Senior React Native Engineer

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.

• 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

• Strong experience building complex, production-grade React Native applications
• Proven hands-on engineering skills with the ability to take ownership of significant features or work streams
• 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

• 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

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.

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