hedgehog lab

About the Company

With two decades of experience under our belt, we've confidently established ourselves as masters of our craft, proudly operating from the heart of Northern England.

Our mission is clear: to digitally craft a better world by driving transformative solutions that align perfectly with your strategic vision.

Our team's deep expertise and specialised knowledge, enable us to tackle the most complex technical challenges with unwavering confidence.

We don't just develop systems; we architect innovative, scalable solutions that future-proof your business, leveraging our extensive domain knowledge to stay ahead of the curve.

We're more than just service providers; we're your partners in innovation. Our collaborative approach, ensures we work side by side with you, unlocking new opportunities and driving meaningful change.

This dedication to partnership has earned us the trust of global brands such as Aviva, AJ Bell, and Accenture.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

hedgehog lab

Job Title

Lead Front End Software Engineer - Contract

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Front‑End Software Engineer – Contract Role Summary: Technical lead for a focused product team developing a next‑generation energy modeling platform. Own architectural decisions, drive production‑ready code, mentor teammates, and collaborate with design, product, and data specialists. Expactations: Deliver high‑quality, maintainable front‑end features at pace; guide engineering standards; mentor and support junior engineers; translate complex requirements into workable, AI‑driven solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Establish and communicate the technical direction for the front‑end. - Make pragmatic architectural choices balancing rapid delivery and long‑term maintainability. - Build and ship production‑ready components, turning prototypes into robust code. - Partner with designers, product managers, and data specialists to refine requirements and translate concepts. - Mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical guidance. - Uphold coding standards, quality processes, and performance benchmarks. - Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery execution. Required Skills: - Deep expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript. - Proven experience as a senior or lead front‑end engineer. - Strong grasp of modern JavaScript/TypeScript, component architecture, and state management. - Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS) and backend integration (Python/PHP). - Hands‑on coding, debugging, and performance optimization. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities. - Experience with Agile/Scrum practices. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified.

Manchester, United kingdom

On site

Senior

12-12-2025

Company Name

hedgehog lab

Job Title

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - Contract

Job Description

Job title: Lead Full Stack Software Engineer – Contract Role Summary: Lead technical direction for a focused product team developing a next‑generation energy modelling platform. Drive architecture, production quality, and team delivery, while mentoring engineers and collaborating closely with design, product, and data specialists. Expectations: - Deliver high‑quality, maintainable software on schedule. - Balance rapid prototyping with long‑term scalability. - Mentor engineers through pairing, reviews, and clear guidance. - Own the technical vision as the product evolves from prototype to production. Key Responsibilities - Define and guide architectural decisions for both front‑end and back‑end components. - Translate prototypes and product flows into robust, production‑ready code. - Collaborate with designers, product managers, and data specialists to refine requirements and translate complex concepts into realistic solutions. - Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and offer technical mentorship. - Ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices. Required Skills - 5+ years of senior or lead engineering experience. - Deep expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript. - Strong proficiency in Python or PHP for back‑end development. - Experience with AWS cloud services and modern infrastructure practices. - Solid understanding of UI, business logic, modelling, and AI‑driven behaviour. - Ability to make pragmatic architectural choices tailored to rapid delivery and long‑term maintainability. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - No mandatory certifications required, though knowledge of AWS certifications is a plus.

Edinburgh, United kingdom

On site

Senior

12-12-2025