Senior Functional Analyst

Function

We're looking for a skilled professional to join our client's innovative team. This opportunity is tailored for someone who is ready to take on the role of a Senior Functional Analyst, engaging with various stakeholders and contributing meaningfully to the development of cutting-edge software solutions.

Responsibilities and Role

In this position, you will be the key individual responsible for user stories from inception to validation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Refining EPICs into actionable user stories while leading the mapping and prioritization processes.
• Collaborating with the product manager to craft and validate user stories.
• Working closely with the development team for ongoing user story refinement.
• Conducting validation checks post-development to ensure acceptance criteria are met.

Technical Skills and Profile

The ideal candidate will have a blend of strong analytical skills and technical knowledge, including:

• A minimum of 7 years of recent experience as a Functional Analyst, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity.
• Proficiency in technical concepts and familiarity with REST API, Swagger, and event-driven architecture.
• Recent experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, Jira, Confluence, and UML for data modeling.
• Ability to design wireframes using Figma, adhering to UX design best practices.

Soft Skills

In addition to your technical expertise, we are looking for someone who possesses the following soft skills:

• Outstanding communication skills, capable of fostering constructive discussions.
• Ability to translate complex topics into simple language for diverse audiences.
• Strong initiative and assertiveness, with a results-driven mindset and a commitment to quality.
• A collaborative spirit, able to navigate task switches with flexibility.
• Fluency in both Dutch and English is required; knowledge of French is a plus.