Hello Network,
Greetings for the day!
We are looking for a Functional IT Analyst for a freelance project in Ghent, Belgium. The position is Full-Time (5 days p/week) and hybrid over an initial duration of 9 Months.
Contractual Details
Location: Ghent, Belgium (2 days onsite / 3 days WFH)
Duration: 9 Months (plus a high likelihood of extensions)
B2B Freelance / Contract
5 Days Per Week / Full-Time
Languages: English + Dutch OR French Fluency MANDATORY
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please only apply on this role if you meet the language requirements AND can commit to a full-time / hybrid contract.
About the Role:
As a Functional Analyst, you will play a crucial role in the realization of various business/IT projects. You will act as the vital link between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring that IT tools and functionalities deliver real value to our customers and internal users.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
* Collaborate with domain architects and product owners to understand business requirements and processes.
* Translate business needs into clear and concise functional specifications.
* Utilize techniques such as user story mapping, user story writing, UML, BPMN, wireframing, and domain modelling to document and analyse processes.
* Gather information through various communication methods to ensure optimal solutions.
Functional Design & Documentation:
* Convert features into structured story maps, providing a comprehensive overview of project requirements.
* Provide iterative elaboration, refinement, and detailed descriptions of functionalities in a manner understandable to both business and technical teams.
* Work one sprint ahead of the development team to ensure a smooth flow of input.
Project Collaboration & Validation:
* Actively participate in project teams, working closely with product owners, project managers, architects, software engineers, and UX designers.
* Follow the development process closely and validate functionalities through testing and verification.
* Work with Jira to track and manage tasks.
Continuous Improvement:
* Critically assess the added value of requested adjustments and expansions in both business and IT.
* Contribute to a culture of creativity and innovation.
* Work within an agile methodology.
Qualifications:
* Proven ability to work at a detailed level while maintaining a holistic overview.
* Strong understanding of process and structure documentation techniques (user story mapping, user story writing, UML, BPMN, wireframing, domain modelling, etc.).
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge and validate requirements.
* Creativity and a drive for innovation.
* Knowledge of or experience with agile methodologies, values, and principles.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently.
* Strong team player with a hands-on and proactive attitude.
* Intermediate knowledge of Agile practices, BPMN, and Jira.
* Intermediate Knowledge of .Net.
* Fluent in Dutch or French, with professional working proficiency in English.
If interested in this role, please apply on this job post or contact @Rhys Howells with your CV.
Good luck with your possible application!