this includes, but is not limited to, SQL table design, SQL stored procedure design, and process design in the designated programming language* Tracks any changes required by such development using internal tools, and communicates to the QA Team any abnormalities required to push the changes from development through the various stages to production* Identifies and informs the Manager, Application Engineering of areas of the application that can be improved by refactoring, optimization, and/or other improved technology solutions* Notifies the Manager, Application Engineering of any problems that negatively impact applications, and works to implement a solution* Communicates and works with the Manager, Application Engineering to reassign any items that cannot be addressed in a timely fashion* Provides estimates for project tasks using an internal project tool, and updates the estimates if they increase or decrease* Solves complex technical problems with little oversight* Mentors fellow team members in their development as Application Engineers, helping them to build correct technical solutions* Additional duties as assigned. * Develops and maintains a positive relationship with other team members* Assists in the creation and/or approving of technical specifications* Assists in identifying areas in the application that need to be refactored* Works with the various departments and team members to design and/or implement various new enhancements to the existing web application.