Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer to help build and evolve a shared enterprise design system used across a large public-sector organization. This role sits at the intersection of design, front-end development, and platform engineering. You will work closely with designers, developers, accessibility specialists, and product teams to create and maintain reusable UI components, design tokens, and documentation that enable consistent, accessible, and high-quality digital services.
What you will be doing:
Design, build, and maintain reusable design system components and patterns
Develop production-ready component libraries using React and TypeScript (VueJS experience is a strong asset)
Create and manage design tokens as the shared source of truth between design and code
Keep Figma libraries, design tokens, and front-end code tightly aligned
Improve developer experience and streamline design-to-code workflows
Ensure components meet WCAG 2.1/2.2 Level AA accessibility standards
Create clear technical documentation, usage guidelines, and contribution standards
Support adoption by providing coaching and guidance to delivery teams
Contribute to governance, release management, and versioning practices
Advise on design system best practices and emerging front-end technologies
Support knowledge transfer so the organization can sustain the system long-term
What you must have:
Experience supporting enterprise-scale or large organizational design systems
5+ years of modern front-end development experience
3+ years of hands-on experience building or maintaining design systems / component libraries
Strong proficiency with TypeScript and React or VueJS
Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, modern JavaScript, and front-end architecture
Experience creating and managing design tokens and design-to-code workflows
Experience with Figma component libraries and variables
Experience with Storybook or similar documentation tools
Strong understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Nice to have:
Experience with monorepos and component versioning
Automated testing for component libraries
Accessibility testing tools and practices
Agile delivery experience
Experience developing governance models for shared platforms
Open-source contributions
Public sector or regulated environment experience
Other Information:
Contract: Approximately 18 months
Hours: 35 - 40 hours per week
Expected Rate: $100/hr
Why This Role Matters
You’ll help create a high-quality, reusable design system that reduces duplication, improves accessibility and consistency, and allows many teams to deliver better digital services more efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior front-end engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of design systems, developer experience, and organizational impact.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.
Senior Front-End Engineer – Design Systems • Victoria, British Columbia
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