Software Engineer, Systems Design – Fixed Term Contract

Serko Ltd.

. Deliver well-defined parts of Serko’s design system, including components, tokens, patterns, and guidance .

Posted 10/13/2026contractAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering high-quality, accessible components within a design system, utilizing React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Proficient in automated testing and ensuring compliance with WCAG AA 2.x standards while fostering collaboration and effective communication across teams.

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React DevelopmentTypeScript ProficiencyTailwind CSS ExperienceAutomated Testing ExpertiseComponent Architecture Understanding

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Hard Skills

React DevelopmentTypeScript ProficiencyTailwind CSS ExperienceComponent ArchitectureAPI DesignDesign TokensAutomated TestingWCAG AA 2.x StandardsTest-First CodeContext Engineering

Soft Skills

High AgencyBias to ActionCuriosityClear CommunicationProactive Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsFigma

Industry Keywords

Design SystemAccessibilityConsumer MindsetCode ReviewDevelopment Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver well-defined parts of Serko’s design system, including components, tokens, patterns, and guidance
Own the roadmap from opportunity through adoption
Independently deliver accessible, high-quality components
Own shipped work from initial scoping and release through adoption and support
Direct AI tools with clear requirements and write test-first code
Make the system legible to humans and AI agents
Partner closely with Design and Engineering
Write clear guidance and evolve foundations without disrupting dependent teams
Break complex problems into small, shippable slices
Lead smaller projects and make fast, reversible decisions
Continuously improve team development practices
Report to a Senior Engineering Manager or Engineering Manager and work alongside the design system team

Requirements

What you’ll need

High agency and bias to action: drive own work, make fast decisions, and ship small changes often
Systems and consumer mindset
Curiosity and clear communication
Daily use of AI tools to accelerate workflow and team velocity
Solid production experience with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS
Deep understanding of component architecture, API design, and design tokens (Figma to code)
Ability to build simple, maintainable solutions with strong attention to design details
Proven ability to build to WCAG AA 2.x standards
Robust automated testing experience, including unit, interaction, and visual regression testing
Experience with or strong curiosity about context engineering, verification loops, and structuring code and documentation for humans and AI agents
Proactive collaboration, effective planning, code review support, balancing speed with quality, and ownership of professional growth

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive base salary
KiwiSaver covered with employee contributions matched up to 3.5% of salary
Life insurance
Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance
Confidential support, guidance and counselling service
Wellbeing and voluntary leave
Free flu shots
Access to a learning & development platform
Committed development budget
Opportunity to own your career pathways
Great tools and support to perform at the highest level