Posted May 14, 2026
Senior Decipher Survey Programmer
Research Results | Fitchburg, MA, US
Salary: $90,000–$110,000
commensurate with experience
We're looking for a Senior Decipher Survey Programmer who combines strong technical expertise with curiosity and problem-solving skills.
This role goes beyond programming surveys.
You'll help architect complex research projects, improve internal workflows, leverage AI and automation tools, solve technical challenges, and help our organization scale smarter.
The right person is someone who enjoys figuring out not just how to execute a project, but how to execute it better next time.
Responsibilities
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Program and manage online research projects within the Decipher platform
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Design and implement complex survey logic, custom scripting, and integrations
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Develop and improve internal tools, automation processes, and workflows
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Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to increase efficiency and reduce manual work
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Troubleshoot programming and data issues across projects
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Perform and oversee quality assurance processes
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Manipulate and prepare data deliverables
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Work closely with Client Service, Data Processing, Sample, and Operations teams
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Assist in mentoring junior programmers and sharing best practices
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Participate in ongoing process improvement initiatives
Required
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5+ years of hands-on Decipher survey programming experience
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Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and survey scripting concepts
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Experience with Python and automation workflows
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Experience working with APIs and system integrations
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Strong QA mindset and attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-moving environment
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice to Have
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SQL experience
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Experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows
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Familiarity with Git/version control
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Experience building reusable tools or internal platforms
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Market research operations experience
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Mentorship or team leadership experience
What Success Looks Like
Within your first year you will:
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Become a trusted technical resource for the programming team
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Help reduce manual effort through automation and AI-enabled workflows
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Improve efficiency and consistency across projects
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Help elevate programming quality and best practices
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Contribute meaningfully to the next phase of growth at Research Results
Salary: Commensurate with experience
No need for a cover letter. Please send:
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Resume
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Salary expectations
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A brief note describing your Decipher experience and any examples of automation, tools, or process improvements you've built
Research Results
About Research Results
Research Results has spent nearly 40 years helping clients turn questions into answers through a combination of technology, talent, and relentless client service.
We're a team of approximately 50 people built around a simple philosophy:
The customer isn't always right, but the customer is always the customer.
We believe no job is too small, that great work comes from great teams, and that relationships still matter. We move quickly, work collaboratively, and care deeply about quality.
As our industry continues evolving with AI and automation, we're looking for people who want to help shape the future rather than simply react to it.
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