Researches, analyzes, designs, codes, tests, and integrates technical software, software infrastructure, frameworks, application development tools and other related software.Conducts research on new technologies, new approaches, and new standards and often applies research to prototypes. If prototype is successful, often takes a lead role in defining parameters for making system production ready.Designs complex infrastructural software systems that address broad technical needs.Designs and/or writes system programs to optimize and/or simplify systems-related tasks and develop and document clear application programming interfaces.Researches available solutions and integrates them into existing computing environments.Serves as a mentor to application developers who are building their skills in a highly technically challenging area.Other related functions as assigned.