Senior Functional Analyst-EVIV002483

• Hybrid working model
• 1 day per week on-site in Brussels
• 1 day per week on-site in Ghent
• Approximately 50% remote work

• Start: July 2026
• End: July 2027
• Full-time assignment (5 days per week)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Functional Analyst to support the development and optimization of a public-sector data platform and association register environment. The role focuses on functional analysis API integrations testing stakeholder management and process optimization within an Agile environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders development teams and data specialists to improve data quality streamline integrations and support digital public services.

• Analyze business needs and stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct workshops and interviews to gather requirements.
• Translate business requirements into user stories and functional specifications.
• Participate in refinement sessions and support technical feasibility discussions.

• Perform functional analysis for new features and enhancements.
• Create and maintain functional documentation.
• Support process optimization initiatives.

• Design and execute:
  • Functional tests
  • API tests
  • Integration tests
• Develop and maintain test scenarios using Postman.
• Document test results and track defects.
• Recommend quality improvements.

• Support API integrations between systems.
• Assist with data migrations and data quality activities.
• Contribute to data validation and integration initiatives.

• Maintain project and functional documentation.
• Prepare release notes.
• Support release communication activities.

• Produce reports insights and trend analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Functional Analyst.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with API integrations.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with REST APIs.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Postman.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with functional testing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business operations within an ICT environment.
• Experience with business process development and optimization (BPM).
• Experience with functional analysis.
• Experience with stakeholder management.
• Experience with project coordination planning estimation and reporting.
• At least 1 year of experience with VBA in Excel.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Dutch language proficiency at CEFR C2 level.

• Functional Analysis
• API Integrations
• REST APIs
• Postman
• Functional Testing
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Excel VBA
• Agile/Scrum
• Stakeholder Management

• Jira
• Confluence
• Data Modeling
• Data Migration
• Power BI
• Excel
• Test Management Tools
• JSON / JSON-LD

• Agile/Scrum methodology
• Functional analysis techniques
• Business process optimization
• Data quality management
• API-based integrations
• Project management principles

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Efficient and organized working style
• Team player
• Independent and proactive
• Strong stakeholder management abilities

• Experience within a government or public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of public data domains and data quality processes.
• Experience working with central data registers or large-scale data platforms.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• 3 years of Functional Analyst experience.
• 5 years of API integration experience.
• 2 years of REST API experience.
• 3 years of Postman experience.
• 3 years of functional testing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of VBA experience.
• Native-level or C2 Dutch language proficiency.