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Lead Front End Software Engineer - Contract

Lead Front End Software Engineer - Contract

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Manchester, United kingdom

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Freelance

12-12-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python PHP TypeScript Research Autonomy react AWS Next.js

Job Specifications

Job title: Lead Front End 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

Ready to apply?

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About the Company

With two decades of experience under our belt, we've confidently established ourselves as masters of our craft, proudly operating from the heart of Northern England. Our mission is clear: to digitally craft a better world by driving transformative solutions that align perfectly with your strategic vision. Our team's deep expertise and specialised knowledge, enable us to tackle the most complex technical challenges with unwavering confidence. We don't just develop systems; we architect innovative, scalable solutions that... Know more