Fullstack Engineer (React + Python)

Location: UK (remote-first)
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About hedgehog lab

We're a digital product consultancy that designs, builds and scales impactful web, mobile and AI products. We partner with ambitious organisations to solve real problems with technology.


The opportunity

We're looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join a cross-functional hedgehog lab team building and scaling a recently relaunched AI-powered learning platform.

The platform has just gone live with new functionality and is entering a rapid growth phase to stay ahead of strong competitors.

This is a chance to own an independent workstream, shape technical direction, and collaborate with senior engineers, delivery and product. You will be expected to contribute ideas and solutions, not only code.


What you'll do

• Lead your own work stream across React (front end) and Python (back end and APIs).
• Turn broad problems into clear plans and deliver working features.
• Suggest improved approaches and solutions that add value.
• Collaborate with product, delivery and principal engineers on roadmap and technical direction.
• Optional: Join occasional in-person collaboration sessions, usually in Newcastle or Manchester, no more than once a month.

What we are looking for

• Strong commercial experience with React and Python.
• Ability to work independently, define tasks, ask the right questions and deliver results.
• Full stack mindset, confident moving between UI, APIs, integration and deployment.
• A proactive communicator who enjoys working with others to shape solutions.
• Bonus: experience with AI-driven or data-rich products.
• Level: Senior or Principal-equivalent. We care more about impact and independence than years of experience.

Ways of working

• Remote-first across the UK with flexible hours
• You will be part of a hedgehog lab project team, not working in isolation.

Why this role

• Contribute to a fast-growing AI platform in the education sector.
• Real ownership, autonomy and influence over product direction.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with growth opportunities across future projects

Apply now

Send your CV and book a call with me via this link: https://calendly.com/tom-smith-hedgehoglab/new-meeting-1