Data Analyst II - Survey Programming

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

Job summary

Nielsen Sports is seeking a Technical Survey Data Analyst in Mumbai to program surveys using Decipher, QA check programs, and liaise with internal teams to meet client requirements.

You will troubleshoot fieldwork issues, cleanse and merge data, and generate cross-tabulations while adapting to night shifts and weekend work patterns. Proficiency in XML/HTML/JS/CSS and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in survey programming.
• Bachelor's/BE/B.Tech in CS/Engineering or IT field.
• Proficiency in Python 2.7 (or other languages), XML, HTML, JavaScript, CSS.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly in a challenging environment.
• Stats background is a plus.
• Office/Google Suite proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Decipher survey programming platform.

Responsibilities

• Turn a questionnaire into an online survey using Decipher or similar software.
• Perform rigorous QA checks on survey programs.
• Collaborate with client services and research teams to meet client needs.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders for clarifications and issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot issues with programmed surveys during fieldwork.
• Review data for outliers, skip logic, or inconsistencies.
• Cleanse data, merge data, and create cross-tabulation tables.
• Night shifts and weekend work requirements; adapt accordingly.
• Support all operational tasks to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to contribute to project success.

Skills

Programming basics

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Agile mindset

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Object-Oriented Programming

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Decipher

XML

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

Office/Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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