About the mission
We are looking for a senior functional analyst with project leadership capabilities to join our ICT team. The role involves translating business needs into functional analyses, developing new functionalities, and acting as a bridge between business and IT. The position offers autonomy and responsibility within a compact team, with a focus on digital transformation and modernization of public applications.
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Description
The Unemployment Benefits Fund (HVW) is a public social security institution responsible for the payment of unemployment benefits and related rights (youth vacation, activation measures, etc.).Through the digital platform My HVW file, insured persons can consult and manage their files. The application currently mainly offers consultative functionalities but is evolving into an interactive self-service platform.
The application is developed in an Agile context with iterative deliveries and close collaboration with the business.
Technological context:
Java (backend)
Angular (frontend)
API-first architecture
Integrations with external systems
eID authentication
To strengthen the ICT team (currently 4 developers), we are looking for a senior functional analyst with project leadership capabilities, who can work autonomously and take ownership of their domain.
Why this assignment?
Direct impact on service delivery to citizens (digital transformation)
Modernization of a public application
Autonomy and responsibility within a compact team
Combination of analysis, project management, and stakeholder management
Responsibilities
Analysis & functional design
Translating business needs into functional analyses and solution proposals
Developing new functionalities (self-service flows, application types, communication module, etc.)
Drafting user stories, use cases, process descriptions, and data models
Ensuring consistency and reusability within the application landscape
Coordination & integration
Coordinating with solution architects and backend teams
Defining interfaces, APIs, and data flows
Acting as a bridge between business and IT
Project management
Establishing and monitoring planning, scope, and priorities
Coordinating team activities
Reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies
Point of contact for stakeholders (ICT, business, external partners)
Quality assurance
Guiding and executing testing activities (SIT/UAT)
Ensuring standards and best practices are maintained
Ensuring clear and up-to-date documentation
Expected deliverables
Functional analyses and solution designs
User stories and acceptance criteria
Test scenarios and validation reports
Project planning and status reporting
Profile & selection criteria
Analysis
Minimum 10 years of experience as a functional analyst in web applications
Experience with integrated systems and complex data flows
Project management
Minimum 10 years of experience in project management (preferably Agile)
People & stakeholder management
Minimum 10 years of experience in leading/coordinating teams
Strong communication skills and stakeholder management
Acting as a bridge between business and IT
Technical affinity
Good knowledge of software development processes
Experience with APIs and integrations
Knowledge of the Java ecosystem is a plus
Language knowledge
Good knowledge of French
Active knowledge of the other national language
Professional knowledge of English
Application
CV (max. 3-4 pages) with relevant projects
Minimum 2 references that substantiate the required experience
Contract & modalities
Duration: 6-12 months (extendable)
Commitment: preferably 4-5 days/week
Start: as soon as possible
Working method: hybrid (presence at key moments)
Reporting: head of Development
What you'll do
- Translating business needs into functional analyses and solution proposals
- Developing new functionalities (self-service flows, application types, communication module, etc.)
- Drafting user stories, use cases, process descriptions, and data models
- Ensuring consistency and reusability within the application landscape
- Coordinating with solution architects and backend teams
- Defining interfaces, APIs, and data flows
- Acting as a bridge between business and IT
- Establishing and monitoring planning, scope, and priorities
- Coordinating team activities
- Reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies
- Point of contact for stakeholders (ICT, business, external partners)
- Guiding and executing testing activities (SIT/UAT)
- Ensuring standards and best practices are maintained
- Ensuring clear and up-to-date documentation
What we're looking for
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a functional analyst in web applications
- Experience with integrated systems and complex data flows
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management (preferably Agile)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leading/coordinating teams
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management
- Good knowledge of software development processes
- Experience with APIs and integrations
- Knowledge of the Java ecosystem is a plus
- Good knowledge of French
- Active knowledge of the other national language
- Professional knowledge of English
Skills
- Java
- Angular
- API-first architecture