Functional Analyst

Role Overview

• Gather user requirements;
• Contribute to the functional analysis by producing preliminary, functional, and technical documentation;
• Analyze issues and propose potential solutions;
• Collaborate on prototype development to help define the client experience;
• Participate in sprints by supporting the development team and validating user stories;
• Write, document, and execute functional test scenarios, and validate results;
• Participate in integrated testing and prepare test data;
• Provide post-implementation support and assist users during acceptance testing.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience as a functional analyst;
• Proven experience with the Scrum framework;
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Visio, as well as REST APIs;
• Experience reading and writing beginner
• to intermediate-level SQL queries (joins, aggregation, subqueries);
• Experience validating data models, integration flows, and data migration strategies;
• Knowledge of relational database models (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, DynamoDB);
• Ability to manage multiple complex files simultaneously, involving business, development, infrastructure, and security aspects, with rigor and attention to detail;
• Understanding of distributed architectures, as well as compliance, governance, and risk management concepts;
• Strong leadership, initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Extra edge

• Experience with SAFe, Azure DevOps, Figma, Miro, Lucidchart, and Bizzdesign;
• Industry experience in insurance, financial services, or other business sectors;
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT principles, data pipelines, and data governance.

Language skills

• French: Proficient
• English: Proficient

Tech Stack

• Azure
• DynamoDB
• ETL
• MongoDB
• MySQL
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• SQL

Benefits

• Balance that works for you: Work-life balance helps us stay at our best. With flexible work options and our Unlimited Vacation Plan, you can rest and recharge when you need it most.
• Support for your well-being: Our benefits are designed with optimal health and wellness in mind. You’ll have access to 24/7 virtual healthcare, as well as an extensive wellness portal that provides tools and resources to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Continuous growth and learning: Through partnerships with world-renowned education leaders, we provide access to thousands of top-rated online courses and certifications. With exclusive leadership programs and a tuition reimbursement program for external training, we set you up to achieve your ambitions.
• Ownership with opportunity: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan with matched contributions, you become a shareholder, directly benefiting from our collective achievements.
• Equal employment opportunity: Alithya is committed to providing an inclusive workplace through the implementation of an equal employment opportunity program. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
• An inclusive path to success: Fostering an environment where you can thrive starts with ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to contact us. For more information, please visit our accessibility page: https://www.alithya.com/en/accessibility.