Senior Survey Programmer

6+ years’ experience programming surveys on the Forsta Surveys (Decipher) platform.

Decipher Proficiency: Strong expertise in Decipher survey programming, including logic implementation, piping, and survey customization.

Scripting Skills: Proficient in JavaScript and other scripting languages to enhance survey functionalities within the Decipher platform.

Survey Optimization: Ensure surveys are optimized for multiple devices and platforms, providing a smooth user experience.

Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to think outside the box.

Excellent understanding of logic and the ability to identify errors.

Exceptional ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects and priorities.

Strong understanding of marketing research and its data.

Strong programming aptitude with a working experience in the following:

XML , Python,Linux and Bash,HTML, JavaScript, and CSS,JS libraries & frameworks such as jQuery, Moment, Angular, React, CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap, Materialize,REST APIs.

Excellent communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure high-quality and efficient production of all survey development and related deliverables.

Review and analyze client-provided materials to fully understand project requirements.

Identify and address inconsistencies or loopholes between project requirements and provided materials.

Assist the project manager in preparing technical notes or questions for client clarification.

Proactively suggest improvements and promote best practices for question types, logic, quotas, survey structure, and data quality.

Evaluate proposed timelines with available resources and suggest changes when necessary.

Ensure client expectations align with deliverable capabilities, assisting the project manager as needed.

Collaborate with the project manager and senior team members to explore custom solutions for unique client needs.

Think creatively to identify and solve problems during survey planning, development, or fielding.

Broaden understanding of our platform and escalate issues to the lead programmer when in doubt.

Maintain and improve project quality and efficiency through code reviews, process improvements, and new technology.

Keep technical requirements documentation current by maintaining and revising internal and external documents.

Act quickly to recover project quality and timing when compromised, minimizing damage.

Serve as a senior escalation point for junior programmers, project managers, and vendors, guiding them on issue resolution and process reinforcement.

Work with the lead programmer to analyze incidents, implement preventative measures, and introduce new processes and workflows.

Promote new tools and technologies to help the department overcome obstacles or limitations.

Innovate by creating scripts/tools to meet client requests and department needs.

Assist in training and evaluating new and junior programmers by creating guides and conducting training sessions.

Act as a technical liaison between Programming/Development/SRE and Clients/Sales/Project Managers.

Set a positive example for team members and foster a collaborative team environment.

Strive for expertise in online market research and survey methodologies.

Display ownership, accountability, and pride in your work.

Take ownership of projects and provide support beyond regular work hours when needed.

Note: Please send Cv only, who can attend the interview weekdays, with short notice period (max 15 days only)

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