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# Software Engineer 3

- **Company:** Artech
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Integration Architecture, MongoDB, NoSQL, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Backend, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/f477aa94-b8f2-40aa-ab5a-3680fa196b71/software-engineer-

## About the Role

* 6+ years of strong Core Java Backend Development experience with Spring Boot and Microservices (30%)
 * 3+ years of experience with MongoDB/NoSQL databases and Kafka messaging platform (20%)
 * 3+ years of experience with Generative AI, LLMs, AI integration, or Prompt Engineering (20%)
 * 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker/OpenShift, and CI/CD pipelines (15%)
 * Strong experience in REST APIs, backend architecture, performance optimization, and scalable applications (15%)

Must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.