PLATFORM ENGINEERING
TALENT SOLUTIONS
Just as builders rely on architects' blueprints, successful tech projects depend on the clear designs and roadmaps created by skilled Platform Engineers. At Harnham, we recognize the crucial role that these experts play in the development and implementation of robust platform solutions.
Platform Engineers design the underlying systems and structures necessary for software and applications to run efficiently across an organization. They select the right tools and technologies to build scalable and secure platforms and establish the frameworks that allow for ongoing innovation and development. This strategic role is fundamental, as modern businesses rely heavily on well-architected platforms to succeed.
If you’re looking to advance your career in platform engineering, or if you're seeking to recruit top Platform Engineering talent, Harnham’s extensive network is ready to support you.
WHY
HARNHAM?
Our reputation as a global leader in technology recruitment is anchored by hundreds of dedicated specialists spread across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
This extensive network enables us to provide unmatched recruitment solutions, expertly matching our clients with the premier Platform Engineering talent.
We acknowledge the distinct requirements of each organization's platform development needs.
Consequently, our recruitment strategies are meticulously tailored, concentrating on understanding and aligning with your specific business objectives and technical requirements for platform engineering.
OUR
SERVICES
-
Permanent and Contract Recruitment: We offer both permanent and contract recruitment solutions, ensuring the flexibility needed to support the evolving demands of your platform engineering projects and initiatives.
-
Executive Search: Our executive search service is designed to identify and secure leaders in the platform engineering field who can drive your business strategies and technological advancements forward.
-
Industry-Specific Expertise: We operate across all industries, providing specialized recruitment solutions that are finely attuned to the unique challenges and opportunities in platform engineering within your sector.
Contact us today to learn how our bespoke talent solutions can enhance your organization's platform engineering capabilities.
JOBS
LATEST
OPPORTUNITIES
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Data Architect
London
£550 - £600
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
To Apply for this Job Click Here
DATA ARCHITECT
£550 – £600 per day
6 – months
We are representing a leading UK organisation recognised for its large-scale operations, strong public profile, and commitment to digital transformation. The organisation is undergoing a significant modernisation programme, with investment in technology, data, and cloud platforms to drive efficiency, transparency, and innovation across all business functions. With an emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement, this organisation is seeking top-tier talent to help shape its future.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to play a pivotal role in the migration of Finance and HR divisions onto Workday. This contractor will be instrumental in shaping the organisation’s data strategy, building scalable architecture solutions, and ensuring data integrity, security, and governance.
Key responsibilities include:
-
Designing and implementing scalable data architecture solutions aligned with business and industry standards.
-
Supporting the migration of Finance and HR data and systems into Workday.
-
Managing critical data elements in Purview Data Catalogue and ensuring effective usage across the business.
-
Establishing and enforcing data governance, quality, and security standards.
-
Developing a data operating model for BAU and ongoing product adoption.
-
Driving data architecture evolution to support advanced analytics and AI over the next four years.
-
Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into data solutions.
-
Providing technical leadership and mentorship to data architects, engineers, and analysts.
-
Staying up to date with new technologies, and recommending improvements to architecture practices.
Technical Skills & Experience
Must-have:
-
Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures
-
Proficiency in data integration and ETL processes.
-
Advanced skills in SQL, Python, or equivalent programming languages.
-
Strong knowledge of data governance, data security, and compliance frameworks.
-
Expertise in Master & Reference Data Management and Data Quality best practices.
-
Cloud-based architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
-
Experience implementing data management frameworks and operating models.
Desirable:
-
Master’s degree or DAMA certification (CDMP).Proven expertise with Workday product and data integrations.
-
Experience across different database architectures (Lakehouse, Relational, Document Store).
-
Familiarity with observability tools, BI platforms (Power BI), or Agile methods.
-
Knowledge of advanced analytics, data science, or NLP techniques.
Soft Skills
-
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical conversations.
-
Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
-
Proven leadership with the ability to mentor and guide teams.
To Apply for this Job Click Here
Lead Data Engineer
Amsterdam
€60000 - €100000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
To Apply for this Job Click Here
Position: Lead Data Engineer – Azure
Location: Amsterdam
Employment Type: Full-time
About Them
This organisation are a forward-thinking organisation harnessing data to drive smarter decisions, deliver innovation, and create real business impact. Our Azure-based data platform underpins everything we do-from analytics and AI to operational insights. Now, we’re looking for a Lead Data Engineer to take our data capabilities to the next level.
Within the role you will be working hands on whilst also taking on responsibility of the team and data engineering roadmap
The Role
As the Lead Data Engineer, you’ll be the technical authority for our Azure data ecosystem. You’ll design, build, and optimise data pipelines, lead architectural decisions, and mentor a talented team of engineers. You’ll work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure our data solutions are robust, scalable, and future-ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable Azure-based data pipelines and architectures.
