Why Walr?

Walr is the service-first data collection company built for the fast and the ambitious. Founded in 2020, we exist to elevate the role of the market researcher - not by adding more tools to juggle, but by removing the operational heavy lifting so teams can focus on what truly matters: insight, impact, and confidence. What sets Walr apart is relentless speed, obsessive service, and dedicated experts who show up every day for our clients and each other.

We’re a high-growth scale-up with 170+ employees across 9 countries, having doubled our headcount in 2025. At Walr, we’re redefining data collection through unmatched speed, obsessive service, and human expertise that others simply can’t match. Technology powers our momentum, but people make the difference. Here, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, encouraged to think boldly, and backed by a team that moves fast—together. If you want impact, growth, and the chance to build something that truly matters, Walr is the place to be.

About The Role:

Walr is looking for Senior Survey Programmer to support the exponential growth of the Walr business through delighting internal stakeholders and clients. This role is ideal for someone who is an exceptional and experienced survey programmer ready to take the next step into a specialist role, concentrating on advanced technical skills to deliver projects and solutions according to client specifications within the agreed timelines and according to our high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is organized and detail-orientated and can comfortably manage multiple workflows simultaneously, tackle challenges with creativity, come up with bespoke solutions; and is comfortable training and mentoring junior members.

Key Responsibilities:

Support our clients in Walr technology products

Effectively 'package' and manage the information cascade to senior leadership, identifying clear outcome

Programming online questionnaires based on material provided by clients, this includes survey scripting, quotas, translations and reporting

Working collaboratively with the Project Manager and Data Processor to deliver the project that meet the client’s needs, on time, and within our quality standards

Being consultative: proactively suggesting improvements to the survey design, flow and where appropriate suggesting different options to tackle various challenges

Delivering good quality work which was tested and checked

Managing multiple projects at the same time, ensuring all deadlines are met

Collaborating as a strong team member

Assisting others when workloads require

Train and help junior team members

Desired Experience:

A minimum of 4 years’ experience using a survey programming platform: Decipher, Confirmit, or any other platform

Good technical skills using one (or more) survey platform

Good Web Development skills (JavaScript/jQuery, CSS, HTML)

Very good English language communication skills - both verbal and written

Open to work on any new survey platform

Open to share experience and train other team members in the team

Any server-side language /technology would be a plus

Desired Skills & Attributes:

Consultative attitude

Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to commit to occasional extended work hours when required to reach goals

Attention to detail: Dedication to precision and pride in applying a meticulous approach to coding and documentation

Continuous learner: Eager to learn new technologies and frameworks

Team player attitude: We work as a team, and expect this candidate to demonstrate deep technical knowledge balanced by high emotional intelligence, enabling him/her to compromise when needed, motivate others and accept and learn from feedback

Problem solver by nature: Ability to identify and anticipate issues, quickly adapting to solution

Strong communication skills: Business level English comprehension and ability to communicate clearly, in writing and orally, with any teammate or key stakeholder regardless of technical background

What We Value:

We Delight through Dedication

We go the extra mile, stay focused, and fix what’s not working. Fast.

We Lead with Trust

We trust each other’s judgment and act with integrity. Always as partners.

We Revel in Innovation

We challenge the status quo and try new ways forward. Progress over perfection.

We Celebrate as a Team

We share wins, support each other, and believe we’re better as a collective.

We Are Empowered to Act Like Owners

We take responsibility, make bold calls, and think big-picture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We’re building a workplace that works for everyone. We know that teams thrive when they bring together different voices, backgrounds, and perspectives - so we’re actively working to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Whether it’s how we hire, grow talent, or shape our culture, inclusion is at the heart of what we do. If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, you belong here.

Senior Survey Programmer