Analyst Programmer

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.

Role Summary

The Analyst Programmer is responsible for programming, testing, and maintaining batch systems to meet client requirements and provide ongoing technology support. The role works closely with internal and global teams to deliver stable, high-quality batch solutions and ensure smooth post-implementation operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, test, and maintain batch systems aligned with client and regulatory requirements

• Independently manage batch delivery and client interactions

• Create detailed analysis and test plans for simple to medium complexity projects

• Perform system analysis and translate client requirements into technical specifications

• Conduct unit and integration testing of assigned programs

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced programming errors and system defects

• Support production jobs and ensure timely resolution of failed batches

• Review analysis documentation and validate configuration and test results

• Collaborate effectively with global teams and ensure seamless information flow

• Influence and guide team members toward solution-oriented outcomes

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in SQL and SAS programming (or JCL / DB2)

• Deep SAS programming skills with advanced functions

• Advanced DB2 relational database and data modeling knowledge

• Strong understanding of batch processing, data flows, and data stores

• Advanced debugging and problem-solving skills

• Mainframe / JCL knowledge

Domain & Experience

• 3.5 – 6 years of experience in SAS and SQL

• Health or Retirement domain experience preferred

• Prior experience with Alight, Aon, or Wipro is an added advantage

Education

• B.Tech / B.E (IT, CSE, ECE)

• BCA + MCA candidates may apply

Behavioral & Cultural Expectations

• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability

• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills

• Ability to work independently and lead client-facing initiatives

• Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and delivery timelines

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 [email protected].

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.