Key Responsibilities:

Design System Development and Maintenance

• Collaborate with designers and engineers to design, develop, and maintain a custom UI library that is reusable, scalable, and themeable.

• Implement and optimize design systems, ensuring seamless integration with Figma and other design assets.

• Build performance-optimized CSS libraries, ensuring only necessary CSS is loaded into the browser.

Accessibility and Compliance:

• Develop accessible UI components and CSS libraries compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards, prioritizing inclusivity and usability for advisor-focused tools.

Code Quality and Optimization:

• Apply Object-Oriented programming principles and design patterns to create clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

• Refactor and optimize existing codebases to enhance performance and maintainability.

• Develop code that prioritizes testability, leveraging testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine.

Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Partner with UX designers to translate design specifications into functional, reusable components.

• Mentor and guide team members, fostering knowledge sharing through pair-programming and collaborative sessions.

• Act as a liaison between UX and engineering teams to align on requirements and deliverables.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership to ensure high-quality code delivery in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices, advocating for their adoption where appropriate.

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications:

1. Strong expertise in design systems and their implementation in enterprise-grade applications (Top Dealbreaker #1).

2. Proven experience in building custom, reusable UI libraries and components (Top Dealbreaker #2).

3. Proficiency in Figma and translating design assets into functional components (Top Dealbreaker #3).

4. 5+ years of professional experience with modern web frameworks (Angular, React, Vue).

5. Expertise in building accessible user interfaces that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

6. Strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices for maintainable code.

7. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and engineers.

8. Experience mentoring and coaching developers to foster growth and collaboration.

9. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements.

10. Experience with testing libraries/frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, and/or Jasmine.

Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Familiarity with enterprise-scale applications and their unique challenges.

• 5+ years of professional experience with Angular (14+).

• Experience addressing mobile device challenges, including responsive design, performance optimization, and cross-platform compatibility.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving technical issues.

• Experience consuming and implementing Storybook UI and integrating it with Figma, accessibility, or other plugins.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers and engineers.

• Strong mentorship and coaching abilities to foster team growth and knowledge sharing.

• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapidly evolving requirements.