Smarter Technologies · 5 days ago
Design Technologist
Smarter Technologies is an AI-powered revenue cycle management platform focused on healthcare efficiency. They are seeking a Design Technologist to bridge the gap between design and engineering, developing reusable component libraries and ensuring product accessibility and performance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop & Maintain Our Design System
Build and evolve our component library using modern tools and frameworks. You'll create reusable, accessible components with comprehensive documentation that empowers both designers and developers
Champion Accessibility & Performance
Ensure every interface meets WCAG standards and performs optimally. You'll be the advocate for inclusive design and technical excellence across our products
Connect Design and Engineering
Partner with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to understand real-world needs and shape the right solutions. You'll operate autonomously but never in isolation, serving as the critical connector between design and development teams
Leverage Modern Tooling
Use AI-assisted development tools and modern frameworks to ship faster without compromising quality. You'll help establish best practices for using these tools effectively across the team
Qualification
Required
Deep experience building complex, interactive UIs using React (required) and familiarity with modern CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS
Proven track record building and maintaining component libraries and working with design systems
Comfortable translating specifications into implementations that encapsulates — and expands upon — design intent
Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and practical experience implementing accessible interfaces
Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
Experience with state management patterns and reactive paradigms (e.g., refs, signals, RxJS)
Excellent technical writing skills
Preferred
Experience with other frontend frameworks (Vue, Svelte, Solid, Astro, Qwik)
Familiarity with: shadcn/ui or similar modern component libraries; React Flow or similar workflow builder UI
Experience collaborating with Figma
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, v0, etc.)
Background in visual design, formal design training or similar experience cultivating a strong visual design sense
Experience working at early-stage startups or launching new systems from scratch
Contributions to open-source design systems or component libraries