Design System Engineer

Mri Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Design System Engineer specializing in UX and design systems. You'll create intuitive user interfaces and maintain a cohesive design system, collaborating closely with designers and developers to enhance user experiences. This role combines technical expertise with a focus on user-centered design, making it essential for delivering high-quality digital products. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a culture that prioritizes employee engagement and growth. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm is dedicated to empowering its teams and creating a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Office breakfasts

Quarterly lunches

Medical Aid Scheme

Personal Pension plan

Parental Leave benefit

25 days of annual leave

Tuition Reimbursement Schemes

Work from anywhere for two weeks a year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust design system with reusable components.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure project alignment.

Skills

UX Design

Front-End Development

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Design

Tools

Figma

Storybook

Zero height

Job description

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.

Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups, and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.

And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town or Johannesburg Office.

Overview :

As a Design System Engineer with a specialization in UX and Design Systems, you will play a key role in creating intuitive user interfaces and maintaining a cohesive design system for our digital products. You will collaborate closely with designers and other developers to ensure that our applications deliver a seamless and delightful user experience. This role combines the technical expertise of a front-end developer with a focus on user experience and design systems, making it essential for delivering high-quality, consistent, and user-friendly digital products.

Responsibilities :

1. Design System Development : Develop and maintain a robust design system that includes reusable components, patterns, and guidelines. Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure consistent implementation of design system elements across projects. Document design system components and usage guidelines for internal teams.
2. Front-End Development : Optimize front-end code for performance and scalability.
3. Collaboration and Communication : Collaborate closely with designers, UX researchers, and other developers to align design and technical requirements. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure a shared understanding of project goals and timelines. Provide feedback and contribute to design and development discussions.
4. Continuous Learning and Improvement : Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and best practices in front-end development, UX design, and design systems. Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing processes and workflows. Share knowledge and insights with team members to foster a culture of learning and growth.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with design tools such as Figma.
• Familiarity with version control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Preferred Skills :

• Experience with design system tools like Storybook, Zero height, Figma.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.

We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!

We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy :

• Office breakfasts, quarterly lunches, and virtual social events.
• Employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, Women and Allies resource group, and Pride Event Group.
• Medical Aid Scheme.
• Personal Pension plan.
• Parental Leave benefit.
• 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, and 16 hours of Flex Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement Schemes.
• Work from anywhere in the world for two weeks a year.

MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.

Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!

As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers, and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, and veteran status.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.