Senior React Native Engineer - Contract

hedgehog lab; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital product consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior React Native Engineer to lead the development of complex mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to create high-quality features and maintain robust code quality. Ideal candidates have strong experience with React Native and a proven track record of mentoring and problem-solving. The role allows for remote work with occasional travel to Edinburgh for key sessions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building complex, production‑grade React Native applications.
• Proven hands‑on engineering skills with the ability to take ownership of significant features or workstreams.
• Experience mentoring teammates, supporting technical discussions and contributing to team decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architecture and development of cross‑platform mobile apps using React Native.
• Work closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into high‑quality mobile features.
• Maintain strong code quality through solid implementation and constructive code reviews.

Skills

React Native experience

Strong coding skills

Team support

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Job description

Job title: Senior React Native Engineer

Contract type: Full-time, contract

Location: Remote first with the ability to travel to Edinburgh for key sessions

Contract length: 3 months (January 5th start)

We're putting together a new squad to deliver the rebuild of a long-standing B2B mobile product used by enterprise customers worldwide. The project is fully approved, well-defined and ready to start.

We are seeking a Senior Mobile Engineer with deep expertise in React Native to lead the development of cutting‑edge mobile applications. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments and is passionate about building high‑performance, scalable, and user‑friendly apps.

What you'll be working on

• Contribute to the architecture and development of cross‑platform mobile apps using React Native
• Work closely with product managers, designers and engineers to translate product requirements into high‑quality mobile features
• Maintain strong code quality through solid implementation, constructive code review and attention to performance and scalability
• Apply and follow best practices in mobile development, including testing, CI / CD workflows and version control conventions
• Build reliable integrations with backend APIs and third‑party SDKs
• Track and optimise application performance, address errors and support analytics instrumentation

What we're looking for

• Strong experience building complex, production‑grade React Native applications
• Proven hands‑on engineering skills with the ability to take ownership of significant features or workstreams
• Experience mentoring teammates, supporting technical discussions and contributing to team decision‑making
• Clear and confident communication with product, delivery and design partners
• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders and representing engineering within a squad
• Ability to balance high‑quality coding with proactive problem‑solving and team support

Why this project?

• High‑impact rebuild of a widely used enterprise B2B app
• Modern engineering culture with strong AI‑first tooling and processes
• Precise requirements, structured delivery environment, and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to influence technical direction across multiple squads
• Hybrid setup with flexible on‑site expectations for workshops, kick‑offs, and key sessions
• Backed by a major global organisation with significant engineering investment

Who is hedgehog lab

hedgehog lab is a digital product consultancy with 20 years of experience. Based in Northern England, we help global brands craft better digital experiences through technical excellence and human‑first collaboration.

Interested?

Apply below. You must be UK‑based to be considered.