Senior survey scripter (Forsta Plus / Confirmit)

Verian

• is an independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency that helps governments solve public policy challenges by working with citizens and the public realm.
• We provide 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.

About the role

Senior survey scripter (Forsta Plus / Confirmit)

• Remote (EU) · 12-month service contract, with intention to extend

Why this role is different

Verian runs some of the largest and most complex survey programmes across Europe - for EU institutions, national governments of the UK and EU Member States, national statistical offices, and a wide range of other national and regional public bodies. Multi-country, multi-language, multi-mode studies whose results directly inform public policy across the continent.

We are looking for a senior Forsta Plus / Confirmit expert for whom two things will be true at once:

Your craft is at the centre.
The core of the role is what you already do best: building complex, multi-market, multi-language surveys that simply work. It is a fast-paced delivery environment where quality, reliability and quick, confident resolution of issues during live fieldwork are what count - and where project teams across Europe and across global markets will rely on your platform depth every day.

You will help co-create the automation.
Verian is investing heavily in automation and AI-assisted development for survey scripting, and this work is happening now, in live production. As you deliver, you will work directly with our AI and automation engineers - testing, shaping and helping build cutting-edge solutions for your own craft. Few scripting roles anywhere offer this kind of front-row, hands-on learning journey.

What you will 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 you need from day one
• 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. Knowledge of German and/or French would be an advantage
• What will strengthen your application (not required - much of this you will learn here)
• Interest in, or experience with, AI-assisted coding and scripting tools - highly useful in this role

Python and/or R

API integrations, sample management and automated data exchanges

Advanced methodologies (e.g. MaxDiff, conjoint) or accessibility standards

What we offer

• Indicative rate of €2,900–4,300 per month - the final offer will be agreed based on your specific skills and experience
• Full-time engagement on an initial 12-month service contract (independent contractor or affiliate arrangement), with the intention to extend
• Fully remote, based anywhere in the EU
• 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
• A rare chance to apply and learn state-of-the-art AI and automation approaches on real, large-scale programmes - expertise that will define this profession over the coming years
• The process - quick and simple

One introductory call, which will also cover the technical side; potentially a small practical task; then a fast decision. The work is available now and waiting - we will come back to you immediately, so if this sounds interesting, please get in touch as soon as you can.