Head of Data Infrastructure & Analytics (Fully Remote)

OverviewpPuffy Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands /ppbPosition: /b Head of Data Infrastructure Analytics /ppbCompensation: /b Up to USD $200,000 per annum + up to 25% Performance Bonus (Equivalent in local currency, based on your location) /ppbTotal Annual Package: /b Up to USD $254,800 /ppbLocation: /b Remote /ppWe'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. /ppYou'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. /ppbWhat Is In It For You: /b /ppThis isn't just another analytics leadership role. This is your chance to become a true industry architect. /ppb1. Build Systems That Matter, Not Presentations That Don't /b /ppMost 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. /ppb2. Partner with the 1%: /b /pulliTop 5 Mattress Brand in US with Over b$1 Billion USD /b in Sales /liliWork with Forbes Council Member CEO /liliGain firsthand exposure to strategic decisions and high-velocity execution that drives a global brand /li /ulpb3. Embrace Radical Flexibility /b /ppWork 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. /ppb4. Own the Technical Stack That Prevents Fires, Not Fights Them /b /ppYou'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. /ppbWhat You'll Own: /b /ppbData Quality Infrastructure (Your #1 Priority) /b /pulliAudit existing tracking setup (GA4, GTM, Shopify, Klaviyo, ad platforms) and fix every configuration error /liliBuild automated validation systems that catch bugs before humans see them /liliImplement pre-leadership QA processes with hard gates (reports don't go out until they pass) /liliCreate monitoring and alerting: know within minutes when tracking breaks, not days later /li /ulpbTechnical Architecture Reliability /b /pulliDesign and maintain server-side tracking implementation for attribution accuracy /liliArchitect data pipelines that handle $2M+ monthly ad spend tracking without errors /liliEstablish technical standards: "Here's how we ALWAYS configure X" documentation /li /ulpbOperational Excellence /b /pulliBuild the QA checklist: specific validation steps before any report reaches the CEO /liliImplement data observability: automated anomaly detection, metric health dashboards /liliCreate runbooks: when X breaks, here's exactly how to fix it in under 2 hours /liliEnforce zero-tolerance culture: accuracy over speed, every time /liliManage existing Analytics Manager + 2 Data Specialists with focus on quality over quantity /liliTrain team on proper setup procedures and validation protocols /liliSay "no" to ad-hoc requests that compromise data quality /liliBuild scalable processes: solve problems once, systematically /li /ulpbStrategic Projects (Once Quality is Bulletproof) /b /pulliImplement advanced attribution models for multi-channel $24M+ annual ad spend /liliScale analytics infrastructure for international expansion /li /ulpbWhat You'll Need: /b /ppbMust-Have Technical Chops /b /pulli7+ years in digital analytics with proven track record of owning data quality in high-stakes B2C environments /liliExpert-level knowledge: GA4, GTM, server-side tracking, data pipeline architecture, e-commerce tracking /liliCan diagnose and fix tracking setup errors across the entire stack - you don\'t just identify problems, you solve them /liliStrong technical skills: SQL expert (can write complex queries in your sleep), Python or R proficiency for data validation /liliData engineering knowledge: Understand ETL/ELT, data warehousing, API integrations, event-driven architecture /liliExperience building data quality systems: Automated validation checks, data observability, monitoring frameworks /li /ulpbThe Operational Mindset /b /pulliYou're a builder, not a presenter: More excited about architecting systems than making slides /liliZero-bug mentality: You take it personally when bad data gets through /liliProcess-driven: You document, systematize, and scale solutions /liliComfortable saying no: Protect data quality even when it's politically inconvenient /liliFirefighter turned fire-preventer: You've dealt with data disasters and built systems to prevent them /li /ulpbLeadership Communication /b /pulliProven team leadership: Can manage 3+ person analytics team with focus on quality and growth /liliCan explain technical issues to non-technical executives without dumbing it down or over-complicating /liliEnforce standards: Your team knows accuracy is non-negotiable /liliCross-functional influence: Work with engineering, marketing, and product to fix data at the source /li /ulpbRed Flags (Don\'t Apply If This Is You) /b /pulliYou want to focus on strategic insights and executive storytelling /liliYou prefer analysis over building systems /liliYou think "good enough" data is acceptable /liliYou can\'t explain how server-side tracking actually works /liliYou\'ve never built a data validation framework /li /ulpbGood-to-Have: /b /ppbYou\'ve done this before: /b /pulli"I reduced data quality incidents by 90% at (Company) by implementing (specific systems)" /lili"I architected the tracking infrastructure that handled $XXM in ad spend with 99.9% accuracy" /lili"I built automated validation that caught errors before they reached leadership" /lili"I led the server-side tracking migration that solved our attribution problems" /li /ulpbBonus Points For: /b /pulliExperience with data observability tools (Monte Carlo, Great Expectations, dbt tests) /liliBackground in analytics engineering or data reliability engineering /liliTrack record in high-growth e-commerce (sleep, wellness, DTC) /liliExperience with attribution modeling for multi-channel marketing /liliBuilt data quality systems that scaled internationally /li /ulpbThe Puffy DNA /b /ppWe\'re restless, perpetually hungry, and fast-paced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor — regardless of their size. /pullibBe the Owner: /b We don\'t hire employees; we welcome owners. You\'re accountable for results, not activity. /lilibExecute with Urgency: /b We thrive in high-stakes environments by making thoughtful decisions quickly and acting decisively. /lilibDemand Excellence: /b We solve the hard problems that others can't, pushing the boundaries of our craft. /lilibBe AI-First: /b Daily multi-turn AI conversations challenge your assumptions. /lilibGo All-In: /b When the mission demands it, we rally as one team to cross the finish line. /liliMonthly performance bonuses (up to 25%) /liliThe Leaders Club: Opportunity for selection to an elite lifestyle transforming recognition program featuring premium wellness memberships, exclusive professional networking events, and annual leadership retreats /lili'We Are' Champion: Monthly recognition program with gift vouchers and company-wide celebration for exceptional contributions /liliComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance /liliGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Public holidays /liliAI First organization with access to AI-native tool stack /liliRemote First: Work from the comfort of your home office /liliInternational team collaboration (14+ nationalities) /li /ulpbReady to Shape Your Story? /b /ppClick "Apply" and take the first step. xgiwjmb /pbrHeeft u wat nodig is om te slagen? 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