API Functional / Technical Analyst
Zaventem, BE
Job Purpose:
Fleetcare, Bridgestone’s direct tyre and fleet management solution for large fleets, manages over 300K vehicles across 1000+ exclusive contracts. At the heart of this ecosystem is Fleetbridge—a core platform that enables tyre and contract management by connecting fleets, service providers, and Bridgestone’s field and back-office operations. A key strategic priority is integrating Fleetbridge with strategic dealer networks to enable seamless, automated data exchange.
The Fleetbridge Technical Product Owner will lead end-to-end integration activities (from requirement gathering to testing) with external partners, while coordinating internal integrations between global and local Bridgestone systems.
Responsibilities:
External Integrations (Fleet Partners)
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Participate in requirement gathering sessions with external partners for new integration opportunities.
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Lead or support the analysis and documentation of technical integration stories.
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Coordinate end-to-end integration testing efforts and ensure a smooth go-live process.
Internal Bridgestone Integrations
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Collaborate with internal product teams (e.g., Tirematics) to identify and align on integration needs.
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Participate in cross-team requirement analysis and backlog planning.
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Coordinate end-to-end testing to validate system interoperability.
Team Leadership (India-based Analyst Team)
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Lead and manage the India-based Analyst team: onboard new analysts, define and implement processes, and ensure adherence to best practices.
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Validate and review the quality of work delivered by team members.
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Act as a mentor and knowledge resource within the analyst community.
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Lead weekly Backlog Refinement sessions for the Fleetbridge product.
Experience:
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Proven experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or in a similar role within complex, backend-focused environments.
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Experience in fleet management, automotive, or related domains is highly desirable.
Technical Skills:
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Strong understanding of APIs, Webhooks, and integration projects with third-party systems (e.g., FMS platforms, IoT devices).
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Hands-on experience working in Agile environments using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar.
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Familiarity with DevOps environments and continuous delivery principles is a plus.
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Skilled in gathering and translating business requirements into structured user stories and technical documentation.
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Solid understanding of system integration, data exchange protocols, and enterprise architecture principles.
Language Skills:
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Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Soft/Behavioral Skills:
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business audiences.
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Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
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Comfortable working with distributed teams in hybrid or remote setups.
Location:
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Based in Europe; hybrid work setup with occasional travel as required.
At Bridgestone, we prioritize fostering co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. When you join Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, contributing to our mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.”
We offer:
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Flexible remote or hybrid work model with a Europe-based focus.
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A key role in shaping a mission-critical global platform that enables predictive maintenance and connected mobility.
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Collaboration with a global team across Japan, Singapore, India, the US, and Europe.
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Opportunity to work at the intersection of digital platforms, IoT, and sustainable mobility.