Job Description

QA Analyst

Reporting To: QA Manager

Location: Rugby

Salary: from 34,000 dependent on skills and experience

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 October 2025

Applications, including your cv and a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role, should be submitted via Indeed.

No agencies please

Lorax EPI are looking to recruit a QA Analyst to join their growing team. Working at the forefront of our QA team, to support the software development of our cloud based environmental software, focusing on leveraging technical depth and capacity for independent work, along with a collaborative spirit to advance goals effectively.

Who We Are

Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, with a passionate team of over 60 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 3 years of QA experience working in an agile environment, along with:

Demonstratable experience of cloud-based technologies (AWS). Strong frontend and backend testing experience. Strong database experience: MS SQL and dynamo. Data testing and validation experience. Strong understanding of ETL's and how to test them. Strong integration testing experience using Lambda wrapper / microservice or knowledge of JSON structures. Experience with AWS serverless or similar technologies. Strong understanding of release approaches and risks associated. ISTQB Foundation. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Industry curiosity and motivation to explore emerging trends, tools, and methodologies. Environmentally conscious individual. With an interest in developing environmental regulation technologies.
Nice to have but not required:

Experience using: Postman, K6, JMeter, Burp. Basic automation knowledge, desire to learn automation. Experience with performance / load testing.

Key Result Areas/Principal Responsibilities

Develop and maintain test cases for both functional and non-functional tests, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and efficient test execution. Contribute to the improvement of quality team and suggest enhancements to optimize testing processes and outcomes. A solid understanding of test techniques and approaches, ensuring high quality and reliability testing. 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. 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. Coach and mentor testers. Foster a collaborative team environment, providing feedback and encouraging open communication. Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

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.?

- 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 12 October 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 November.
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: From 34,000.00 per year

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
Ability to commute/relocate:

Rugby CV21 1FD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

QA Analysis: 3 years (required) API Testing: 3 years (required) AWS: 3 years (required) System Integration: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rugby CV21 1FD