Front End Engineer - Contract

hedgehog lab; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital product company in the UK is seeking a Front End Engineer to enhance its Engineering team. You'll deliver modern web experiences and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have professional experience in building front end applications with JavaScript or TypeScript and are familiar with frameworks like React or Angular. Enjoy building accessible user interfaces and working closely with design and product teams. Hybrid working options are available, but visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Professional experience building front end applications with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience with at least one modern front end framework (React, Vue, Angular, etc.).
• Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, responsive layouts, and modern browser behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive, accessible user interfaces for web applications.
• Work with designers and product teammates to deliver great user experiences.
• Integrate UI with APIs and handle real‑world states cleanly (loading, errors, edge cases).
• Contribute to code quality through reviews and testing.

Skills

JavaScript or TypeScript

React

Vue

Angular

HTML

CSS

Responsive layouts

Job description

Type : Contract (outside IR35)

Location : UK-based (flexible home, office, or hybrid working)

Office locations : Newcastle and Leeds

Hub locations : Edinburgh, Manchester, London

We’re growing our Engineering team to strengthen our ability to deliver world‑class digital products for our clients.

As a Front End Engineer, you’ll join cross‑functional teams delivering modern web experiences for a variety of client projects, including fast‑paced builds where we value curiosity, pragmatism, and collaboration.

You’ll work closely with design and product to bring interfaces to life, and you’ll learn from experienced engineers around you.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys building high‑quality UI, improving their craft, and contributing to real client outcomes.

What you’ll do

Build responsive, accessible user interfaces for web applications.

Work with designers and product teammates to deliver great user experiences.

Integrate UI with APIs and handle real‑world states cleanly (loading, errors, edge cases).

Contribute to code quality through reviews, testing where appropriate, and continuous improvement.

Learn and grow across projects, tools, and delivery environments.

What we’re looking for

Professional experience building front end applications with JavaScript or TypeScript.

Experience with at least one modern front end framework (React, Vue, Angular, etc.).

Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, responsive layouts, and modern browser behaviour.

A pragmatic, collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.

Nice to have

• Experience with design systems or component libraries.
• Familiarity with performance basics and accessibility practices.
• Exposure to map‑based or data-heavy UI work.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application below. Please note that we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.