Group Director, Data Analytics

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients’ problems, no matter where you are in the world.  We seek a Principal QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in Cypress, JavaScript/TypeScript, and proven experience working in AI-driven applications within an AWS cloud environment. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of quality engineering, automation strategy, and modern AI integration. As a senior technical leader, you will own the design, development, and maintenance of a robust test automation framework, ensure seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines, and bring forward-thinking approaches to testing intelligent, adaptive systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end test automation frameworks using Cypress with TypeScript. * Define quality strategies for applications with AI/ML components, including deterministic and non-deterministic testing approaches. * Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and AI/ML teams to ensure quality across AI-infused features in production environments. * Build and scale testing strategies for threaded AI applications running in AWS cloud infrastructure. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable deployments. * Mentor and guide mid- and senior-level QA engineers, setting best practices and driving a culture of quality-first development. * Evaluate and introduce new tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve test coverage, performance, and developer experience. * Participate in architectural discussions to ensure testability and reliability are baked into software designs from the start. * Analyze test results, track quality metrics, and communicate risk and coverage to stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS * 4+ years of hands-on experience with Cypress for UI and end-to-end automation testing. * Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript and Python * Proven experience testing AI-powered or machine learning applications, including AI model validation techniques. * Strong understanding of AWS services (e.g., Lambda, S3, SQS, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS) and how to validate applications deployed in cloud environments. * Experience with threaded/multi-agent AI tools and how they impact test design and validation. * Familiarity with version control (Git), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI). * Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Knowledge of AI model evaluation, model versioning, and monitoring tools (e.g., SageMaker, MLflow, LangChain, Vector Databases). * Experience testing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures. * Background in testing non-deterministic systems, including applying statistical or heuristic testing approaches. * Contributions to open-source testing or AI tools are a plus. WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces! * Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members * Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases * Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses * Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes * 100% covered “Plan Total” membership at Sportclub * Access to a our benefits platform through Bonda * A flexible vacation policy WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is at its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world, and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. Learn more about DEPT® DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. THE ROLE: We are looking for a Senior Analytics Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of our data strategy. In this role, you will transform raw data into high-quality, self-serve data artifacts, applying a quantitative framework to solve complex business problems. You are someone who bridges the gap between raw engineering and business insights, ensuring our data ecosystem is scalable, trustworthy, and actionable. Our ideal candidate is excited about data modeling, applied statistics, and building the foundation for a truly data-driven organization. At DEPT® Data & Engineering, we pride ourselves on our pragmatic, engineering approach to making data work for the business. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: * Design and build flexible, trustworthy data models using dbt and SQL. You will transform data from multiple sources into reusable, business-friendly datasets. * Work directly with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to define requirements, realign expectations when scope changes, and deliver technical solutions to business needs. * Lead discovery on data tools and infrastructure. Participate in the technical design of schemas and pipelines, ensuring best practices for project architecture and QA. * Build and maintain semantic layers and documentation to enable self-service analytics, helping data consumers find the right datasets to answer questions quickly. * Proactively identify design flaws in data models and implement fixes. Manage the end-to-end ecosystem, including ETL/ELT, data governance, and performance optimization. * Research solutions independently and the intuition to know when to ask for help versus when to innovate. * Translate complex business questions into technical specs and present findings to non-technical stakeholders. * Participate in system design and offering sound guidance on data risks and dependencies. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * 4+ years of applied analytics/data engineering experience, preferably within a fast-paced tech company or consulting environment.  * Expert-level SQL: Ability to write, troubleshoot, and optimize complex scripts for performance and cost. * * dbt (Data Build Tool): Proven experience using dbt to manage the transformation layer of the modern data stack. * Data Modeling: Strong expertise in industry concepts (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema) and building semantic layers. * Cloud Warehousing: Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift). * BI & Visualization: Proficiency in defining data models and measures in tools like Looker or Tableau.   WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces! * Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members * Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases * Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses * Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes * 100% covered “Plan Total” membership at Sportclub * Access to a our benefits platform through Bonda * A flexible vacation policy   WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is at its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world, and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. Learn more about DEPT®   DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. THE ROLE: Ready to move with intent? As a Senior Data Engineer, you take ownership of complex data workflows that power digital transformation. You will design and implement scalable data solutions that bridge the gap between raw information and actionable marketing insights. WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Develop and deploy production-grade data pipelines using modern orchestration tools like Airflow or dbt. * Optimize data models for performance and cost-efficiency within cloud environments. * Perform code reviews and mentor Core Engineers to ensure high standards of "getting sh*t done". * Collaborate with Data Scientists and Analysts to ensure data readiness for advanced modeling. * Implement data security and privacy best practices in line with global standards. WHAT YOU BRING: * Proven experience in designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines in a professional environment. * Deep proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing. * Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure). * Knowledge of data modeling techniques (e.g., Star Schema, Data Vault). * Ability to act fast and adapt to the evolving needs of global brands. WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces! * Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members * Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases * Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses * Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes * 100% covered “Plan Total” membership at Sportclub * Access to a our benefits platform through Bonda * A flexible vacation policy   WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is at its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world, and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. Learn more about DEPT®   DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here. #hybrid