Senior Design System Developer

BMO•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$75,900 - CA$141,900

About The Position

Translates creative software design concepts and ideas into reality using front end technology. Acts as a bridge between the presentation layer and the backend layer. Understands requirements, designs interactive and intuitive interface programs that enhance the customer/user experience. Applies an in-depth understanding of the latest programming languages, frameworks and practices around interaction design/User Centred Design (UCD). Works closely with User Experience (UX) and Visual Designers, Product Owners, and Technology stakeholders to support user experience improvements. Ensures consistent application of design system standards. Collaborates with business and IT to identify the business need for the user interface that needs to be created and ensures alignment with brand and design standards and guidelines. Uses responsive web designs to create applications that automatically match multiple screen sizes/devices. Conducts usability testing to identify and fix UI issues and collects insights from target users. Improves the user experience by making it easy for users to navigate different digital properties and interfaces. Supports the design and front-end development of new features and functionality across digital channels. Creates storyboards to conceptualise designs and applies an in depth knowledge of user interface development technology stack and frameworks. Writes documentation around the user interface to ensure the decisions for designs/configurations are documented. Participates in the design process as a consultant on possibilities, takes the design created by the UX Designer as an input, and executes the design vision into an engineered reality. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Requirements

Foundational level of proficiency: Information Architecture.
Technology Business Requirements Definition, Analysis and Mapping.
Intermediate level of proficiency: Prototyping.
User Experience Design.
User Research.
Adaptability.
Customer Centricity.
Storytelling.
Design Thinking.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Collaboration & team skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Data driven decision making.
Advanced level of proficiency: Accessibility.
Design Pattern.
Usability Evaluation.
Web Development.
Media Content and Graphic Designs.
Data Visualization.
Web Analytics.
Writing / Editing.
Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Responsibilities

Translates creative software design concepts and ideas into reality using front end technology.
Acts as a bridge between the presentation layer and the backend layer.
Understands requirements, designs interactive and intuitive interface programs that enhance the customer/user experience.
Applies an in-depth understanding of the latest programming languages, frameworks and practices around interaction design/User Centred Design (UCD).
Works closely with User Experience (UX) and Visual Designers, Product Owners, and Technology stakeholders to support user experience improvements.
Ensures consistent application of design system standards.
Collaborates with business and IT to identify the business need for the user interface that needs to be created and ensures alignment with brand and design standards and guidelines.
Uses responsive web designs to create applications that automatically match multiple screen sizes/devices.
Conducts usability testing to identify and fix UI issues and collects insights from target users.
Improves the user experience by making it easy for users to navigate different digital properties and interfaces.
Supports the design and front-end development of new features and functionality across digital channels.
Creates storyboards to conceptualise designs and applies an in depth knowledge of user interface development technology stack and frameworks.
Writes documentation around the user interface to ensure the decisions for designs/configurations are documented.
Participates in the design process as a consultant on possibilities, takes the design created by the UX Designer as an input, and executes the design vision into an engineered reality.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.