Functional Analyst – Market Services (Energy Sector) - ORE000995

Functional Analyst – Market Services (Energy Sector)

Location: Gosselies, Belgium
Work Model: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week on-site)
Contract Type: Full-time consultancy assignment
Duration: 1–3 years (estimated start: June 2026)

About the Role

We are seeking a Market Services Functional Analyst to join a Market Services IT Factory within a major Belgian energy distribution organization. The team is responsible for applications that collect, process, and manage meter data from both smart and electromechanical meters.

You will work across the full application lifecycle, supporting both project delivery and ongoing system maintenance, with a focus on meter data management platforms and their integration within a complex energy IT ecosystem.

Key Applications

• PRISM (HPCM, Smart Meter Management, Remote Operations)
• COMET (EnergyIP, Smart Meter Data Collection)
• Integrated meter data and market services systems

Responsibilities

Application Maintenance

• Gather and document business requirements
• Write user stories for bug fixes and enhancements
• Perform end-to-end testing on systems and integrations
• Analyse and document defects, collaborating with developers and vendors
• Provide functional support to business users
• Handle incidents from business teams and monitoring tools

Project Activities

• Propose functional and technical solutions for business needs
• Document and validate functional and technical specifications
• Execute end-to-end testing on delivered solutions
• Support bug fixing during test and implementation phases
• Work closely with development vendors to resolve issues
• Translate business requirements into system changes

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server / Oracle SQL) – minimum 3 years
• Experience with backlog tools (e.g., Azure DevOps or equivalent)
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., HPQC / ALM or equivalent)
• Experience as a Functional Analyst / Business Analyst – minimum 5 years

Domain Experience

• Experience in the energy / utility sector (Belgium preferred) – minimum 3 years
• Understanding of metering systems (HPCM, AMR, MV90 or similar) is an advantage
• Exposure to EnergyIP or similar meter data management platforms is a plus
• Experience in IT/application monitoring setup is a plus

Language Requirements

• French: C1 level (CEFR) – mandatory

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented
• Curious and eager to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive, autonomous, and reliable
• Strong team collaboration skills

Additional Information

• Hybrid setup with mandatory on-site presence in Gosselies (minimum 2 days/week; additional days may be required depending on project needs)
• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required due to limited public transport access
• Occasional travel to other operational sites may be required
• Role involves access to sensitive systems; background checks and reference validation will be required in line with ISO 27001 requirements