Hedgehog Lab

A digital product consultancy is seeking a Flutter Developer to build scalable apps that make a real impact. You will lead projects from inception to completion, define testing standards, and mentor fellow engineers. The role offers true flexibility to work from anywhere, emphasizing creativity and autonomy. Ideal candidates should possess strong Flutter and Dart experience, expertise in testing practices, and familiarity with CI tools. This is an opportunity to shape the future of mobile apps with a supportive team that values excellence and empathy.

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.

A digital product company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Front End Engineer to deliver modern web experiences. You will build responsive and accessible user interfaces while collaborating with design and product teams. Ideal candidates have experience in JavaScript or TypeScript and familiarity with at least one modern front-end framework like React or Vue. This position offers flexibility with remote and hybrid working options, and is perfect for those eager to contribute to real client outcomes and grow their skills.

Overview Job title: Flutter Developer Type: Full-time, Contract Location: UK with flexible home, office, or hybrid working This isn't a feature factory. You'll build scalable Flutter apps that make a real impact for global brands - products that matter and leave a legacy. You'll work in an environment built for focus, creativity and autonomy. No micromanagement. No endless meetings. Just the space to do your best work, your way. We care deeply about our craft and our people. You'll join a kind, curious and supportive team that balances excellence with empathy. You'll also have true flexibility: work from anywhere, with a culture that values trust, clarity and growth. What you'll lead You'll start by taking ownership of a major client project - often a flagship mobile app build - delivering engineering excellence and smart testing from day one. You'll lead Flutter projects end-to-end: defining testing standards, solving complex technical problems, and shaping how we build high-quality mobile apps. As Flutter evolves, you'll help define its future here-experimenting with new tools, driving team practices, and representing hedgehog lab in the wider Flutter community (including events like Flutter North). Beyond that, you'll rotate across diverse projects-fintech, healthtech and more-where your expertise can unlock delivery impact. How you'll work You'll lead with both technical depth and collaboration-partnering across disciplines to deliver exceptional outcomes. Own product and technical direction from concept through launch Design robust testing strategies across unit, widget, integration, and end-to-end layers Support CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions, Bitrise, etc.) Shape team standards and best practices for scalable, maintainable apps Mentor other engineers and foster continuous learning You'll be hands-on and outcome-driven, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that values experimentation, evidence and impact. Who are hedgehog lab hedgehog lab is a digital product consultancy with 20 years of experience. Based in Northern England, we help global brands craft better digital experiences through technical excellence and human-first collaboration. Required experience Strong Flutter and Dart experience Expertise in testing best practices and automation Familiarity with CI tools and mobile pipelines Ability to solve complex problems with clean, maintainable code Experience with mobile performance, UX, and security Good knowledge of REST APIs and HTTP Bonus: native Android (Kotlin) or iOS (Swift) skills Nice to have, but not essential Jenkins, Firebase Test Lab, or E2E tooling Backend/API exposure Community or open source contributions Mentoring, blogging, or dev advocacy Ready to apply? Submit your application below. Please note that we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.