Senior Front-End Engineer (Contract) — Hybrid UK

Hedgehoglab; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-forward digital product firm based in the UK is seeking a Senior Front End Engineer. In this role, you will be pivotal in building a proof-of-concept front-end, collaborating with product and design teams. The position allows for flexible working arrangements, including home and hybrid options. Ideal candidates should be adaptable with strong front-end fundamentals and a delivery mindset. This is a contract position outside IR35, focusing on delivering high-quality digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong front-end engineering experience and confidence with at least one modern framework.
• Excellent understanding of front-end fundamentals: responsive design, layout, and performance basics.
• Experience consuming APIs and building robust UI states.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate on a proof‑of‑concept front‑end at pace.
• Collaborate closely with Product and UX to shape journeys and interactions.
• Integrate with back‑end APIs reliably.

Skills

Front-end engineering experience

React, Vue, Angular (or similar modern frameworks)

Responsive design

API integration

Delivery mindset

Job description

A tech-forward digital product firm based in the UK is seeking a Senior Front End Engineer. In this role, you will be pivotal in building a proof-of-concept front-end, collaborating with product and design teams. The position allows for flexible working arrangements, including home and hybrid options. Ideal candidates should be adaptable with strong front-end fundamentals and a delivery mindset. This is a contract position outside IR35, focusing on delivering high-quality digital experiences.