Flutter or React Native Full Stack Developer

Job Type: Remote · Hourly-Based

About Us
Hedgehog is an innovative startup that partners with leading companies in the US to build smart, scalable, and modern technology solutions. We develop social media and license social media engagement products, focusing on high-impact solutions with clean design, intuitive user experiences, and advanced engineering.

Job Objective
We are looking for a skilled and motivated developer to help us prototype and build an MVP for a consumer social connection app. This role involves creating both the mobile applications (iOS and Android) and the backend needed to support the app.
This is an early-stage product, so we need someone who is comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment and who can turn ideas into a working product quickly.

Responsibilities
Build a cross-platform mobile app for iOS and Android, preferably using Flutter
Design and implement the backend/server (authentication, profiles, matching logic, messaging, etc.)
Connect the mobile app to the backend via APIs
Help define the technical architecture of the MVP
Rapidly prototype and iterate on features
Use AI tools (such as Claude Code AI) to speed up development and improve productivity

Required Skills
Experience building mobile apps for iOS and Android
Strong knowledge of Flutter (or similar cross-platform framework)
Experience building backend services (Node.js, Firebase, Supabase, or similar)
API design and database experience
Ability to work independently and take ownership of a product
Comfortable working in a startup / MVP environment

Nice to Have
Experience building dating apps, social apps, or chat apps
Experience with real-time features (messaging, notifications)
Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.)

What We Offer
Fully remote work
Flexible hours
Paid hourly
Competitive hourly rate
Opportunity to help shape a real product from the ground up

How to Apply
Please send:
A short introduction
Your experience with Flutter, iOS/Android, and backend
Links to any apps, GitHub, or portfolio
Your hourly rate
Availability