Remote Web Fullstack Engineer — Build Scalable Web Apps

Economist-Group-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Anywhere program (up to 25 d

Pension / Private health insurance

Counselling and wellbeing resources

Free access to Economist content

Job summary

The Economist Group is seeking a Software Engineer, Web Fullstack to build and improve our web applications and services. You’ll contribute across frontend and backend systems, delivering scalable features and accessible interfaces.

You will work with React on the frontend, Node.js on the backend, and collaborate with Product and Design in a hybrid environment with 3+ days in the office. Passion for quality and learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in web development across frontend and backend.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (such as React).
• Experience building APIs and working with backend technologies (Node.js or similar).
• Understanding of web fundamentals, including performance and accessibility.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) and modern development practices.
• Familiarity with version control, testing, and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Frontend & backend development

React

APIs

Node.js

AWS

CI/CD

Version control

Tools

React

Node.js

AWS

Job description

The Economist Group is seeking a Software Engineer, Web Fullstack to build and improve our web applications and services. You’ll contribute across frontend and backend systems, delivering scalable features and accessible interfaces.

You will work with React on the frontend, Node.js on the backend, and collaborate with Product and Design in a hybrid environment with 3+ days in the office. Passion for quality and learning is essential.