About Hedgehog Lab
What is Hedgehog Lab?
Hedgehog Lab is a global technology consultancy with a "human centered" approach, building digital products for ambitious brands across sectors including fintech and healthtech. The company describes itself as "united by curiosity, creativity, and a passion for solving complex challenges." Hedgehog Lab Limited is a private limited company registered in England and Wales (company registration number 05993194), with its registered office at 5 St Thomas Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LE.
Projects typically run end-to-end: engineers own products from early stages through to release, set technical direction, and make architecture and tooling decisions. The company emphasises strong engineering practices — "code reviews, testing, and maintainability are expected, not optional" — and protects focus time, with work "structured to avoid constant interruptions and unnecessary meetings."
Where will I work?
Hedgehog Lab operates from its Newcastle upon Tyne HQ (5 St Thomas Street) plus UK offices in Edinburgh, Leeds, London and Manchester, and a growing engineering hub in Bucharest, Romania. UK roles require candidates to be based within 30 miles of one of the offices — there is no visa sponsorship. Working location is described as "Fully flexible! No expectation to come to the office but you're also free to use the office when you fancy." Six engineering roles are currently active across OutSystems/low-code, Python+React full-stack, AI engineering, QA automation, Flutter and full-stack development.
What is the Hedgehog Lab team like?
The team values diverse perspectives and collaborative working. Onboarding includes 1:1 meetings with the CEO and other key team members, plus inclusion in social Slack channels from day one. Engineers are given real ownership: "trusted to make decisions on architecture, tooling and delivery, without layers of approval." Team testimonials emphasise mutual support, individuality, and the variety of working with global clients across different sectors.
Note: the company has issued public alerts about phishing scams impersonating Hedgehog Lab — its legitimate recruitment is conducted only through careers.hedgehoglab.com (Teamtailor) and email addresses at the @hedgehoglab.com domain.
Work-Life Balance
Baseline holiday is 28 days plus UK bank holidays, plus 5 "Impact Days" per year that can be used for L&D, volunteering or innovation. Work is structured to protect focus time, with minimal unnecessary meetings. Wellbeing support and budget is provided. The remote-first stance gives engineers full discretion over where they work, subject to the 30-mile-from-office UK requirement.
Perks and Benefits
- 28 days holiday + UK bank holidays + 5 Impact Days for L&D, volunteering or innovation
- Enhanced parental policy
- Wellbeing support and budget
- MacBook provided
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Impact Days usable for L&D, volunteering or innovation (5/year)