Senior survey scripter (Forsta Plus / Confirmit)
Job description
Senior survey scripter role building and maintaining complex multi-market, multi-language surveys in Forsta Plus / Confirmit for a research agency serving governments and public bodies. It is a 12-month remote service contract with the intention to extend.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote · EU
- Languages
- English – Professional working proficiency, German, French
- Pay
- EUR 2,900 – 4,300 / month
What you'll do
- Script and maintain complex surveys in Forsta Plus / Confirmit across CAWI, CATI, CAPI and mixed-mode, multi-market and multi-language studies
- Design advanced routing, loops, validations and complex, interlocked quota frameworks
- Troubleshoot and resolve live fieldwork issues quickly and decisively
- Co-design automated scripting workflows, reusable templates and QA automation together with our engineers
- Advise project directors and project managers across Europe on approach, feasibility and risk
- Help shape scripting standards and, over time, support less experienced scripters
What we're looking for
- Deep hands-on expertise in Forsta Plus / Confirmit (typically 5+ years, or equivalent depth)
- A track record of delivering complex, multi-market, multi-language studies
- Advanced routing and quota design, with solid JavaScript and HTML/CSS applied within the platform
- Calm, independent troubleshooting under live fieldwork pressure
- Professional working proficiency in English
Nice to have
- Knowledge of German and/or French
- Interest in, or experience with, AI-assisted coding and scripting tools
- Python and/or R
- API integrations, sample management and automated data exchanges
- Advanced methodologies (e.g. MaxDiff, conjoint) or accessibility standards
Your team
global Data Solutions team
Reporting to a global manager in London, working on one or several large assignments alongside project directors and managers across Europe
Benefits
Full-time engagement on an initial 12-month service contract (independent contractor or affiliate arrangement), with the intention to extend
A place in Verian's global Data Solutions team, reporting to a global manager in London, working on one or several large assignments alongside project directors and managers across Europe
- Indicative rate of €2,900–4,300 per month - the final offer will be agreed based on your specific skills and experience
- Fully remote, based anywhere in the EU
- A rare chance to apply and learn state-of-the-art AI and automation approaches on real, large-scale programmes
How to get hired
- 1One introductory call, which will also cover the technical side
- 2Potentially a small practical task
- 3Then a fast decision
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About Verian
An independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency
Verian provides services to government and public sector organizations, drawing on expertise in social research, policy development, and communication. The agency operates globally, with offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US.
Mission
Helps governments solve public policy challenges by working with citizens and the public realm
Key facts
- Research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency
- Runs some of the largest and most complex survey programmes across Europe
- Clients include EU institutions, national governments of the UK and EU Member States, national statistical offices, and other national and regional public bodies
- Offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the US
- Investing heavily in automation and AI-assisted development for survey scripting