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Senior Fullstack Web Engineer

The Economist GroupIndonesia - Remote
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed:Over 8 years of experience in web frontend and backend engineering. Strong expertise in fullstack development with proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks. Experience with cloud services, particularly AWS. Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

About the job

About Us

At The Economist Group (TEG), we are driven by a shared mission to foster progress. Our commitment to innovation, independence, and rigor unites our diverse team. We empower individuals and organizations to navigate the complex challenges shaping our world through analytical insights and evidence-based solutions.

With a global presence across 170 countries, we offer unparalleled analysis and insights through our renowned brands: The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence, and Economist Education, all of which uphold our esteemed reputation for excellence and integrity.

This position is ideal for a seasoned Senior Engineer or an ambitious Senior professional looking to advance their career. You will thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment and relish tackling intricate platform challenges. We value autonomy in a creative and entrepreneurial setting, and we are dedicated to delivering high-quality code. Our flexible working policy allows you to work remotely, with an expectation of attending the office just two days a month, though you are welcome to come in more frequently.

Your Contributions:

  • Design, develop, and enhance web applications that facilitate video streaming, live events, podcasts, and user experience journeys.
  • Create responsive, accessible, and high-performing frontends utilizing React.js, Next.js, and modern TypeScript.
  • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs that support media delivery, playback configurations, and core product functionalities.
  • Implement HLS and adaptive bitrate streaming to ensure reliable playback across varied devices and network conditions.
  • Contribute to streaming workflows, including packaging, CDN integration, and live event delivery.
  • Design and manage cloud-native solutions on AWS, employing services such as S3, Lambda, RDS, and container-based workloads.
  • Oversee performance metrics across the tech stack, from Core Web Vitals to backend latency and caching strategies.
  • Ensure robust observability, testing, and CI/CD practices across production services.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Editorial teams, and help steer the technical direction within your squad.

About The Economist Group

The Economist Group is dedicated to driving progress and addressing the world's most pressing challenges through insightful analysis and innovative solutions. Our esteemed brands serve a global audience with integrity and excellence.

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