Data Analyst II - Survey Programming

Nielsen; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen India is seeking a Technical Survey Data Analyst to program survey questionnaires using Decipher and related tools, ensuring QA and alignment with client needs. You'll liaise with Brand Impact Research and project teams, resolve field issues, and prepare cross-tabulations while maintaining data quality.

The role requires 3+ years in survey programming, strong Python/HTML/CSS/JavaScript skills, and experience with Decipher. Night shifts and weekend work are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in survey program development.
• Bachelor's Degree/ B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Engineering or IT-related fields.
• Proficiency in Python 2.7, XML, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Experience in Decipher survey programming platform.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Turning a questionnaire document into an online survey using Decipher or other survey software.
• Performing rigorous quality assurance checks on survey programs to ensure that they are error-free and meet client expectations.
• Working with the client services and research teams to ensure that client expectations are met and exceeded.
• Communicating with internal stakeholders to obtain clarifications and/or resolve survey programming issues.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with programmed surveys while they are in the field.
• Reviewing collected data for outliers, skip logic issues, or inconsistencies.
• Cleanse data, data merging, and Create cross-tabulation tables.
• The position involves night shifts and weekend work. Adapting to this schedule is a crucial aspect of the role.
• Support all operational tasks undertaken by the team outside of survey and data programming, ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute to overall project success

Skills

Decipher

Python

JavaScript

XML

HTML/CSS

Survey programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or IT-related

Tools

Decipher

Job description

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

Our Technical Survey Data Analysts are responsible for programming survey questionnaires based on the materials provided by the Brand Impact Research Team, using specific software to program surveys, such as Decipher. This position combines survey development (from questionnaires), quality assurance, and direct communication with internal stakeholders and partners. This role will include liaising with project managers and researchers to understand their requirements, programming surveys according to their specifications, and resolving any issues encountered during fieldwork. The role also involves checking and cleaning survey data, merging data, and creating cross‑tabulation tables.

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Turning a questionnaire document into an online survey using Decipher or other survey software
• Performing rigorous quality assurance checks on survey programs to ensure that they are error‑free and meet client expectations
• Working with the client services and research teams to ensure that client expectations are met and exceeded
• Communicating with internal stakeholders to obtain clarifications and/or resolve survey programming issues
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with programmed surveys while they are in the field
• Reviewing collected data for outliers, skip logic issues, or inconsistencies
• Cleanse data, data merging, and Create cross‑tabulation tables
• The position involves night shifts and weekend work. Adapting to this schedule is a crucial aspect of the role.
• Support all operational tasks undertaken by the team outside of survey and data programming, ensuring seamless workflow and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute to overall project success

Necessary Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and the desire to seek solutions for novel situations as they arise
• Attention to detail – quality, and accuracy in all work and interactions
• A self‑motivated, curious learner with the ability to work collaboratively and willingness to lean in – need to jump in quickly, adapt, and work in a collaborative team environment, managing multiple projects at once
• Agile and open‑minded, resilient with an enthusiasm for problem‑solving.
• Quick learner with a logical mindset and analytical thinking who is passionate about technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Friendly, motivated, dynamic, ambitious, and definitely a team player!
• Strong project management skills - being organized, taking ownership, using initiative & being proactive
• Some programming experience, ideally understanding Object‑Oriented Programming, loops, recursion, data structures, and algorithms.
• Ability to work across diverse clients and industries

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in survey program
• Bachelor’s Degree/ B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Engineering or any IT‑related fields
• Python 2.7 (or other languages), XML, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS “OR” have strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to learn things quickly in a challenging environment and think outside the box
• Ability to grasp new concepts easily
• Stats background a plus
• Technical proficiency in Office/Google Suite of software solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience in Decipher survey programming platform
• The position involves night shifts and weekend work.