Functional analysis advisor (I09974)
Job Description:
Senior Functional Analysis Advisor (Jira / Confluence) | Brussels, Belgium | 19-Month Contract
Location: Brussels, Belgium (1060)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until December 2027 (19-month contract, full-time)
We're looking for an experienced Functional Analysis Advisor to join a dynamic Project Support Team, supporting IT development teams by driving best practices in functional analysis, modeling, testing, and collaboration tools.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional who enjoys mentoring teams, improving development processes, and working with modern collaboration platforms and AI-driven solutions.
What You'll Do
- Advise and support IT development teams on functional analysis methodologies and best practices.
- Manage and evolve Jira and Confluence, including user support, administration, technical features (APIs, macros), and process improvements.
- Participate in cloud migration initiatives and evaluate alternative collaboration solutions.
- Define and manage end-to-end functional testing strategies, including:
- Test planning
- Test case creation
- Functional test execution
- Test reporting
- Support analysts with documentation, modeling, and testing tools.
- Conduct quality reviews, audits, and ensure compliance with analysis standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve development processes and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tool and process interoperability.
- Explore and promote the adoption of AI solutions within software development processes.
Required Experience
10+ years of experience in Functional Analysis or a similar role
Strong expertise with:
- Jira
- Confluence
- Functional Analysis
- Data Modeling
- Agile & Scrum
- Functional Testing & Test Design
Solid understanding of:
- Requirements gathering
- Object-Oriented development principles
- Software development lifecycle
- Testing methodologies
Experience with UML, BPMN, ArchiMate, or other modeling frameworks is considered a strong advantage.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Passion for process improvement and knowledge sharing
- Experience coaching and supporting development teams
- Interest in Artificial Intelligence and its application within software development
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced project environments
Languages
- French – Native
- English – Professional
- Dutch – Good passive understanding (minimum)
Contract Details
Brussels, Belgium
Full-Time Contract
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until December 2027
If you're an experienced Functional Analyst with deep Jira/Confluence expertise and a passion for improving development practices, we'd love to hear from you.