Young Graduate - Junior Functional Analyst (September 2026)

Leuven
Software Development
Young Professional

Will you obtain a bachelor's or master's degree in an IT technical field by summer 2026 and be ready for your first job? Would you like to work in the IT sector and does Agile working appeal to you? Then Cegeka has a tailor-made challenge for you! Cegeka is a leading ICT company that offers high-quality solutions to its clients. We always strive for a tailor-made solution, i.e. the ideal match for the client to achieve its objectives. We also look for this match when expanding our team. Competencies and character are essential for us, alongside experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realise his potential. Cegeka is looking for a Junior Functional Analyst who wants to form the bridge between the client and the internal development team.

  • As Functional Analyst, you will map out the functional requirements, make analyses, write and plan user stories for one or more applications, check acceptance criteria and, last but not least, communicate with both developers and the client. They see you as the point of contact for functional questions. 
  • You always start from an end-user's point of view and make the necessary efforts to achieve a beautiful whole. 
  • You are familiar with Agile methods.
  • Over time, you give the developers insights and even make suggestions to improve things.
  • Together as a team, you make sure we deliver a beautiful project. An experienced Functional Analyst and Product Owner will gladly assist you in this and coach you throughout the process. 
  • As our customer is central, you will occasionally work at the customer's premises.

What you need to succeed:

  • You have recently graduated as a bachelor or master within an IT field (e.g. Software Management), but people without an IT degree are also eligible (e.g. Commercial Sciences, TEW, Commercial Engineering,...) In your education, terms such as ‘Agile’ and ‘Scrum’ came up.
  • You already have a first experience as Functional Analyst. 
  • You are communicative and write fluently in Dutch. 
  • You are a communicative team player. Knowledge sharing, eagerness to learn, drive and flexibility are part of your DNA. 
  • You are critical, can think things through conceptually and propose them.
  • You are fluent in oral and written communication, both to customers and to the team, in Dutch and in English. French is a plus!
  • You have a high sense of responsibility and are able to tackle assignments independently. 
  • You are result-oriented with an eye for risk and quality.

What are we offering:

  • You will start on 1 September 2026.
  • We ask a lot (talents) of you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return!
  • You start at a Top Employer! 
  • A competitive salary supplemented with fringe benefits. Meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalisation insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a lump-sum expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the opportunity to give your salary package a personal touch thanks to our Flex Reward Plan. 
  • Flexible working hours and a great work/life balance. 
  • A top team: where new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome!
  • Team events, happy hours and an always legendary company party are part of this. 
  • Continuous learning: through innovation centres, reading groups, knowledge sharing meetings, hackathons, participation in conferences and external training courses, we focus on knowledge sharing and learning. 
  • Opportunity for growth: depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths.
  • Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths. 
  • Hybrid working: you work on site at the customer and/or from the Cegeka office in Leuven, combined with working from home.
  • We value sustainability by pursuing CO2 neutrality with the electrification of our vehicle fleet and an eco-friendly data centre. We develop innovative solutions with a positive 

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

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