers to manage workload, address unplanned work, and ensure delivery commitments are met. Depending on business needs, the role may also include people management responsibilities.Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand technical requirements, manage expectations, and guide analysis activities.
• Define and execute integrated system and testing strategies for aligned services.
• Perform high-level gap and impact analysis and delegate detailed analysis as appropriate.
• Oversee data conversion, interface strategy, and integration with Shared Services.
• Ensure maintenance of regression test plans and integration of test execution and quality.
• Lead deployment execution, production stabilization, and system abend monitoring.
• Drive precise technical documentation, including gap analysis and transition artifacts.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven team environment.
  
  

Education:

• B.Tech (CS / IT / ECE) or MCA – mandatory Experience
• Prior experience with Alight / Aon / Wipro is an added advantage
• Health or Retirement Domain experience preferred
• Experience in development and implementation of software solutions
• Strong project management experience
  
  

Application and InterviewBy 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 InclusionWe 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.

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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.