Are you passionate about building seamless bridges between design and development? We are seeking a Design Technologist to join our client’s design systems team in the banking sector. In this role, you’ll act as a workflow integrator—translating design concepts into production-ready code and ensuring design consistency across digital products.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with designers to translate high-fidelity UI designs into interactive, coded UI components.
- Build and maintain design-system components (React, Vue, Angular) ensuring design consistency across applications.
- Develop accessible, performant, and responsive interfaces aligned with WCAG standards and internationalisation.
- Document design patterns, style guides, and code libraries.
- Create and maintain component documentation in Storybook .
- Participate in Agile ceremonies across squads / tribes, working closely with front-end engineers to define and integrate design tokens and APIs.
Technical Skills
Strong foundation in HTML5, CSS3 / SASS, JavaScript (ES6+)Experience with at least one modern UI framework ( React, Vue, or Angular )Proficiency with tooling : Storybook, Styleguidist, Figma-to-code plugins, Babel, WebpackKnowledge of component architecture : theming, tokens, props APIExperience with accessibility standards ( WCAG 2.0 / 2.1 ), responsive design, mobile-firstVersion control (Git / GitHub)Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologyDesign & UX Skills
Proficient in FigmaStrong sense of interaction, visual, and motion designUnderstanding of UX fundamentals : user flows, accessibility, inclusive designFamiliarity with ISO 9241 usability standards is a plusSoft Skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional teamwork abilitiesStrong problem-solving mindset with attention to detailAnalytical and data-driven approach to design iterationsSelf-starter, proactive in system improvementsQualifications
2–5 years of experience in front-end development, product design, UX engineering, or similar roles.Prior experience contributing to a design system is highly preferred.Bachelor’s degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Computer Science , or related field is desirable.Why Join?
Work with one of the largest banking groups in the UAE , contributing to cutting-edge digital banking products.Be part of a cross-functional, agile team shaping the future of customer-centric design systems.Opportunity to blend design and engineering skills to deliver impactful user experiences.