DP - Programmer

DP – Programmer / Survey - Programmer

Role Description

The role incumbent, as an individual contributor in a Project Team assigned to a specific geography, is passionate about delivery in Data Processing or Scripting. He/she/they are/are responsible for programming the various utilities/scripts using platforms/tools of Kantar, to collect, analyze, and visualize data. He/she/ they execute, support and document all assigned projects

Roles & Responsibilities

• Understand the Client domain, the product (Kantar viz. cross-media, Brand, Creative etc.), the project and the job-specs
• Understand end-to-end project life cycle
• Execute programming tasks/projects using standard Kantar software/technology platforms as per agreed parameters
• Responsible for execution and delivery ensuring required levels of accuracy and as per agreed timelines
• Update line manager/ project manager, at agreed frequency, especially with risk to scope, time or cost.
• Deliver to defined performance metrics and proficiencies
• Comply with defined processes, checklists, and guidelines as per ISO manual
• Interact with Stakeholders  across functions within the cluster / country team
• Adhere to defined work practices viz. Time Sheets, work status, responsiveness to queries, escalation to line manager / PM
• Successful completion & certification on internal skill level trainings; SUP  Intermediate Topics  within specified timelines
• Any other task as provided by the Manager or the organization at any time.

Technical skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in programming principles/concepts is essential
• Proficiency – by the end of the Entry Level Training – in Quantum/SPSS/Unicom (Dimension)/Nfield platforms is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office suite is essential
• Exposure to SPSS or other statistical software is an advantage
• Awareness of SQL and relational databases, Python, R, Power BI is an advantage
• Understanding of MR Industry and different phases of an MR project
• Should be able to handle Level 2 jobs independently post completion of training period, with minimal mentorship
• Good understanding of concepts like Weighting/ N2D

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Kantar is an equal opportunities provider

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We want to create a more diverse community to expand our talent pool, be locally representative, drive diversity of thinking and better commercial outcomes.

Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.