Senior Design Systems Engineer / Front-End Architect – React & TypeScript | Remote

iShift; United States; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

iShift is seeking a Senior Design Systems Engineer to support a government digital design system, delivering accessible, scalable frontend experiences remotely.

You will design, build, and govern reusable components, tokens, and libraries using React and TypeScript, ensuring WCAG AA compliance across services. Collaboration with UX/UI, developers, product owners, and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing modern web apps and frontend systems in the last 8 years.
• 3+ years designing or maintaining enterprise design systems and component libraries.
• Hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, and responsive design.
• Experience with design tokens, Storybook, and front-end architecture.

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.

Skills

React

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS

Design Tokens

Design Systems

Storybook

Front-End Architecture

Component Libraries

Accessibility / Inclusive Design

Tools

Storybook

Monorepos

Git

Job description

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

Strong 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