QA Analyst

• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
• Type: Part Time - 4 days per week
• Note: We are seeking candidates based in the North East and are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
• To apply: Please send your CV to careers@zerolight.com

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We’re looking for a dedicated QA Analyst who is passionate about software testing. This role is perfect for a QA specialist, someone who takes pride in the discipline of quality assurance and is looking to build a long-term, rewarding career within a testing environment.

As part of our collaborative team, you’ll work across high profile client projects and internal products. We are looking for a North East-based professional who enjoys the energy of a studio environment and is looking for the balance of a 4-day working week.

• Plan, design, and execute manual test cases across multiple projects.
• Perform deep exploratory and regression testing to ensure our products are world-class.
• Report bugs clearly and concisely, acting as the bridge between the user experience and the development team.
• Analyse test results and document findings where appropriate
• Collaborate closely with developers, project managers, and other QA team members
• Contribute to project stand-ups 
• Help drive and evolve QA best practices across the company
• Balance multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a QA or software testing role
• A strong eye for detail and a methodical, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Experience with exploratory testing and the ability to design your own test cases
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and how QA fits into the software development lifecycle
• Comfortable using tools like Jira (or similar project/bug tracking tools)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• An understanding or interest in test automation is a plus

You’ll be part of a team that values QA as a vital, standalone discipline. We don’t see testing as a phase, but as a core pillar of our innovation.

At ZeroLight, we value innovation and creativity, shaping our lifestyle and professional benefits around a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding environment.

Reward & Contribution:

• Hybrid working
• Annual salary review process
• Contributory Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance program
• Provision of all the tools you need to perform your best work 
• Fully stocked kitchen with free drinks, crisps, fruit, yoghurts, biscuits, chocolate bars, porridge and granola. 

Development & Progression:

• A comprehensive onboarding process to ensure you hit the ground running
• Quarterly Collaboration Weeks where teams gather to share knowledge and best practices
• One to one coaching sessions with qualified coaches
• Company-wide personal development sessions on topics such as psychological safety and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Mentorship from a team of seasoned professionals across different disciplines
• Travel & conference opportunities 

Time:

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days holiday, which rises to 30 days based on length of service
• Additional free holidays over the Christmas period when the studio closes.
• All standard bank holidays 
• Flexible working hours with start and finish times between 8am - 10am / 4pm - 6pm

Wellbeing & Culture

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for mental health and wellbeing support including access to therapy sessions
• Free fruit and healthy snacks, running and sports clubs, Cycle to Work Scheme, and showers in the studio
• Quarterly social gatherings, including our famous Christmas Party
• Enjoy a creative, inclusive, and collaborative culture