Functional Analyst (API)

Location: Brussels, Belgium; hybrid arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

Company

hirify.global is a consultancy providing embedded analysts and technology professionals for complex client transformation missions.

What you will do

• Analyze and model business processes using UML, BPMN, and API modeling tools.
• Translate business needs into modular, service-oriented, and technically coherent functional specifications.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to align end-to-end processes.
• Challenge and refine requirements for completeness, consistency, and architectural alignment.
• Support the transition from legacy systems to modular, API-driven architecture and enable front-end teams through robust APIs and modular services.
• Document complex information, contribute to testing strategies, and validate functional deliverables.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Functional Analyst, Solution Analyst, or in a similar role in complex IT environments.
• Strong modeling skills with UML, BPMN, and API specifications such as Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Experience with modular, service-based, or domain-driven architectures.
• Ability to structure, summarize, and challenge information and requirements.
• Critical thinking, strong ownership, and curiosity.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in customer, contract, or case management domains.
• Familiarity with Sparx EA, Draw.io, Postman, or API gateways.
• Understanding of Agile delivery methods and DevOps environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Embedded client consultancy work with support from hirify.global, including mentorship, peer coaching, communities of practice, and knowledge-sharing.
• Access to training and certifications covering UML, BPMN, domain-driven design, API lifecycle management, Agile, and DevOps.
• Career pathways toward Lead Consultant, Product/Solution Owner, or Architecture tracks through varied client engagements.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment focused on ownership, curiosity, craftsmanship, integrity, and client success.