Software Engineer - Web

📋 Description

• • **A pivotal role driving digital innovation at The Economist Group**: As a Software Engineer - Web Fullstack, you will play a critical role in shaping the digital future of one of the world’s most respected media and insights organizations. The Economist Group empowers global leaders—from business executives to policymakers—with evidence-based analysis and cutting-edge digital products. Your work will directly impact how 1.2 million subscribers access, engage with, and retain high-quality content, ensuring The Economist remains at the forefront of digital journalism and enterprise solutions. This role is ideal for a full-stack engineer who thrives in a mission-driven environment, where technical excellence meets real-world impact.
• • **What you’ll do day-to-day**:
• • **Build and enhance full-stack web applications**: Develop responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using modern frameworks like React, while also designing and implementing robust backend services and APIs (e.g., Node.js) to support product functionality. Your work will span the entire stack, from frontend components to backend logic, ensuring seamless integration and optimal user experiences.
• • **Collaborate with cross-functional teams**: Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of applications.
• • **Optimize performance and reliability**: Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance speed, efficiency, and user satisfaction. Leverage cloud services (e.g., AWS) to deploy, scale, and operate applications, ensuring high availability and resilience.
• • **Champion best practices in development**: Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, adhering to industry standards for security, accessibility, and performance. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and documentation to foster a culture of quality and collaboration.
• • **Innovate and iterate on user-facing products**: Play a key role in evolving The Economist’s flagship website, economist.com, and other digital platforms. Ideate and implement features that improve subscriber acquisition, conversion, engagement, and retention, such as personalized content delivery, mobile app enhancements, and data-driven insights.
• • **Support a remote-first, entrepreneurial culture**: Operate with autonomy in a creative and fast-paced environment, balancing individual contributions with teamwork. Embrace a remote-first mindset while maintaining strong communication and collaboration with colleagues across time zones.
• • **About The Economist Group**:
• • **A legacy of progress and integrity**: The Economist Group has been driving progress for over 175 years, delivering independent, rigorous, and globally respected analysis to subscribers in 170 countries. Our three core businesses—The Economist, Economist Enterprise, and Economist Education—uphold a reputation for excellence, innovation, and evidence-based insights. As a mission-driven organization, we empower individuals and organizations to navigate complex challenges and make informed decisions.
• • **A culture of learning and growth**: At The Economist Group, continuous development is central to our working culture. You’ll have access to 10% weekly learning time, unlimited Udemy courses, and a learning platform (Degreed) with world-class content. Whether through pairing with colleagues, joining affinity groups, or participating in team-building activities, you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and personal growth.
• • **What you’ll learn and achieve in this role**:
• • **Master full-stack development in a real-world context**: Deepen your expertise in both frontend and backend technologies, from React and TypeScript to Node.js and cloud platforms like AWS. Gain hands-on experience in building scalable, user-centric applications that serve millions of subscribers worldwide.
• • **Shape the future of digital media and enterprise solutions**: Contribute to high-impact projects that redefine how global leaders consume and interact with content. Whether optimizing economist.com, developing mobile apps, or enhancing subscription platforms, your work will have a tangible impact on the organization’s digital strategy and user engagement.