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Senior Frontend Developer, Design Systems

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    Design
  • Canada
    Remote

Requirements

  • - Extensive experience with front-end technologies, including React, React-Native and Typescript
  • - Proven tract record of building and maintaining components and libraries at scale
  • - Strong understanding of UX principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and best practices in responsive design
  • - Experience working in a cross-functional environment, collaborating with developers, designers, and product managers
  • - Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for crafting pixel-perfect user interfaces
  • - Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale
  • - Familiarity with tools like Figma, Storybook, Chromatic and version control systems like Git
  • - A keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for design aesthetics

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with developers and designers to develop and maintain high-quality, reusable UI components that are accessible, scalable, and performant
  • Advocate for and implement best practices in UX development, ensuring a seamless and consistent user experience across all products
  • Work closely with product teams to understand their needs and ensure the design system evolves to meet those needs
  • Contribute to the documentation and education around the design system, helping to train and support other teams in using the system effectively
  • Participate in code reviews, design critiques, and workshops, providing thoughtful feedback and guidance to other team members
  • Drive innovation in interaction design, exploring new ways to enhance user experience through cutting-edge techniques and tools
  • Maintain and update the platform and tooling used by the design system, ensuring it remains reliable, scalable, and accessible for all product teams

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Frontend Developer, Design Systems role?

The primary focus is to collaborate with developers and designers to develop and maintain high-quality, reusable UI components that enhance user experience, ensure accessibility, and drive innovation in interaction design.

What technologies should candidates be proficient in for this position?

Candidates should have extensive experience with front-end technologies, particularly React, React-Native, and Typescript.

Is experience with UX principles and accessibility standards required?

Yes, a strong understanding of UX principles, accessibility standards (such as WCAG), and best practices in responsive design is essential for this role.

What is the structure of the design system team?

The Design System Team closely collaborates with developers, designers, and product managers to build a robust design system that supports Wealthsimple's diverse product range.

Will the successful candidate have opportunities for innovation?

Yes, the role involves driving innovation in interaction design, exploring new techniques and tools to enhance user experience.

How does Wealthsimple support employee development and wellness?

Wealthsimple offers up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets, as well as company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year.

Are there any specific collaboration responsibilities for this role?

Yes, the candidate will work closely with product teams to understand their needs and contribute to documentation and education around the design system, helping to train and support other teams.

Does Wealthsimple provide competitive compensation and benefits?

Yes, Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary with top-tier health benefits, life insurance, a retirement savings matching plan, and generous vacation and sick leave policies.

Is Wealthsimple an inclusive workplace?

Yes, Wealthsimple encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates and is committed to building products for a diverse world. They welcome individuals of all backgrounds and provide an accessible candidate experience.

What is the work environment like at Wealthsimple?

Wealthsimple has a remote-first work environment, with over 1,000 employees spread across North America, allowing for flexibility in where employees can work.

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