Associate Scripting Specialist

SKIM; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Hybrid work

Flat structure

Initiative valued

Work-life harmony

Onboarding & training

Team outings

Job summary

SKIM in Rotterdam is seeking an Associate Scripting Specialist to script and deliver high-quality surveys for market research projects. You will work with project teams, script accurate survey logic, and leverage AI-enabled tools as well as Sawtooth-based workflows to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include ownership of scripting activities within projects, thorough testing and debugging, and collaborating to share scripting best practices while adopting new tools to scale quality and

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in scripting, programming, technical problem solving, or quantitative survey research.
• Relevant degree or diploma, preferably with programming courses (e.g. Informatics, Statistics, Marketing, Computer Science, DevOps).
• Practical experience with, or a genuine appetite for, AI-assisted coding tools to script more efficiently, with the judgement to understand and verify the code.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of scripting activities within project teams, including projects that use SKIM's proprietary solutions and advanced research methodologies.
• Perform thorough testing, validation and troubleshooting to ensure scripts, survey logic and outputs are accurate and error-free.
• Review, debug and validate code, whether written by yourself, colleagues or AI-assisted development tools, ensuring a strong understanding of what the code does before it is deployed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on scripting best practices and solve technical challenges.
• Explore and adopt new tools, technologies and ways of working that can improve quality, efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and helping the team implement new solutions.]
• CoT_job_summary_short:
• COMPANY NAME: SKIM
• KEY POINTS: Scripting surveys, AI-assisted coding tools, hybrid work environment

Skills

Scripting

Programming

Technical problem solving

Quantitative survey research

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

AI-assisted coding tools

Job description

Do you love scripting surveys and are you looking for a role where you can do exactly that? Join SKIM in Rotterdam as Associate Scripting Specialist!

For 45 years, we’ve been trusted partners to the world’s largest CPG, technology, and healthcare companies. We specialize in understanding decision-making in innovation, brand communications, and pricing & revenue management. Our approach combines methodological rigor, marketing expertise, and deep client understanding to build lasting strategic partnerships.

With 12 offices across the US, Europe, Asia, and South America, we collaborate closely with clients to navigate the right strategies. Ranked #3 in GRIT’s most innovative research agencies, we continuously enhance our solutions. Above all, we foster a culture where smart, genuine people support each other, pursue their dreams, and thrive together.

Job description
This is a unique opportunity for a bright and driven Associate Scripting Specialist to be part of a growing organization. You will join our team and work closely with project teams to script and deliver high-quality surveys for market research projects.

In this role, you will create and maintain accurate, engaging, and reliable survey scripts using a combination of scripting expertise, modern development tools, and AI-assisted solutions. While much of our survey scripting is currently delivered through Sawtooth software, we are increasingly leveraging AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability. As a result, success in this role is less about mastering a single platform and more about understanding how to apply technology, solve problems, and continuously adopt new tools and ways of working.

Specifically, you will be expected to:

• Take ownership of scripting activities within project teams, including projects that use SKIM's proprietary solutions and advanced research methodologies.
• Perform thorough testing, validation and troubleshooting to ensure scripts, survey logic and outputs are accurate and error-free.
• Review, debug and validate code, whether written by yourself, colleagues or AI-assisted development tools, ensuring a strong understanding of what the code does before it is deployed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on scripting best practices and solve technical challenges.
• Explore and adopt new tools, technologies and ways of working that can improve quality, efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and helping the team implement new solutions.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate is determined, detail-oriented and enjoys solving technical problems. They are comfortable working in a dynamic environment, can manage competing priorities, and have a strong desire to continuously learn and develop. Typically, we are looking for someone with the following profile:

• 0-2 years of experience in scripting, programming, technical problem solving, or quantitative survey research.
• Relevant degree or diploma, preferably with programming courses (e.g. Informatics, Statistics, Marketing, Computer Science, DevOps).
• Practical experience with, or a genuine appetite for, AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude) to script more efficiently, with the judgement to understand and verify what the code is doing before it goes live
• A proactive mindset, curious to explore new tools and ways of working, and confident sharing what you learn with the team
• Experience working with MS Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge or experience with market research is a plus
• Fluent communication skills in English, both in speech and writing
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands

Our offer
A salary and benefits package designed to support you in your role and reward your contributions, including:

• A fixed annual salary
• Performance based bonus
• Company pension scheme
• A hybrid working environment
• A flat organizational structure where everyone is treated as equal regardless of any differences
• A place where taking initiative isn’t just encouraged. It’s valued
• Harmony between work and personal life
• A combination of learning through onboarding, active training programs, and on-the-job and guidance from experienced SKIMmers.
• A team that enjoys the ride – regular outings, events, and a culture that celebrates wins together

At SKIM, we value diversity, equity and inclusion.

With increased diversity comes greater variety of perspectives, ideas and creativity, and we foster an environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable to be their authentic selves.

Therefore, we welcome diversity in applicants and base our hiring decisions regardless of age, race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic characteristics, marital or military status.

Additional information
Thank you for taking the time to read the description of this role, and we look forward to reading your submission if this role sounds very exciting to you! We read each application carefully and will get back to you as soon as we can.

Please note that only completed applications, consisting of a resume and cover letter, written in English, will be considered.

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