Front-End Developer (Design Systems Specialist) - Ottawa

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Front-End Developer (Design Systems Specialist) with a passion for clean design, scalable architecture, and reusable code. You’ll work at the intersection of design and engineering, building a world-class frontend framework that drives consistency across products and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain a comprehensive design system, including reusable component libraries, style guides, and documentation.
• Build and maintain a Storybook instance with thorough documentation and live interactive examples.
• Architect and implement hybrid design system strategies using both Close Props API and Component API.
• Build reusable, accessible components with React and Radix UI, ensuring WCAG AA compliance.
• Develop UI components integrated with Uniform and Contentstack for hyper-personalized digital experiences.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and engineers to define and implement component specifications.
• Write clean, maintainable code with best practices in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS Modules, and JavaScript.
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and contribute to process improvements.
• Stay up to date with front-end trends, tools, and best practices.

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development, with a focus on design systems.
• Strong expertise in React.js, including hooks, context API, and modern state management (e.g., Redux, React Query).
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining a design system in Storybook.
• Familiarity with Close Props API and Component API strategies for flexible component development.
• Experience working with Radix UI and creating accessible UI components.
• Integration experience with headless CMS platforms, especially Contentstack and digital experience platforms like Uniform.
• Solid understanding of WCAG AA accessibility standards.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• A portfolio showcasing past design system work is required.

Bonus Points:

• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Experience with testing tools like Cypress, Jest, or React Testing Library.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows.
• Contributions to open-source design systems or UI libraries.
• In-depth knowledge of Storybook plugins and custom configurations.

Working Conditions:

• Type of job: Temporary Contractor – 1 year with the possibility to extend
• Work hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• Location: Toronto, ON