Job title: Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - Contract
Type: Full-time, Contract
Location: UK, with flexible home, office, or hybrid working
What you'll do
You will act as the technical lead for a small, focused product team building a next-generation energy modelling platform. You will guide architectural decisions, support engineers day-to-day, and help the team deliver high-quality features at pace.
In this role, you will:
* Lead technical direction, making pragmatic architectural decisions that balance rapid progress with long-term maintainability.
* Work hands-on across the stack to turn prototypes and product flows into robust, production-ready software.
* Partner with designers, product managers and data specialists to refine requirements and translate complex concepts into workable solutions.
* Provide mentorship and support to other engineers through pairing, code reviews and clear technical guidance.
Why this role
* This is a key role within a strategic product team working on a complex, high-visibility platform. You will have real influence over how the product is built and the engineering standards it is built on.
* Own the technical approach for a new product as it moves from prototype to full-scale build.
* Work in a modern, cross-functional environment with autonomy and the opportunity to take on technical leadership.
* Solve interesting challenges that blend UI, business logic, modelling and AI-driven behaviour.
* Enjoy the stability of a permanent role while contributing to a long-term, impactful product initiative.
Who is hedgehog lab
We’re an outcome-driven product consultancy where product, design and research sit side by side.
You’ll join a team that values curiosity, collaboration and impact, building products that truly matter.
Our tech stack
We're tech-agnostic; however, these are our specialisms:
* Front-end: React, Next.js, TypeScript
* Backend: Python, PHP
* Cloud and infrastructure: AWS
What we are looking for
* Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer
* Strong background with React and TypeScript
* Strong background with Python or PHP
Ready to apply?
Submit your application below. Please note that we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.