Design System Engineer at MRI Software

Overview:

As a Design System Engineer with a specialization in UX and Design Systems, you will play a key role in creating intuitive user interfaces and maintaining a cohesive design system for our digital products. You will collaborate closely with designers and other developers to ensure that our applications deliver a seamless and delightful user experience. This role combines the technical expertise of a front-end developer with a focus on user experience and design systems, making it essential for delivering high-quality, consistent, and user-friendly digital products.

Responsibilities:

Design System Development:

• Develop and maintain a robust design system that includes reusable components, patterns, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure consistent implementation of design system elements across projects.
• Document design system components and usage guidelines for internal teams.

Front-End Development:

• Write clean, well-structured HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code to implement design mockups and wireframes.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness of web interfaces.
• Optimize front-end code for performance and scalability.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate closely with designers, UX researchers, and other developers to align design and technical requirements.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure a shared understanding of project goals and timelines.
• Provide feedback and contribute to design and development discussions.

Continuous Learning and Improvement:

• Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and best practices in front-end development, UX design, and design systems.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing processes and workflows.
• Share knowledge and insights with team members to foster a culture of learning and growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a strong understanding of modern front-end frameworks such as Angular and React.
• Experience working with design tools such as Figma.
• Familiarity with version control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Experience with design system tools like Storybook, Zero height, Figma.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.