hedgehog lab is a human-centred global tech consultancy. We harness cutting-edge technologies to sculpt digital products that not only meet but exceed expectations, leaving a lasting impact on our clients and their industries. Our culture thrives on turning constraints into catalysts for innovation, empowering our team to unleash their full potential and deliver value to our clients. We’re also known for our Flexa-certified company culture. We’re looking for a passionate Senior Frontend Developer who’s committed to delivering products that cut through the complexities of digital transformation and bring valuable business visions to life.

The Opportunity

• Our Mission: Become the most respected technology consultancy in the world, leading the industry in innovation and client satisfaction
• Your Mission: Architect and develop high-quality React applications, driving innovation and client satisfaction by delivering tailored digital products aligned with Hedgehog Lab’s user-centric approach. Ensure robust design implementation and elevate frontend best practices.
• Aim: Lead complex React projects from concept to deployment, collaborating with UX and design to optimise user experience. Enhance team capabilities through best practices, aligning solutions with hedgehog lab’s commitment to scalability, accessibility, and innovation.
• Measure of success:
  • Project Delivery and Client Satisfaction
  • Technical Leadership
  • Client Engagement and Problem Solving
  • Innovation and Adaptability

About you

• Commercial experience with React, NextJS and Contentful or headless CMS
• Comfortable with latest HTML5 and CSS3 methods, including flexbox and css grid; Object Oriented CSS using and atomic approach leveraged with SASS and BEM; Framework experience, Foundation preferred but experience with other, eg Bootstrap etc is acceptable
• Experience of working with Storybook, REST API or GraphQL
• Up to date knowledge of the latest features of React including Hooks and Context API
• An understanding of and experience using the latest features of JS / ECMAScript
• Good understanding of accessibility and how to implement into a web app ensuring the web is accessible for all
• Strong opinions on what goes into making a good react web application
• A solid understanding of networks, HTTP, RESTful APIs and how a web app consumes them
• Working knowledge of Git, Continuous Integration, and other supporting systems

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often refrain from applying to positions unless they meet all the specified criteria. If you believe you possess the necessary qualities for this role but do not fulfil every requirement, don't hesitate to apply. We actively encourage you to showcase your skills and what you can contribute.

Process

• Intro Call with a member of the Talent team, Holly (30 minutes Google Meet)
• First stage interview with the hiring manager (30 minutes Google Meet)
• Take home tech test (no deadline, simply return when you’re happy)
• Final stage interview with at least 2 members of the hiring team (60 minutes Google Meet)

Why Hedgehog Lab?

• Rated #1 in the UK on Clutch for mobile development.
• We’re a Great Place to Work-certified company, rated by 93% of our business.
• Fully Flexified Employer, certified by Flexa. We establish a model that benefits both parties.
• Advanced Award in the North of Tyne Combined Authority Good Work Pledge.
• Inclusive environment. We never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability or age. We support menopausal and neurodiversity adjustments to foster an inclusive culture.

What we offer

• 30 days paid holidays (Bulgaria), including public holidays and special leave days
• Flexible working environment
• Enhanced parental policies
• Transparent and open company culture
• Annual learning & development budget (Global) plus 4 days L&D leave, which renews every year
• Annual wellbeing budget (Global) plus 2 paid wellbeing days to use as you feel fit
• Free therapy sessions with Spill (Global)
• Bippit financial wellbeing service (UK)
• Bupa health plan (UK)
• 1 volunteering day a year
• Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties
• Multisport card (Bulgaria)

Diversity & inclusion

We believe diversity is integral to doing our best work. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We’re a family-friendly employer focused on trust, autonomy and flexibility. If you require adjustments to submit an application or interview, please let us know. For questions about this role or future opportunities, contact Holly Orange, Talent Acquisition Adviser, at holly.orange@hedgehoglab.com or talent@hedgehoglab.com

Company benefits

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Adoption leave
• Health insurance – BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Open to part-time and compressed hours
• Wellbeing allowance – Annual Personal Wellbeing Budget plus 2 days
• Financial coaching – Bippit
• Volunteer days – 1 day off per year
• Shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental health platform access – Spill
• Mental health first aiders
• Faith rooms
• Bike parking
• Referral bonus
• Access to free therapy sessions
• Access to financial wellbeing advice
• Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties
• Annual £250 Learning & Development budget
• Annual £100 personal Wellbeing budget