Front End Developer - AI Economics Unit (Immediate Start)

Location: Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid)Contract: PermanentStart: Immediate / ASAP preferredWhiteshield combines artificial intelligence with economic expertise to solve real policy challenges.Our AI Economics unit transforms complex data into actionable insights that shape how governments and businesses design policies, manage resources, and plan for growth.Whiteshield’s AI Economics Unit sits at the intersection of economic policy, data engineering, and applied AI.We design and deploy tools that help public-sector leaders understand economic systems, monitor outcomes, allocate budgets, and simulate policy scenarios using advanced analytics and machine learning.As a Front-End Developer in Whiteshield’s AI Economics Unit, you will build and ship modern, high-performance user experiences for data-intensive policy platforms.You will own the implementation of analytical dashboards, decision tools, and workflow-driven interfaces, collaborating closely with product, design, economists, and backend engineers to translate complex policy concepts into clear, reliable, and elegant front-end experiences.A key part of the role is building robust integrations with API-driven backends, including clean data-binding patterns, resilient asynchronous UX, and strong contract alignment with teams publishing OpenAPI/Swagger documentation.You will also contribute to a new generation of chat-enabled and AI-assisted product experiences, where conversational interfaces support exploration, explanation, and guided workflows on top of structured policy data.OverviewFront end: Next.js, React, TypeScript, modern CSS (TailwindCSS or equivalent)Backend integration: Python APIs (FastAPI) documented via Swagger/OpenAPIData layer: PostgreSQL, SQL-based analytics surfacesDevOps: Docker-first development, Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelinesNice-to-have: Mapbox/MapLibre for geospatial UXNET/C# exposure for middleware contextsTypical initiativesInteractive dashboards and decision platforms for ministries and public entitiesData-driven interfaces built on administrative and alternative data sourcesPolicy indices, forecasting models, and scenario simulatorsAI-enabled workflows, including LLM-assisted insights, with strong governance and securityWhat you will doBuild high-quality front ends using Next.js and React, delivering responsive, accessible, and maintainable UI componentsImplement modern React patterns including hooks, composable components, and predictable state managementTranslate Figma designs into pixel-accurate, production-ready UI with consistent spacing, typography, and interaction designIntegrate front-end applications with backend services through well-structured API bindings, including data fetching, caching, pagination, and robust error handlingWork effectively with Swagger/OpenAPI contracts, collaborating with backend teams to ensure consistent schemas, versioning, and predictable payloadsContribute to chat-enabled interfaces and AI-assisted UX patterns, including streaming responses, conversation state management, and tool/action-driven UI flows where relevantEnsure strong performance across data-heavy screens through rendering optimization, code splitting, and sensible loading strategiesContribute to a Docker-first workflow for local development and environment parityWork within Azure DevOps, with familiarity expected for pipelines, build/release processes, and standard CI/CD practicesUphold engineering standards through code reviews, testing practices, and clear documentationEqual Opportunity and InclusionWe are committed to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.Impact at ScaleBuild products that support high-stakes public-sector decision-making and economic policy delivery.High Ownership EnvironmentTake meaningful responsibility in a fast-moving unit with strong engineering standards.Hybrid FlexibilityA working model designed to support sustainable delivery and high performance.Growth and RecognitionWe support development through mentorship, challenging work, and clear progression opportunities.Submit your CV and, if available, links to relevant work such as GitHub, a portfolio, or shipped products.Interview ProcessShortlisted candidates will complete a structured technical interview focused on Next.js/React fundamentals, UI engineering judgment, API integration discipline, and practical delivery against real product constraints.Qualifications2 to 5 years of professional experience delivering front-end applications in production environmentsStrong proficiency with React and Next.js, including modern routing patterns and core rendering conceptsSolid experience using React hooks and building reusable component abstractionsProven experience integrating and binding to REST APIs, including authentication flows, request lifecycle management, and resilient UI statesPractical familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI as a basis for integration and contract-driven developmentExcellent CSS and layout skills with a strong grasp of