Senior Web Engineer

theeconomistgroup; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economist Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Web Fullstack, to design and build high-quality web products and the services that power them. You will work across frontend and backend systems, shaping reliable, scalable solutions for a global audience.

Join a cross-functional team with Product, Design and Data, contributing to technical direction while improving performance, accessibility and security across the stack.

Qualifications

• Experience working on frontend and backend engineering.
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills and modern web tech experience.
• Proven ability to design, build and ship production-grade web applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve scalable web applications across the stack.
• Develop responsive, accessible frontends using React/Next.js.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs to support features.
• Design robust architectures balancing scalability and maintainability.
• Own performance, caching, and optimised frontend/backend delivery.
• Promote testing, observability, and CI/CD across services.
• Collaborate with Product, Design and cross-functional teams end-to-end.
• Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards within the team.

Skills

Fullstack JS/TS

React

Next.js

API design (REST/GraphQL)

SSR & caching

AWS & cloud-native

CI/CD & IaC

Performance & accessibility

Frontend & backend engineering

Tools

REST

GraphQL

CI/CD tools

Job description

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.

Want to discover more about life at The Economist Group? Follow @EconomistCareers on Instagram to discover the people, stories and opportunities that make TEG unique.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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...

Who you are

• 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.

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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 desig