Job Description
Senior Functional Analyst
Location
Hybrid working model
1 day per week on-site in Brussels
1 day per week on-site in Ghent
Approximately 50% remote work
Contract Duration
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.
Responsibilities
Stakeholder Analysis & Requirements
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.
Functional Analysis
Perform functional analysis for new features and enhancements.
Create and maintain functional documentation.
Support process optimization initiatives.
Testing & Quality Assurance
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.
Data & Integration
Support API integrations between systems.
Assist with data migrations and data quality activities.
Contribute to data validation and integration initiatives.
Documentation & Release Support
Maintain project and functional documentation.
Prepare release notes.
Support release communication activities.
Reporting & Collaboration
Produce reports, insights, and trend analyses.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Experience
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.
Technical Skills
Mandatory
Functional Analysis
API Integrations
REST APIs
Postman
Functional Testing
Business Process Management (BPM)
Excel VBA
Agile/Scrum
Stakeholder Management
Preferred
Jira
Confluence
Data Modeling
Data Migration
Power BI
Excel
Test Management Tools
JSON / JSON-LD
Methodologies & Knowledge
Agile/Scrum methodology
Functional analysis techniques
Business process optimization
Data quality management
API-based integrations
Project management principles
Soft Skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Efficient and organized working style
Team player
Independent and proactive
Strong stakeholder management abilities
Nice to Have
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.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
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.
