Associate IT QA Analyst Digital Transformation at Vital Farms - Current Crew Members

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

The Associate QA Analyst will be responsible for designing and executing testing strategies to validate the functionality, performance, and usability of our digital solutions. This role will involve collaborating closely with development teams, business stakeholders, and UX/UI designers to identify test requirements, develop test plans, and execute test cases across various digital platforms and technologies. The QA Analyst will also play a key role in identifying and reporting defects, tracking resolution progress, and ensuring that our digital solutions meet the highest standards of quality and user satisfaction. 

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for digital solutions undergoing transformation.
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to validate the functionality, usability, and performance of digital solutions across various business applications.
• Support and conduct functional testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to identify defects, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in digital solutions.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover hidden defects and usability issues that may impact the user experience and business outcomes.
• Document test results, defects, and test cases in test management tools, and track defect resolution progress through to closure.
• Work closely with development teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and diagnose defects, and provide detailed information to facilitate timely resolution.
• Collaborate with business analysts and functional designers to ensure that digital solutions meet design specifications, accessibility standards, and user experience guidelines.
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, and provide input on testing efforts and priorities.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in digital quality assurance, and continuously enhance skills and knowledge through self-learning and professional development opportunities. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; relevant certifications a plus.
• 2+years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on testing digital solutions such as web applications, mobile apps, and e-commerce platforms.
• Ability to travel 20-30% for company onboarding, team meetings and other business needs
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices, with experience in manual and automated testing techniques.
• Proficiency in test management tools and experience with bug tracking systems.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks. 
• Experience with ERP and other Business Applications would be a plus.
• Experience with EDI testing, and experience with Microsoft DevOps and specifically the test plan module would be a plus.   
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, isolate, and communicate defects effectively to development teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders and work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day 

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.