Who are we?

What you will be doing: Key responsibilities

As a Data Director, your role will encompass:

Strategic Leadership and Management

• Lead and expand the data science team, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
• Develop and oversee the execution of ambitious data transformation projects, ensuring they meet client needs and business goals.
• Drive collaboration across different divisions—such as Activation, Creativity, and Strategy—to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions that enhance client satisfaction and service delivery.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor for their data strategy and transformation efforts.
• Regularly present insights and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders, showcasing the value and impact of data-driven decision-making.

Operational Excellence and Innovation

• Ensure the successful delivery of data projects, setting high standards for timeliness and quality.
• Spearhead the adoption of cutting-edge data science and data engineering technologies, methodologies, and practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the data science team, encouraging innovation and experimentation.

Team Development and Thought Leadership

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.
• Act as a thought leader in data science, contributing to the broader data science community and enhancing Artefact's reputation in the industry.
• Ensure the team’s technical capabilities align with industry standards and emerging technologies, facilitating ongoing professional development and training.

Qualifications: Education & experience required

• A Master’s or PhD degree in Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Over 8 years of experience in leadership roles within data science, demonstrating a proven track record of managing teams and delivering impactful data-driven solutions.
• Exceptional knowledge of data processing, data modeling, algorithms, and data architecture, with hands-on experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving business and personal growth goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of the organization and external clients.

In addition, you have the knowledge in one or more of the following technologies:

• Google Cloud Platform resources (Big Query, Google Cloud Storage) or its equivalent in Azure or AWS
• You know how to connect to an API through the knowledge of the different authentication method (OAuth, HTTP Basic, API key)
• Advertising tool, linked to tracking and/or analytics in a marketing context (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, DMP, DSP, Adservers, DV 360...)  
• ETL tool (Airflow, Dataiku, Dataflow, Dataprep...) 
• Web application (R-Shiny, Python Flask) that you have industrialized

What we are looking for

• A Doer: you get things done and inspire your team to do the same
• An Analyst: you LOVE data and think every company should take their decisions based on facts
• A Pragmatist: you have a no-nonsense mindset that seeks for practical and realistic solutions
• A Mentor: your clients and colleagues naturally seek you out for advice
• An Adventurer: you’re an entrepreneur constantly looking for business opportunities

Why you should join us

• Artefact is the place to be: come and build the future of marketing
• Progress: every day offers new challenges and new opportunities to learn
• Culture: join the best team you could ever imagine
• Entrepreneurship: you will be joining a team of driven entrepreneurs. We won’t give up until we make a huge dent in this industry!

Come join us!

Who we are

Artefact is a new generation of data service provider, specialising in data consulting and data-driven digital marketing, dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organisations. We are proud to say we’re enjoying skyrocketing growth.

Our broad range of data-driven solutions in data consulting and digital marketing are designed to meet our clients’ specific needs, always conceived with a business-centric approach and delivered with tangible results. Our data-driven services are built upon the deep AI expertise we’ve acquired with our 1000+ client base around the globe.

We have over 1500 employees across 20 offices who are focused on accelerating digital transformation. Thanks to a unique mix of company assets: State of the art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies for fast delivery, and cohesive teams of the finest business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts, all dedicated to bringing extra value to every client.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of data engineering and a proven track record of leading data projects in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines using SQL, Python, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Apache Airflow and Pyspark.
• Lead the integration of complex data systems and ensure consistency and accuracy of data across multiple platforms.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for data pipelines to improve efficiency and quality of data processing.
• Work closely with data architects, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical implementations.
• Oversee and manage a team of data engineers, providing guidance and mentorship to ensure high-quality project deliverables.
• Develop and enforce best practices in data governance, security, and compliance within the organisation.
• Optimise data retrieval and develop dashboards and reports for business teams.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance the capabilities of the data engineering function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of industry experience in data engineering with a strong technical proficiency in SQL, Python, and big data technologies.
• Certification in AWS and/or GCP
• Demonstrated experience with Databricks and Snowflake.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and DevOps practices.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing data engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the leading large scale data engineering projects
• Excellent understanding of data architecture including data mesh, data lake and data warehouse.

About Us

Artefact is the next generation end-to-end data service company, with a focus on consulting and marketing, that helps organisations transform data into value and business impact. 

Our broad range of data-driven solutions in data consulting and digital marketing are designed to meet our clients’ specific needs, always conceived with a business-centric approach and delivered with tangible results. 

We have over 1500 employees across 20 offices who are focused on accelerating digital transformation. Thanks to a unique mix of company assets: State of the art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies for fast delivery, and cohesive teams of the finest business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts, all dedicated to bringing extra value to every client.

