Senior Data Analyst I - Survey Programming

The Nielsen Company; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nielsen Company in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Data Analyst I in Survey Programming to program surveys using Decipher, perform QA checks, and collaborate with researchers. The role requires 4-6+ years in analytics or survey programming, a CS/Engineering degree, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include data cleansing, cross-tabulation, and troubleshooting during fieldwork, with regular night shifts and weekend work. Proficiency in Office/Google Suite and OOP concepts is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or IT-related field.
• 4-6+ years experience in analytics and/or survey programming.
• Experience with Decipher is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Program surveys based on provided materials using Decipher.
• Perform quality assurance checks on survey programs.
• Collaborate with project managers and researchers to clarify requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with programmed surveys in field.
• Cleanse and merge data, create cross-tabulation tables.
• Support operational tasks to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Programming concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Decipher

Office/Google Suite

Job description

Senior Data Analyst I - Survey Programming

• Full-time
• Compensation: INR 0 - INR 0 - yearly

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.

Our Senior 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:

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 regular 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 a team player!

Some programming experience, ideally understanding Object‑Oriented Programming, loops, recursion, data structures, and algorithms.

Ability to work across diverse clients and industries

4-6+ years experience in analytics and/or survey program

Bachelor’s Degree/ B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Engineering or any IT-related fields

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

The position involves regular night shifts and weekend work