We are looking for a Senior Business / Functional Analyst for a long-term mission within a critical IT environment supporting railway traffic management systems. The role focuses on data consolidation, real-time processing, and distribution to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring reliable and efficient operations of key railway systems.
Responsibilities
Analyze business and functional needs across multiple stakeholders
Translate requirements into clear functional and technical specifications
Define and manage user stories within Agile/Scrum environments
Optimize existing processes to improve performance and accuracy
Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure alignment
Design test cases and execute validation scenarios
Perform impact analysis linked to business requirements
Contribute to both new developments and maintenance of existing systems
Scope
Real-time and batch data processing (pre, post, back-office)
Integration with external partners and European railway platforms
Internal systems: scheduling, billing, energy consumption, data platforms
API-driven ecosystems and data exchange services
Profile / Requirements :
Experience
10+ years in business/functional analysis within IT projects
Strong experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies
Proven ability to gather and formalize business requirements
Experience writing detailed functional documentation
Solid background in user stories and backlog management
Technical Expertise
Modeling: UML, BPMN
API & Web Services: REST, SOAP
API tools: Postman, Swagger (or equivalent)
Web security: JWT, OAuth
Testing: test cases, test scenarios
Data formats: XML, XSD, XPath
Development knowledge: Java, .NET, or Python
Languages
French or Dutch: C2 level
Second national language: B2
English: C1
Nice to Have
Experience in railway or transport sector
Experience in impact analysis and technical documentation
Soft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Analytical mindset and structured approach
Autonomous and proactive
Team integration and collaboration
Professional attitude and reliability