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# Application Programmer III

- **Company:** Artech
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Legacy Database, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Big Data, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Integrity, Database Development, Oracle SQL Developer, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, GitHub Copilot, Apache Spark, Pyspark, Data Management, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/application-programmer-iii-jersey-city-nj--491917bf-0e3c-4d25-a434-30252dbf7d9a

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Software Development, Testing, Finance, Forecasting, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Support, * Significant 10-12 years of experience in Oracle SQL programming and development.

 * Deep understanding of PySpark development principles, including RDDs, DataFrames, transformations, and actions, with the ability to write optimized, scalable Spark jobs.
 * Hands-on experience leveraging AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate database development, SQL coding, query optimization, code reviews, troubleshooting, and developer productivity, with appropriate validation of AI-generated outputs.
 * Experience designing and implementing data pipelines using PySpark and related big data tools, ensuring efficient ingestion, processing, and delivery of large datasets.
 * Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2., * Experience in deep data analysis, triaging, identifying data gaps, patterns, and behaviors to support enhancements and user requests.

 * Experience working with large data sets (~100 million records) and optimizing performance for scalability.
 * Ability to lead migration of legacy database modules over to big-data stack.

## Description

* Leads data-centric projects with an end-to-end ownership mindset, combining hands-on database development with project planning, team coordination, technical design, code reviews, and delivery accountability.
 * Demonstrates a strong user-centric approach, proactively managing stakeholder expectations, clarifying business requirements, communicating progress and risks, and ensuring database solutions align with user needs and business priorities.
 * Ensure data integrity, security, and performance in modernized database environments.