Web Engineer
Technology, Product & Data:
Our team of 450 colleagues across Technology, Product and Data is at the heart of The Economist Group’s digital-first agenda. Together, we design, build and optimise the digital products, platforms and data capabilities that power our business and reach millions of people around the world. Whether you're an engineer, product manager, designer, data scientist or analyst, you'll work on products that have real-world impact. From enhancing economist.com and developing new products for Economist Intelligence to creating personalised experiences and applying AI to solve complex challenges, you'll help shape how consumers, businesses and government leaders access trusted insights. Working in cross-functional teams, we combine engineering excellence, product thinking and data expertise to solve meaningful problems, experiment with new technologies and continuously improve the experiences we create. It's an opportunity to do challenging, purposeful work alongside curious, collaborative colleagues, while helping drive sustainable growth for one of the world's most trusted brands.
The role:
We are looking for a Software Engineer, Web Fullstack, to help build and improve our web applications and supporting services. In this role, you will contribute across frontend and backend systems, delivering reliable, scalable features that enhance user experiences. You will work closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers in a collaborative, remote-first environment.
How you will contribute in this role:
Build and maintain web applications across frontend and backend systems.
Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern frameworks such as React.
Implement backend services and APIs to support product functionality.
Contribute to system design discussions and technical decisions within the team.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Monitor and improve application performance and reliability.
Work with cloud services (e.g. AWS) to deploy and operate applications.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices.
Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver high-quality features..
What we’re looking for:
Experience in web development across frontend and backend.
Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React).
Experience building APIs and working with backend technologies (e.g. Node.js or similar).
Understanding of web fundamentals, including performance and accessibility.
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and modern development practices.
Familiarity with version control, testing, and CI/CD workflows.
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
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