Software Developer, Design System

噥物汹; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Software Engineer to join the Design System team. The ideal candidate will leverage strong programming skills to develop reusable components that enhance user experience, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that impact healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proficient in React fundamentals.
• Experience with WCAG A11y standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver new application components.
• Propose solutions to technical design problems.
• Collaborate with UXD and A11y teams.

Skills

React

Clear written communication

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

GitHub

TypeScript

Cypress

Jira

MUI library

Job description

Who We Are

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes.

Description

The mission of the Design System team is to produce a reusable, composable and accessible design system that supports an outstanding user experience. As a Software Engineer (SWE), you will bring your strong programming skills and teamwork to delivering the Verily design system components, enabling our application teams as they build front end experiences for Verily customers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the development team, Product Management, UXD and A11y to design, develop, and deliver new application components.
• Come up with ideas to technical design problems, compare options, and propose solutions.
• Develop using industry-standard tools including GitHub, React, TypeScript, Storybook and Cypress to name a few.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in software engineering.
• At least 3 years experience as a software engineer in an industry setting.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Strong React fundamentals.
• Clear written communication, especially in design and architecture documents.
• Ability to facilitate productive discussions across the extended team (UXD, A11y).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WCAG A11y standards and requirements.
• Testing experience (BDD, Integration).
• MUI library experience.
• Agile production methods (Jira).
  
  

Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in Canada.