Test Engineer

at  Lorax Compliance Ltd

TEST ENGINEER

Reporting To: Test Manager
Location: Rugby
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Closing date for applications: Sunday 9 February2025
Applications, including your cv and a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role, should be submitted via Indeed. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
No agencies please
Lorax EPI are looking to recruit a Test Engineer to their growing team. Working at the forefront of our QA team, to ensure high-quality software delivery by designing and executing comprehensive test strategies, developing automation, and improving test processes in collaboration with development teams.
Who We Are
Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, with a passionate team of over 50 professionals based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Established in 2014, we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of environmental compliance through our innovative cloud software solutions and expert consulting services. Our work empowers companies worldwide to navigate and simplify the complexities of environmental regulations, including packaging legislation, plastics taxes, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
As a Certified B Corporation® since 2022, Lorax EPI is committed to the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued, respected, and has the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Our Staffing Blueprint
We are a team of dynamic, motivated, and environmentally conscious individuals who are passionate about making a difference. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, and are eager to tackle the challenges of environmental compliance with cutting-edge technology, Lorax EPI is the perfect place for you.

To be considered for this role, you need at least 5 years of automation and +7 years of overall testing experience. You will need to demonstrate a critical mindset with a proven ability to identify weaknesses and challenge assumptions during the development process, including the following:

• Experience across multiple types of testing:
• System Testing
• Sanity Testing
• Integration Testing
• Interface Testing
• Regression Testing

In this role, you will :

• Develop and maintain test automation scripts for both functional and non-functional tests, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient test execution.
• Contribute to the improvement of test frameworks and suggest enhancements to optimize testing processes and outcomes.
• Utilise a solid understanding of coding languages (with expertise in at least one) to design, implement, and maintain effective automation tests, ensuring high quality and reliability.
• Identify and analyse test results to uncover potential risks and work closely with developers to prioritize and resolve defects.
• Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements and provide input on testing strategies and best practices.
• Design and execute a variety of test types, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests, ensuring the product meets quality standards.
• Communicate test results and defect impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, assisting in the prioritisation of defect resolution.
• Support the Senior Test Engineer in the coordination of testing efforts, particularly in complex system integration projects or high-impact releases.
• Investigate and troubleshoot system issues, helping to identify root causes and work towards permanent solutions.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring effective task management and delivery.
• Mentor junior test engineers, offering guidance on testing techniques, automation tools, and frameworks, while developing leadership skills.
• Continuously seek to improve testing processes, incorporating new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

We Offer
- A chance to be part of a mission driven Company.
- A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment that values creativity, innovation, and diversity.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a growing company.
Hybrid Statement
This role requires full-time office attendance during the initial 6-month probation period to ensure effective onboarding and collaboration with the team. Upon successful completion of probation, and with the agreement of your manager, the role will transition to a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for up to 3 days of remote work per week, depending on business needs and team requirements.
Additional Benefits
- Annual bonus based on employee and company performance.
- Hybrid working policy available after successfully completing probation.
- Enhanced workplace pension scheme
- Flexibility to buy or sell 5 days annual leave every year.
- Death in service benefit
- Access to the Help@hand employee assistance app. Ple
- Volunteering day
- Company events
VISA Statement:
Please take note that Lorax EPI does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Join Us:
If you are ready to use your skills and passion to contribute to a more sustainable future, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and making a positive impact.

Selection Process:

• CV and Covering letter submission via Indeed closes on 9 February 2025.
• Preliminary telephone interviews will begin immediately.
• Selection Process, including final interviews in our Rugby office if required, will follow.
• Job offers will be made no later than the end of February.

Lorax will review submissions throughout the application period and reserves the right to close the selection process early if a satisfactory candidate is identified. We recommend early applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rugby, Warwickshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Manual Testing: 7 years (required)
• End to End Automation Testing: 5 years (required)
• AWS/C#: 3 years (preferred)
• building automation tests from scratch: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rugby, Warwickshire
Application deadline: 09/02/202

To be considered for this role, you need at least 5 years of automation and +7 years of overall testing experience. You will need to demonstrate a critical mindset with a proven ability to identify weaknesses and challenge assumptions during the development process, including the following:

• Experience across multiple types of testing:
• System Testing
• Sanity Testing
• Integration Testing
• Interface Testing
• Regression Testin

In this role, you will :

• Develop and maintain test automation scripts for both functional and non-functional tests, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient test execution.
• Contribute to the improvement of test frameworks and suggest enhancements to optimize testing processes and outcomes.
• Utilise a solid understanding of coding languages (with expertise in at least one) to design, implement, and maintain effective automation tests, ensuring high quality and reliability.
• Identify and analyse test results to uncover potential risks and work closely with developers to prioritize and resolve defects.
• Collaborate with the development team to understand requirements and provide input on testing strategies and best practices.
• Design and execute a variety of test types, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security tests, ensuring the product meets quality standards.
• Communicate test results and defect impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, assisting in the prioritisation of defect resolution.
• Support the Senior Test Engineer in the coordination of testing efforts, particularly in complex system integration projects or high-impact releases.
• Investigate and troubleshoot system issues, helping to identify root causes and work towards permanent solutions.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring effective task management and delivery.
• Mentor junior test engineers, offering guidance on testing techniques, automation tools, and frameworks, while developing leadership skills.
• Continuously seek to improve testing processes, incorporating new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness