Senior Software Engineer - Web Fullstack

Who we are

Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.

Across our three businesses -The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.

As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.

At The Economist Group, we champion progress, by helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges facing the world. Join us, to engineer innovative products that bring insight and analysis to global leaders in business and government. Whether ideating mobile apps that deliver personalised content, or evolving our flagship website, economist.com, you will help transform how we acquire, convert, engage and retain our 1.2 million subscribers.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Web Fullstack, to help design and build high-quality web products and the services that power them. In this role, you will work across frontend and backend systems, shaping reliable, scalable solutions that serve a global audience.

You will operate at the intersection of product, platform, and engineering, contributing not only to delivery but also to technical direction. This is an opportunity to influence architecture, improve developer experience, and help evolve modern cloud-native systems.

This role suits an experienced Senior Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes pride in building well-crafted, maintainable software. You should enjoy working with autonomy in a creative and entrepreneurial environment, and have a strong commitment to producing high quality code. We follow a remote-first working policy, with the option to work from the office as desired, and a minimum expectation of two in-office days per month.

How you will contribute:

• Design, build, and evolve scalable web applications across the stack.
• Develop responsive, accessible, and high-performance frontends using modern frameworks such as React and Next.js.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs that support product features and integrations.
• Design robust system architectures, balancing scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Own performance across the stack, from frontend experience to backend efficiency and caching strategies.
• Drive best practices in testing, observability, and CI/CD across services in production.
• Work with cloud-native technologies on AWS, leveraging services such as compute, storage, and managed databases.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional teams to shape solutions end-to-end.
• Contribute to technical direction, mentor engineers, and raise the engineering bar within the team...

What you’ll need to be successful:

• 6+ years of experience in frontend and backend engineering.
• Strong fullstack experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Proven experience building production applications with modern frontend frameworks (e.g. React, Next.js).
• Experience designing and developing APIs (REST and/or GraphQL).
• Solid understanding of modern web architecture, including SSR, static generation, and caching strategies.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native system design.
• Strong grasp of performance, accessibility, and scalable system design.
• Experience with CI/CD, containerisation, and infrastructure as code.
• Clear communication skills, sound judgement, and a strong sense of ownership.

Why join us

• Build products used by a global audience.
• Work with modern web and cloud technologies in a product-focused environment.
• Influence architectural decisions and engineering practices.
• Enjoy a flexible, remote-first culture with autonomy and trust.
• Be part of a team that values quality, curiosity, and continuous improvement..

Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. 

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.