The Technical Analyst elaborates the technical analysis and, based on the orientation given by Architecture, design of the solution, in such way that it can be implemented by a Developer. The technical solution must be in line with company standards concerning quality and performance, and resource usage.

Function  description     

During the elaboration phase:

• Technical elaboration and documentation of the chosen solution alternative, translation of the functional requirements in technical requirements that can be handed over to a developer

During the construction phase:

• Follow-up of development and testing to ensure coherence between the functional specifications and the developed solution

In an agile context:

• Elaboration and construction are sliced and combined in sprints.

Ideal Profile

• Language requirements Dutch - Optional; French - Optional; English - Mandatory

• Education: Master

Agile requirements        

An analyst involved in Agile projects must have the "Agile mindset" which implies:

• A positive attitude and pragmatism

• Thirst for knowledge: Agile is about learning and adapting. Knowledge sharing is key to success.

• The goal of team success: Agile is about the success of the team, no individual success or heroic behavior. It is more important for the team to succeed than for the individual to have completed his/her tasks.

• There is no failure, only feedback: Agile is about taking everything as lessons, adjusting actions based on the feedback, resulting in continuous improvement.

Beyond the roles: 

• Agile teams are cross-functional.  All required disciplines are represented in the team (analysis, development, testing, … ). However, although team members have a primary role representing a discipline, they are expected to take on other roles and contribute to other disciplines  whenever it helps towards reaching the sprint goal.

Required experience / knowledge     

• At least 10 years of relevant experience

Business experience      

Preferable  

• Specific requirement for agile: practical experience with Scrum

Soft skills    

• Rigorous and methodical

• Adapts quickly and easily

• Communicative