Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems

Vanta; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Frontend Engineer to build and maintain shared UI components, elevate UX standards, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will possess 5-8 years in frontend engineering with expertise in TypeScript and React. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility of remote work, supporting a culture of inclusivity and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package

100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible work hours and location

Generous parental leave policy

21 days of paid time off (PTO)

Engaging virtual team-building activities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of industry experience in frontend engineering, design systems, and accessibility.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex technical initiatives and deliver high-quality results.
• Extensive experience in building shared UI components and developer tooling.
• Mastery in system design, software architecture, and user experience standards.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and update shared UI components to ensure consistency and quality across products.
• Lead and advise on UI/UX best practices and standards to elevate design quality.
• Educate engineers on UX standards and implementation of the Design System in code.
• Drive technical direction and make key decisions that shape the system's recommendations for product teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Frontend Engineering

Design Systems

Accessibility

TypeScript

React

Component Architecture

Frontend Performance Optimization

Job description

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity and Compliance Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive benefits including 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and their dependents
• Flexible work hours and location with remote work options
• Generous parental leave policy with 16 weeks fully paid for all new parents
• 21 days of paid time off (PTO) along with 80 hours of sick leave
• Engaging virtual team-building activities and company-wide events

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Build, maintain, and update shared UI components to ensure consistency and quality across products
• Lead and advise on UI/UX best practices and standards to elevate design quality
• Educate engineers on UX standards and implementation of the Design System in code
• Drive technical direction and make key decisions that shape the system's recommendations for product teams
• Mentor and support junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 5-8 years of industry experience in frontend engineering, design systems, and accessibility
• Proven ability to independently drive complex technical initiatives and deliver high‑quality results
• Extensive experience in building shared UI components and developer tooling
• Mastery in system design, software architecture, and user experience standards
• Strong expertise in TypeScript, React, component architecture, and frontend performance optimization

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated leadership experience through mentoring and influencing engineering standards
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across engineering teams

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