Location: Remote

Work Hours: Must be available for meetings between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time

Hours: 35–40 hours/week

Contract: September 2026 – March 2028

We’re hiring a

Senior Design Systems Engineer

to support a large-scale

government digital design system , helping build consistent, accessible, and user-focused digital experiences across multiple services.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, maintain, and enhance

reusable design system components, patterns, templates, and foundations

Develop production-ready component libraries using

React and TypeScript

Manage

design tokens

and ensure alignment between design and front-end implementation

Contribute to

front-end architecture

focused on scalability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability

Establish design system governance, contribution, release, and version-management practices

Develop technical documentation, implementation guidelines, and usage standards

Work closely with

UX/UI Designers, Developers, Product Owners, Accessibility Specialists, and Leadership

Support design-to-code workflows and improve developer experience

Ensure components and digital experiences meet

WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA

accessibility standards

Support adoption of the design system across product and delivery teams

Provide technical guidance,



consultation, coaching, and knowledge transfer

Required Qualifications

5+ years

developing modern web applications and front-end systems within the last 8 years

3+ years

designing, building, or maintaining enterprise Design Systems, Component Libraries, or shared UX platforms

Robust hands-on experience with:

React

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS

Responsive Web Design

Front-End Architecture

Experience creating and managing

Design Tokens and Component Libraries

Experience with

Storybook

or equivalent component documentation platforms

Strong understanding of

Accessibility and Inclusive Design

Experience working with reusable components, variables, patterns, and design-system practices

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills

Ability to work independently in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Preferred Skills

Monorepos and package management

Automated component testing

Accessibility testing tools and practices

Experience with

Agile product delivery

Design system governance and contribution models

Experience working in

government or highly regulated environments

Experience with

Vue.js

is a plus

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📌 Senior Design Systems Engineer / Front-End Architect – React & TypeScript | Remote (Winnipeg)
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