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. About ZeroLight ZeroLight is a visualisation platform for brands that want to 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. The Role 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. What You'll Do 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 Requirements What We're Looking For 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 Benefits Why Join Us? 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. 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: 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