Junior QA Analyst (Developer Pathway)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Posted on 04/02/2026

Our product-configuration and content-production platform establishes competitive advantages for automotive OEMs around the world, using the cloud to make real-time rendering accessible and affordable for any user in any market. Featuring innovative experiences and stunning graphics, it enhances every stage of the vehicle-shopping journey by increasing engagement, delivering personalisation, and driving sales. Formed in Newcastle in 2014, we have expanded to become a truly international company, trusted to deliver major global projects with brands including VW, Audi, BRP, BMW, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.

Job Description

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Type: Full Time

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

This unique role provides a pathway to becoming a QA Engineer within ZeroLight. Initially learning the ropes in our QA team, you will spend your first 1-2 years mastering our tech stack through QA testing, working on complex client projects, and ensuring our software is robust.

The Roadmap

Year 1: Deep dive into QA. You'll learn the ins and outs of our products, from Unreal Engine integrations to cloud-streaming architecture.

Year 2: While continuing your QA responsibilities, you will start to work on development based tasks during project downtime, specifically working within automation development.

The Goal: Successful completion of the two-year QA rotation and your assigned dev tasks will lead to a transition into a QA Engineer role within the company.

What You'll Do

• Plan 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.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Computer Science, Games Programming, or a related technical field.
• A strong interest in Quality Assurance.
• A good eye for detail and a methodical, pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• An understanding or interest in test automation is a plus.
• Based in the North East and excited to work from our Newcastle studio to benefit from face to face mentorship.

Why Join Us?

You'll be learning from seasoned pros across multiple disciplines, with a defined roadmap to a development role.

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
• 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
• 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