Software Developer, Design System

Verily; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on precision health is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Design System team. This role will involve collaborating on reusable, accessible design components and engaging with application teams to enhance user experience. Candidates should have strong programming skills and a background in software engineering. The position requires a BA/BS degree and at least 3 years of experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Effective experience in software engineering (3+ years).
• Strong React fundamentals and clear written communication required.
• Experience with WCAG A11y standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with development team and other departments to deliver components.
• Propose solutions to technical design problems.
• Develop using industry-standard tools like React and TypeScript.

Skills

React

Collaboration

Clear Communication

Education

BA/BS degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

TypeScript

Jira

Cypress

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.