Full-Stack Developer

ABOUT US | We are a global advisory firm known for our ability to respond to global challenges rapidly and incisively. We use the most advanced tools and technology and combine them with our team of leading international experts to engage decision-makers in tackling society’s most significant challenges. We are recognized for our rapid decision support, innovation, data science algorithms and deep policy expertise. We are specialists in “connecting the dots” between policy, business and enhancing the lives of citizens.

WHERE YOU FIT IN | As a Full-Stack Developer at Whiteshield, you will be at the forefront of delivering modern, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. You will own and drive development across frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud infrastructure, contributing to Whiteshield’s digital platforms and flagship products. 

You will work with modern frameworks such as Next.js, TailwindCSS, and leverage RESTful and GraphQL APIs, while maintaining robust backend services. You will help develop scalable cloud-native applications on Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (preferably with certifications), while adhering to strong DevSecOps and CI/CD principles. 

This role requires a solid grasp of software architecture, data engineering, and LLM integration (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini), as well as ensuring security, documentation, and high-quality delivery. Expect to work with stakeholders across design (e.g., Figma), business, and technical teams to deliver top-tier solutions.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES | 

• Collaborate closely with product teams to transform business problems into scalable technical solutions 

• Lead development of web applications using React.js, Next.js, and integrate them with secure, scalable APIs 

• Build and maintain API Gateway layers, including rate-limiting, token management, and request validation 

• Architect robust backend services with .NET Core, and work with containerized environments using Docker/Kubernetes 

• Work across cloud platforms, primarily Microsoft Azure or GCP – certifications are a plus 

• Implement and optimize materialized views, indexing, and database performance across PostgreSQL, MS SQL, and others 

• Collaborate with data teams to enable ETL pipelines, real-time data streaming, and analytics-ready data schemas 

• Integrate LLM models and generative AI into products using secure APIs and prompt engineering best practices 

• Review and groom user stories in collaboration with Scrum leads, and help challenge assumptions to improve outcomes 

• Align with design language systems (DLS) and build pixel-perfect frontends from tools like Figma  

• Apply TailwindCSS and modern UI/UX patterns to ensure a responsive, accessible experience 

• Implement authentication and security protocols (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, secure storage, encryption) 

• Drive end-to-end QA automation with testing tools (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright) 

• Own deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, or Cloud Build 

• Monitor applications post-deployment and lead iterations using real user feedback, analytics, and telemetry 

• Proactively contribute to the evolution of our tech stack, tooling, and engineering culture