Senior Survey Programmer

Permhunt; Makati; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernhunt is looking for an experienced Senior Survey Programmer based in Makati, Philippines. In this role, you will lead the programming, testing, and support of global online surveys, leveraging your expertise in complex methodologies and survey platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 4-5+ years of survey programming experience, proficiency in XML, JavaScript, and Python, and a strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues. You will manage multiple studies independently and collaborate closely with project teams to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of hands-on survey programming experience.
• Experience with survey platforms like Forsta Decipher, Qualtrics, or Confirmit.
• Proficiency in XML, JavaScript, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Program and script online surveys using various platforms.
• Manage the full survey programming lifecycle.
• Conduct comprehensive QA testing and logic validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project delivery.

Skills

Survey programming

Technical execution

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Forsta Decipher

Qualtrics

Confirmit

Excel

XML

JavaScript

Python

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Survey Programmer to lead the end-to-end programming, testing, and support of online surveys across global research projects. This role requires strong expertise in survey scripting, complex survey methodologies, and troubleshooting within fast-paced production environments.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical execution with process improvement and operational ownership, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality survey solutions at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and script online surveys using platforms such as Forsta Decipher and related survey technologies.
• Manage the full survey programming lifecycle, including setup, logic implementation, testing, deployment, and live support.
• Translate survey specifications into functional survey logic, including advanced skip patterns, piping, randomization, and custom flows.
• Develop advanced survey methodologies such as MaxDiff, Conjoint, volumetrics, and custom algorithm-based studies.
• Configure and manage simple to complex quota structures using survey tools and Excel.
• Integrate multimedia stimuli and external assets into survey environments.
• Perform data processing tasks including derived variables, data editing, weighting, and crosstab support.
• Conduct comprehensive QA testing, logic validation, and cross-device compatibility testing (desktop/mobile).
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and production-related issues during survey development and live fieldwork.
• Collaborate with project management, research, analytics, creative, and panel teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Maintain documentation for survey logic, programming standards, and workflows.
• Improve operational efficiency by developing reusable templates, automation tools, and standardized programming processes.
• Support API integrations and third-party platform connections where required.
• Independently manage multiple concurrent studies while ensuring quality and timeline adherence.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–5+ years of hands-on survey programming experience within market research, consumer insights, or related environments.
• Strong experience with survey platforms such as Forsta Decipher, Qualtrics, Confirmit, or similar technologies.
• Proficiency in:
  • XML
  • JavaScript
  • Python
• Experience programming advanced methodologies including MaxDiff, Conjoint, volumetrics, and custom algorithms.
• Strong understanding of survey logic, quota structures, and complex routing.
• Experience using Excel for quota management and data handling.
• Familiarity with data processing, tabulation, and weighting processes.
• Strong QA, debugging, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proven experience independently managing complex surveys within live production environments.
• Ability to resolve high-priority production issues under tight deadlines.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• SQL Server and database querying experience.
• API integration experience.
• Familiarity with JSON.
• Experience with mobile-first survey programming approaches.