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hedgehog lab • Sofia, Bulgaria

Senior Frontend Developer (ReactJS)

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top 3 scores:
95%

Location flexibility

89%

Autonomy

89%

Hours flexibility

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Job Description

hedgehog lab is a human-centred global tech consultancy. What sets us apart? Our unwavering commitment to going above and beyond, meeting every challenge with passion and curiosity. We take immense pride in our role as trusted partners for businesses worldwide, where 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 unparalleled value to our clients. Beyond our award-winning work, 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 JS
  • 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.

Our interview process:

Stage 1️⃣ - Intro Call with a member of the Talent team, Holly (30 minutes Google Meet)

Stage 2️⃣ - First stage interview with the hiring manager (30 minutes Google Meet)

Stage 3️⃣ - Take home tech test (no deadline, simply return when you’re happy)

Stage 4️⃣ -Final stage interview with at least 2 member of the hiring team (60 minutes Google Meet)

Why hedgehog lab?

  • Rated #1 in the UK on Clutch for mobile development.
  • Our People are our greatest asset, and we are so proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work, as rated by 93% of our business.
  • We’re a fully Flexified Employer, certified by Flexa. We know a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone, we work with our employees to establish a model that benefits both parties.
  • We received the Advanced Award in the North of Tyne Combined Authority Good Work Pledge.
  • Check out our Glassdoor reviews!
  • Inclusive environment. We never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, genetics, disability or age. From menopausal support to neurodiversity adjustments, we’ll continue to foster an inclusive culture at the lab where everyone can let their authentic selves shine.

What we offer:

🏖️ 36 days paid holidays (UK), including bank holidays.

🏖️30 days paid holidays (Bulgaria), including public holidays and special leave days

🏡 Flexible working environment. We understand that not one approach fits everyone. Whether they are working from the office or home, we fully support our team in whichever way they prefer to work.

👶 Enhanced parental policies.

🧠 A transparent and open company culture where politics are shunned, and everyone works as a team.

📖 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). Mental health is paramount to us. Our partner, Spill, is a Slack-integrated therapy app available to all our staff at no extra cost

💰 Bippit financial wellbeing service (UK) gives everyone access to a professionally-qualified financial coach, tools and resources to alleviate money stresses.

🏥 Bupa health plan (UK). This cash plan enables UK employees to claim back cash back for a selection of routine health expenses

🐴 1 volunteering day a year. Volunteer and contribute to a cause of your choice (Global)

🥳 Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties. We also like to celebrate important cultural milestones.

🚴‍♀️ Cycle-to-Work scheme (UK)

🏄 Multisport card (Bulgaria). Access to over 1000 facilities and 500 activities nationwide

Diversity & inclusion statement

We strongly believe that having diversity within our team is integral to doing our best work and creating the most innovative products for our customers. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to our roles.

We’re a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy and flexibility. With a current 85% FlexScore®, we’re learning as we go. By listening to our team and always asking for feedback, we can continue to improve and offer a working environment worthy of attracting the most creative and dedicated people in technology.

If you require any adjustments to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require any reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview, please let us know.

For any questions about this role or future opportunities, please 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 leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Adoption leave
Health insurance – BUPA Health Cash Plan
Open to part-time employees
Open to compressed hours
Wellbeing allowance – Annual Personal Wellbeing Budget plus 2 days
L&D budget – Annual Learning & Development Budget plus 4 days
Financial coaching – Bippit
Enhanced sick pay
Volunteer days – 1 day off per year for the purpose of volunteering
Shared parental leave
Cycle to work scheme
Mental health platform access – Spill
Mental health first aiders
Faith rooms
Bike parking
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Access to free therapy sessions.
Access to financial wellbeing advice.
Monthly payday socials and annual Summer and Christmas parties.
Annual £250 Learning & Development budget inclusive of 4 L&D days.
Annual £100 personal Wellbeing budget inclusive of 2 wellbeing days.

We asked employees of hedgehog lab what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
95%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
89%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
67%
Employees are largely happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
80%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
87%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
89%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
80%
Employees feel that the diversity is good and there are continued efforts to improve it
Inclusion
85%
Employees feel like the company culture is brilliantly inclusive and equitable
Culture
79%
Employees enjoy the working environment
Mission
75%
Employees feel quite excited about the company mission
Salary
57%
Employees feel that their salary is fair and in line with the market average

Working at hedgehog lab

Company employees

108

Gender diversity (male:female)

75:25

Funding levels

£2 million+

Currently Hiring Countries

Bulgaria

United Kingdom

Office Locations

Awards & Achievements

Most flexible companies

Most flexible companies

Flexa100 2024
Media & Agencies

Media & Agencies

Industry awards 2023
Most flexible companies

Most flexible companies

Flexa100 2023
Consultancy & Agency

Consultancy & Agency

Industry awards 2022