Job Description
The Hulpkas voor Werkloosheidsvoorzieningen (HVW) is a public social security institution responsible for the payment of unemployment benefits and related entitlements (youth holiday, activation measures, etc.).
Through the digital platform Mijn HVW-dossier, insured persons can consult and manage their file. Currently, the application primarily offers consultative functionalities, but it is evolving into an interactive self-service platform.
The application is being 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), HVW is looking for a senior functional analyst with project leader capabilities who can work autonomously and take ownership of his/her 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
1. Analysis & Functional Design
- Translating business needs into functional analyses and solution proposals
- Developing new functionalities (self-service flows, request types, communication module, …)
- Drafting user stories, use cases, process descriptions, and data models
- Monitoring consistency and reusability within the application landscape
2. Alignment & Integration
- Aligning with solution architects and backend teams
- Defining interfaces, APIs, and data flows
- Bridging function between business and IT
3. Project Management
- Drafting and monitoring planning, scope, and priorities
- Coordinating team activities
- Reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies
- Point of contact for stakeholders (ICT, business, external partners)
4. Quality Assurance
- Guiding and executing test activities (SIT/UAT)
- Monitoring standards and best practices
- Ensure 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
Analyse
- 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 managing/coordinating teams
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management
- Bridging function between business and IT
Technical affinity
- Good knowledge of software development processes
- Experience with APIs and integrations
- Knowledge of the Java ecosystem is a