Volunteer Full Stack Engineer (Project-Based) - Pre-Launch EdTech Startup

We’re a pre-launch EdTech startup, founded by a small team of  young UK-based founders , building an inclusive learning platform for GCSE & A-Level students - designed for focus, accessibility, and genuine understanding rather than shortcuts.

We’re early, but not untested. The direction has been shaped through a selective, EdTech-focused accelerator environment and  competitive venture assessment , and we’re now in a build phase where execution matters more than decks.

We’re looking for a UK-based  full-stack engineer to contribute on a volunteer, project-based basis and help shape the technical foundations of the product.

You may work on things like:

✦ Core learning and revision flows focused on guided problem-solving and exam preparation

✦ Flashcards and spaced repetition systems

✦ Student accounts, progress tracking, and content tools

✦ Backend APIs and data models designed to scale cleanly

✦ Performance, accessibility, and quality-of-life improvements across the app

Work will always be scoped clearly and agreed in advance.

How we work

✦ Project-based milestones with clearly defined scope

✦ Weekly check-ins alongside async updates

✦ Minimal meetings, high trust, fast iteration

✦ A small initial deliverable (1–2 weeks) to confirm fit on both sides

What we’re looking for

✦ Comfortable working across frontend and backend (any modern stack)

✦ Able to scope work into shippable pieces and communicate trade-offs

✦ Production-minded code: readable, maintainable, secure by default

✦ UK-based (required)

✦ Familiarity with GCSE/A-Levels or the UK education system is helpful but not required

Location

✦ Remote (UK only)

✦ Optional hybrid collaboration for candidates near Leeds / Bristol / Bath

This is a  volunteer / unpaid, early-stage role.