Technical Consultant

Lead a high-performing technical team in delivering survey data analytics deliverables and intelligent automation solutions. Initially focused on client engagement and operational excellence, this role evolves into spearheading backend development and process innovation across the market research lifecycle.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Client & Stakeholder Engagement (Short-Term Focus)

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, translating research goals into technical deliverables.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality outputs aligned with client expectations and market research standards.
• Partner with research and project managers to ensure stakeholder feedback is embedded in deliverables.

Team Leadership & Capability Development (Short-Term Focus)

• Guide and mentor a multidisciplinary team (SQL, R, Python, Tableau) in delivering data processing and reporting solutions.
• Lead sprint planning, resource allocation, and task optimization across concurrent client deliverables.
• Elevate team performance through structured review processes and personalized skill development plans.

Technical Strategy & Innovation (Growing Long-Term Focus)

• Architect automation and data products to accelerate turnaround time and boost data integrity.
• Conceptualize and build modular backend components using Python, APIs, microservices, and containerized frameworks.
• Drive innovation by integrating LLM-based tools and AI models into existing workflows to enhance analytics and decision support.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to prototype, iterate, and refine full-stack solutions.

• Deliver internal training and documentation to democratize automation across the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• 7–10 years of experience in Market Research tech stack.
• Strong leadership with a track record of delivering end-to-end client projects.
• Deep understanding in Forsta Surveys, Qualtrics, SPSS, and data platforms.
• Advanced programming in SQL, Python, R, React, and VBA.
• Familiarity with Agile methodology and project management tools.

Good to Have

• Experience integrating APIs and developing full-stack applications.
• Exposure to LLM-based apps (e.g. GPT integration).
• Understanding of DevOps practices, Git-based version control, and microservice architecture.
• Awareness of PMP or Scrum frameworks.

Location:

Coimbatore

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent