Junior QA Analyst (Developer Pathway)
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Job Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Junior QA Analyst (Developer Pathway)
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.
To apply: Please send your
About ZeroLight
ZeroLight is a visualisation platform for brands that want to build stunning digital customer experiences that captivate and convert. Whether its 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. Youll 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 Youll 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.
Requirements
What Were 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.
A solid understanding of at least one programming language (e.g. C C# Python or JavaScript) and an interest in real-time rendering or cloud tech.
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.
Benefits
Why Join Us
Youll 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:
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
