ZeroLight is a leading visualisation platform dedicated to helping brands build stunning digital customer experiences that captivate and convert. Whether it's creating world-beating product configurators, producing photoreal CGI content, or accessing enterprise-standard cloud-streaming, ZeroLight makes the process simpler, faster, and more efficient.
* Location: Newcastle upon Tyne / Hybrid Working
* Type: Full Time
* Note: We are seeking candidates based in the North East and are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Mid-Level Developer to join our team. You will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and optimising our cutting‑edge, data‑heavy web applications. This role requires a strong focus on modern front‑end development, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and a commitment to quality and performance.
Core Technical Skills & Experience
Front‑End Development
* Strong proficiency in modern React development (v18+) and TypeScript.
* Comfortable using standard React Hooks to manage component logic.
* Experience building and maintaining modular, reusable UI components.
* Experience working with data‑heavy applications and managing complex state (e.g. Redux).
* Experience integrating front‑end applications with external and internal REST APIs.
Tools & Methodology
* Proficiency with the Node.js runtime and NPM ecosystem for dependency management.
* Experience with front‑end build tools (e.g. Vite or Webpack).
* Strong proficiency in Git version control.
* Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment, using Jira for task management and participating in sprint planning and standups.
Quality, performance, & accessibility
* Commitment to maintaining high code quality, standards, and documentation.
* Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across the entire stack.
* Experience of implementing unit, functional, and automated testing strategies.
* Understanding of common front‑end performance optimization techniques (e.g. code‑splitting, lazy loading).
* Awareness of web accessibility (a11y) best practices, including WCAG AA standards.
* Familiarity or experience with 3D rendering engines (e.g. Unreal or Unity) or interfacing with real‑time 3D visualization services.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly AWS. Experience with serverless functions, such as AWS Lambda, is highly beneficial.
* Experience using Storybook for developing, visualizing, and testing UI components.
* Familiarity with CSS‑in‑JS solutions (e.g. styled‑components) for creating themed and brand‑aligned interfaces.
* Experience with web application integrations, such as iframe‑based architectures using the PostMessage API.
* Knowledge of internationalization (i18n) and localization (l18n) frameworks (e.g. FormatJS/react‑intl).
* Practical experience with CI/CD workflows and tools (e.g. GitLab Pipelines or Jenkins).
What to expect
At ZeroLight, we value innovation and creativity, shaping our lifestyle and professional benefits around a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding environment.
Reward & Contribution:
* Annual salary review process
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance program
* Provision of all the tools you need to perform your best work
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
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
* 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
To apply for this role, please send your CV to our Talent Team - careers@zerolight.com
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