Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - Contract
Posted 1 day ago by hedgehog lab
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Full Stack Software Engineer will serve as the technical lead for a product team focused on developing a next-generation energy modelling platform. This role involves guiding architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software. The position offers the opportunity to influence product development and work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Candidates should have significant experience in software engineering, particularly with React, TypeScript, and either Python or PHP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical direction and make architectural decisions balancing rapid progress with long-term maintainability.
- Work hands-on across the stack to develop production-ready software from prototypes.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and data specialists to refine requirements and create workable solutions.
- Provide mentorship and support to engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical guidance.
Key Skills:
- Significant experience as a senior or lead engineer.
- Strong background with React and TypeScript.
- Strong background with Python or PHP.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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
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