About The Role 

Key responsibilities

• You will be working closely with a Senior to understand the issues and challenges that our clients are facing.
• Build proposals identifying client’s needs, meeting client’s requirements, answering RFP’s;
• Assist client in their data transformation journey
• Support to develop appealing charts, graphs, and other documentation to illustrate research results under guidance by the team lead
• Support to develop strategic recommendations based on derived insights
• Support the Group on any admin tasks
• Undertake ad hoc assignments from time to time and other duties as requested by management.

What we are looking for

• Undergraduates and bachelor’s degree holder. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Degree in Economics, Business Administration and related field
• Ability to commit for 3 to 6 months depending on project
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications especially Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English

Our Belief

We believe data is changing the world, and it’s just the beginning. We want this to be done in the right way, with transparency and ethics. This is the only way to create sustainable impact for business and society.

Our Mission

We are on a mission to build the next generation of data leaders who:  

• Fully capture the power of data & digital to deliver business value ;
• Bring understanding, trust & transparency of data into our society.

Our Values

• Collaboration : People of different background and expertise working closely together;
• Trust & Transparency: Dealing with data topics with integrity and ethics; Realistic and honest with our capabilities and limitations;
• Innovation: Always working on the most trendy and new topics on data and digital; Always on top of the new ways of using data;
• Action: We would rather do than to tell what to do; Has a “building the plane while flying” agile mentality.

Our Unique Attributes

• We bring great value to business and create a better society with the understanding, transparency and ethical use of data ;
• We build the next generation of data leaders ;
• We disrupt the market :
• Data Native - Born with data and defining data ;
• ART + SCIENCE - Mixture of talents in ART (Creative, Planning, Media, Consumer Engagement) and SCIENCE (Data Consulting, Data Science, Data Engineer) ; 
• One P&L - Integrated & collaborative, with all chapters working toward the same goal ;
• End to End - Capabilities from Strategize to Build to Run.

Who we are

Artefact is a leading global consulting company dedicated to accelerating the adoption of data and AI to positively impact people and organizations. We specialize in data & AI transformation and data marketing to drive tangible business results across the entire enterprise value chain for our clients. 

Artefact offers the most comprehensive set of data-driven solutions per industry, built on deep data science and cutting-edge AI technologies, delivering AI projects at scale in all industry sectors. From strategy to operations, we offer an end-to-end approach and solutions: data strategy, data quality and governance, data platforms, AI Factory, data-driven customer experience and marketing ROI. Our 1500+ employees operate in 22 countries (Europe, Asia, Americas, Middle East, Africa) and we partner with 1000+ clients, including some of the world’s top 300 brands such as Heineken, Mars, Samsung and L’Oréal.

What you will be doing:

Our Data Consulting department leads the way in effectively exploiting data & AI in all its forms. Do you want to help our clients define best-in-class data & AI strategies, drive transformations and build data & AI solutions that have impact? Join our dynamic consulting team and contribute to developing our international client portfolio!

As a Junior Data Consultant, you will support national and international clients across various industries in developing and implementing innovative data & AI strategies. Your role will encompass:

• Client advisory: collaborate with clients alongside your (international) team to understand their business needs and goals, delivering data-driven recommendations that guide decision-making and strategy.
• Data Collection and organization: collect, clean, and prepare data for analysis, correcting errors and formatting it for statistical software.
• Ownership of project stream: drive individual workstreams, ensuring successful and timely delivery, in alignment with project goals.
• Data analysis and interpretation: use tools like Excel, SQL, and Python to analyze data, apply statistical techniques to uncover trends and patterns, and present clear, actionable insights to clients, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What we are looking for

• Educational background: a completed Master’s degree, ideally focusing on Technology or (Business) Economics (MSc, MBA), with strong academic performance. 
• Work experience: 6–12 months in internships or student roles in consulting, data/analytics, marketing, advertising, finance, or tech is a plus but not required.
• Business acumen: you possess a dual profile in ‘business’ and ‘data,’ with a keen eye for identifying business opportunities.
• Technical proficiency: you have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; knowledge of statistical software and programming languages such as R or Python is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset: strong analytical abilities with attention to detail, comfortable working with large datasets.
• Language proficiency: you have strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to represent Artefact in a client-facing capacity.
• Personal attributes: you are curious and passionate about data and technological evolution. You demonstrate rigour, proactivity, and enjoy problem-solving.

Join us now and be part of the future: Artefact is experiencing exciting growth, and this is the perfect time to join our dynamic team and contribute to our success story.

Apply today!