The design system developer will assist with the development of the React codebase for our internal design system, strongly contributing to the development and strategic technical direction of internal frameworks, products and systems. You will ensure stability and scalability of the framework, and work closely with the rest of our framework development team, and with the CSS lead.  

This role will be integrated within the Design team to produce code that aligns to the standards defined in our internal design library. Your primary task is to help build and maintain the internal React framework, which is used to create innovative and intuitive digital products that deliver best-in-class user experience and usability to our clients, both internally and externally. In this role, you will have opportunities to partner with Technology colleagues to provide support for onboarding to the Design System and to better understand how your work fits into the strategic objectives of the organization. 

- Fluent English

Responsibilities
 

• Help to lead the development of the React UI Library that is aligned to our internal Design System components
• Alignment of framework to Figma Design Library
• Help with management of shared assets and CSS variables between design and development
• Work with AI to accelerate development of the library, and to embed the DS into our internal AI solutions
• Work with the team to understand priority and urgency, while escalating blockers or delays
• Investigate bugs, and provide support to reduce risk for our users
• Handle framework upgrades and feature requests
• Ensure clear migration path for applications to remain on latest technology and design standards
• Follow internal standards for build processes and publishing to ensure stability of framework
• Keep the framework current with the latest trends both internally and externally
• Provide technical analysis and solutions to issues and technical direction
• Provide support to consumers of the React UI Library

  

Required Skills

• 3-5 years experience writing professional-quality shared component libraries with expertise in TypeScript, React, and a solid foundational understanding of HTML/CSS.
• Expertise in working with reusable code that is integrated with modern design systems.
• Write high-quality code that is well-documented and easy to maintain 
• Quality of work and speed of execution are crucial for success in this role.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong attention to detail & analytical skills
• Experience delivering with an agile methodology and using bitbucket/github and jira to manage development
• Experience in development of end to end testing, unit testing
• Strong communication skills, and ability to raise escalate concerns when appropriate
• Stay up to date on the latest software development trends and technologies
• Support for developers looking to onboard and contribute to the design system
• Interest in working with Design Systems at scale, and developing within the structures of a design driven framework

Desirable Skills & Experience

• React Native development, and work on mobile libraries
• Interest in Design, methodologies of design systems
• Interest in enablement of AI in conjunction with maintenance and alignment to Design Systems
• Keen interest in, or knowledge of, banking or finance

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Digital Design Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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