Software Engineer - Web

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 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. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your fullstack expertise while contributing to meaningful, user-facing products..

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

• 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 You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 5+ years of 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.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  
  

Why join us

• Work on meaningful products with real user impact.
• Learn from experienced engineers in a supportive environment.
• Gain exposure to modern web and cloud technologies.
• Enjoy a flexible, remote-first culture.
• Be part of a team that values growth, quality, and collaboration.
  
  

Our culture

We all play a part in building our culture. Whether it's through welcoming new colleagues, team building activities, joining colleague events, celebrations or affinity groups there’s an opportunity for you to get involved. Continuous development is central to our working culture and we encourage teams to pair up or mob on tasks. From our 10% a week learning time policy, to our learning and development platform, Degreed, with unlimited access to Udemy courses, as well as a host of other world-class content providers - there are many ways to develop your skills and career with us.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

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.