Sr. Front End Developer

Description: We're seeking a Senior Front-End Developer to support the development and implementation of an enterprise design system based on the IBM Carbon Design System. This role will focus on building reusable UI components, establishing scalable front-end standards, and creating solutions that can be leveraged across multiple applications and teams.This is a hands-on contract opportunity for an experienced developer who enjoys working at the intersection of design and engineering and has experience building design systems, component libraries, or shared UI frameworks.Responsibilities Build and maintain reusable UI components and shared front-end assetsImplement and extend a design system based on IBM CarbonDevelop scalable styling and theming solutions from design specifications and design tokensCollaborate with design, product, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality user experiencesEnsure accessibility, performance, responsiveness, and maintainability are built into all solutionsCreate technical documentation and implementation guidance for development teamsContribute to front-end architecture, component standards, and adoption best practices Required Qualifications 5+ years of front-end development experienceStrong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSSExperience building or maintaining design systems, UI frameworks, or reusable component librariesExperience with React and modern component-based developmentStrong understanding of accessibility standards, responsive design, and modern CSS architectureExperience translating design specifications into scalable, maintainable codeStrong communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with IBM Carbon Design SystemExperience customizing or extending open-source component librariesExperience with design tokens, theming, and component documentation tools such as StorybookExperience building complex, data-intensive UI componentsExperience supporting shared front-end platforms used across multiple teams