Head Of Data Infrastructure & Analytics (Fully Remote)

Puffy; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 2 051 000 - 2 736 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce brand is seeking a Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics to ensure data reliability and drive strategic decisions. This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. You will architect systems to handle substantial ad spending, lead a team of data specialists, and focus on maintaining high data quality standards. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in digital analytics and a proven track record of managing data quality in B2C environments.

Benefits

Monthly performance bonuses (up to 25%)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Public holidays

Access to AI-native tool stack

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of experience in digital analytics.
• Expert-level knowledge of GA4 and GTM is essential.
• Strong SQL skills for complex query writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data quality infrastructure initiatives.
• Manage a team of analytics professionals focused on data reliability.
• Design and maintain technical architecture for data tracking.

Skills

Data quality management

Digital analytics

SQL proficiency

Data pipeline architecture

Server-side tracking

Python or R

Education

7+ years in a relevant field

Tools

GA4

GTM

Shopify

Klaviyo

Job description

Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics (Fully Remote)

Position : Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics

Compensation : Up to USD $, per annum + up to 25% Performance Bonus (Equivalent in local currency, based on your location)

Total Annual Package : Up to USD $

Location : Remote

Role Overview

We’re seeking a systems-obsessed data infrastructure leader to architect the analytics foundation that powers strategic decisions across our high-growth D2C business.

This role is for builders who get more excited about preventing data disasters than presenting insights.

You’ll take the helm of our e-commerce data operations, leading a team that ensures data reliability drives confident decision-making.

Working closely with our Forbes Council Member CEO and cross‑functional teams, you’ll establish the gold standard for analytics operations while enabling data‑driven growth in a competitive global market.

What Is In It For You

This isn’t just another analytics leadership role.

This is your chance to become a true industry architect.

Build Systems That Matter, Not Presentations That Don’t

Most analytics leaders spend their days making slides and telling stories.

You’ll spend yours architecting infrastructure that handles $24M+ in annual ad spend with zero tolerance for errors.

You’ll implement automated validation systems, data observability frameworks, and monitoring that catches bugs before humans see them.

You’ll solve data quality problems once, systematically, and watch your systems scale internationally.

If you’d rather build bulletproof pipelines than polish executive decks, this is your role.

Partner with the 1%

Top 5 Mattress Brand in US

Work with Forbes Council Member CEO

Gain firsthand exposure to strategic decisions and high‑velocity execution that drives a global brand

Embrace Radical Flexibility

Work from anywhere in the US.

Design your peak performance environment.

We measure output and impact, not hours logged.

Manage your energy, not just your time, while collaborating with a team spanning 14+ nationalities.

Own the Technical Stack That Prevents Fires, Not Fights It

You’ve fought data disasters.

Here, you’ll build the systems that prevent them.

Architect server‑side tracking for attribution accuracy.

Implement data observability that alerts you within minutes, not days.

Create the QA processes and validation frameworks that become the industry standard.

This is your chance to build the data infrastructure you wish existed at your last company—and scale it for international expansion.

What You’ll Own

Data Quality Infrastructure (Your #1 Priority)

Audit existing tracking setup (GA4, GTM, Shopify, Klaviyo, ad platforms) and fix every configuration error

Build automated validation systems that catch bugs before humans see them

Implement pre‑leadership QA processes with hard gates (reports don’t go out until they pass)

Create monitoring and alerting : know within minutes when tracking breaks, not days later

Technical Architecture & Reliability

Design and maintain server‑side tracking implementation for attribution accuracy

Architect data pipelines that handle $2M+ monthly ad spend tracking without errors

Establish technical standards : “Here’s how we ALWAYS configure X” documentation

Operational Excellence

Build the QA checklist : specific validation steps before any report reaches the CEO

Implement data observability : automated anomaly detection, metric health dashboards

Create runbooks : when X breaks, here’s exactly how to fix it in under 2 hours

Enforce zero‑tolerance culture : accuracy over speed, every time

Manage existing Analytics Manager + 2 Data Specialists with focus on quality over quantity

Train team on proper setup procedures and validation protocols

Say “no” to ad‑hoc requests that compromise data quality

Build scalable processes : solve problems once, systematically

Strategic Projects (Once Quality Is Bulletproof)

Implement advanced attribution models for multi‑channel $24M+ annual ad spend

Scale analytics infrastructure for international expansion

What You’ll Need

Must‑Have Technical Chops

7+ years in digital analytics with proven track record of owning data quality in high‑stakes B2C environments

Expert‑level knowledge : GA4, GTM, server‑side tracking, data pipeline architecture, e‑commerce tracking

Can diagnose and fix tracking setup errors across the entire stack – you don’t just identify problems, you solve them

Strong technical skills : SQL expert (can write complex queries in your sleep), Python or R proficiency for data validation

Data engineering knowledge : Understand ETL / ELT, data warehousing, API integrations, event‑driven architecture

Experience building data quality systems : Automated validation checks, data observability, monitoring frameworks

The Operational Mindset

You’re a builder, not a presenter : More excited about architecting systems making slides

Zero‑bug mentality : You take it personally when bad data gets through

Process‑driven : You document, systematize, and scale solutions

Comfortable saying “no” : Protect data quality even when it’s politically inconvenient

Firefighter turned fire‑preventer : You’ve dealt with data disasters and built systems to prevent them

Leadership & Communication

Proven team leadership : Can manage 3+ person analytics team with focus on quality and growth

Can explain technical issues to non‑technical executives withoutumbing it down or over‑complicating

Enforce standards : Your team knows accuracy is non‑negotiable

Cross‑functional influence : Work with engineering, marketing, and product to fix data at the source

Red Flags (Don’t Apply If This Is You)

You want to focus on strategic insights and executive storytelling

You prefer analysis over building systems

You think “good enough” data is acceptable

You can’t explain how server‑side tracking actually works

You’ve never built a data validation framework

Good‑to‑Have

“I reduced data quality incidents by 90% at (Company) by implementing (specific systems)”

“I architected the tracking infrastructure that handled $XXM in ad spend with 99.9% accuracy”

“I built automated validation that caught errors before they reached leadership”

“I led the server‑side tracking migration that solved our attribution problems”

Bonus Points For

Experience with data observability tools (Monte Carlo, Great Expectations, dbt tests)

Background in analytics engineering or data reliability engineering

Track record in high‑growth e‑commerce (sleep, wellness, DTC)

Experience with attribution modeling for multi‑channel marketing

Built data quality systems that scaled internationally

The Puffy DNA

We’re restless, perpetually hungry, and fast‑paced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor — regardless of their size.

Be the Owner :

We don’t hire employees; we welcome owners.

You’re accountable for results, not activity.

Execute with Urgency : We thrive in high‑stakes environments by making thoughtful decisions quickly and acting decisively.

Demand Excellence :

We solve the hard problems that others can’t, pushing the boundaries of our craft.

Be AI‑First :

Daily multi‑turn AI conversations challenge your assumptions.

Go All‑In :

When the mission demands it, we rally as one team to cross the finish line.

Monthly performance bonuses (up to 25%)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Public holidays

AI First organization with access to AI‑native tool stack

Remote First :

Work from the comfort of your home office

International team collaboration (14+ nationalities)

Ready to Shape Your Story?

Click “Apply” and take the first step.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Analyst, Management, and Marketing

Industries

Retail