- Own technical standards, best practices, and quality across data engineering projects.
- Collaborate with architecture and DevOps teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment.
- Mentor, guide, and grow the skills of junior and mid-level data engineers.
- Optimise performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of Azure data services.
- Drive the adoption of modern data engineering practices, including CI/CD for data and Infrastructure as Code.
Core Technologies & Skills
- Azure Data Services: Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL Database.
- Strong SQL and Python skills; experience with PySpark a plus.
- Proven track record in designing ETL/ELT processes and real-time streaming pipelines.
- Solid understanding of data modelling, governance, and security principles.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Bicep, Terraform).
- Experience leading engineering teams or projects in a data-focused environment.
Nice-to-Have
- Knowledge of Azure Machine Learning or AI integration.
- Experience with event-driven architectures (Event Hubs, Service Bus, Kafka).
- Exposure to data quality frameworks and monitoring tools.
What They Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Dedicated learning and development budget.
- Opportunity to shape the future of our data platform and lead strategic initiatives.
- Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
To Apply for this Job Click Here
Data Architect
London
£110000 - £118000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
To Apply for this Job Click Here
Role: Senior / Principal Data Architect
Salary: £115,000 – £118,000 + Bonus
WFH: 3 Days/Week Onsite (Shoreditch)
Overview
Our client, a leading global technology and business consultancy focused on financial services, is hiring a Senior / Principal Data Architect to join their award-winning Data Practice. This is a hands-on architecture and leadership role, supporting major banking and financial services clients with modernising data infrastructure, guiding cloud transformation, and shaping scalable, best-in-class data platforms.
You’ll join a team of 800+ data professionals in a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages innovation and values individuality. If you’re passionate about strategy, architecture, and delivering meaningful impact in data-driven transformations, this is an opportunity to lead from the front.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex agile consulting projects focused on data architecture design and delivery
- Advise technology leaders on modern best practices in data management
- Develop cloud-based enterprise data platforms using AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Define services and frameworks that enable efficient, scalable, and secure data management
- Contribute to internal IP and delivery frameworks across the firm’s data practice
- Manage small project teams and support capability building and business development
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data strategies and governance
- Deep knowledge of contextual, logical, and physical data modelling
- Hands-on experience with cloud data migration and architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong grasp of metadata management, data privacy/security frameworks, and cloud ecosystem best practices
- Financial services project experience preferred, with stakeholder-facing communication skills
- Comfortable operating across complex environments, leading multiple workstreams
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Experience designing data lakes and modern cloud storage patterns
- Familiarity with data cataloguing, classification, and semantic/graph modelling
- Exposure to ESG data, risk/compliance platforms, or financial crime data architectures
- An understanding of cloud cost management, automation, and network architecture
Tech Domains
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Data Management: Metadata tools, privacy frameworks, security architecture
- Modelling: ER, Contextual, Semantic, Logical/Physical
- Orchestration & Integration: API design, DevOps support, cloud-native workflows
Why Join?
- Work on high-impact transformation projects with top-tier global banks
- Join an agile, innovation-focused culture with flat structure and open collaboration
- Learn and grow in a highly supportive environment with extensive L&D support
- Inclusive and diverse culture with enhanced family-friendly policies
- Join the multi-award-winning data team, voted Best Consultancy in Data Management and ESG
Interview Process
- Initial Discussion – Culture, expectations, and mutual fit
- Technical/Project Interview(s) – Assessing delivery experience and architectural thinking
- Final Interview – Client-facing alignment and career progression discussion
To Apply for this Job Click Here
Principal Data Architect
London
£110000 - £110000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
To Apply for this Job Click Here
PRINCIPAL DATA ARCHITECT
LONDON
£110,000
THE COMPANY
This global management consultancy operating in the capital markets is now looking for a Principal Data Architect to help serve their clients and manage the projects.
THE ROLE
As a Principal Data Architect you will be involved in several projects working with data structures, and ensuring that systems and solutions align with the organisation’s business goals.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- Managing commercial expectations including budget and revenue
- Manage and deliver projects
- Developing client relationships, identifying clients who could benefit from the company’s solutions
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful Principal Data Architect will have the following skills and experience:
- Cloud (Azure, GCP or AWS)
- At least 8 years of experience
- Consulting experience
- Experience in the finance/insurance industry
BENEFITS
The successful Principal Data Architect will receive the following benefits:
- £110,000 yearly salary
- Hybrid working, 3 days in office
- Medical Insurance
- Pension
- And more
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume/CV to Joana Alves via the Apply link on this page.
To Apply for this Job Click Here
LEAD DATA ARCHITECT
Poitiers
€70000 - €90000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentPoitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
To Apply for this Job Click Here
RESPONSABLE DE L’ARCHITECTURE DATA
NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE
65-85K€
En tant que Responsable de l’achitecture data, vous incarnerez le socle technique de l’équipe Data Engineering au sein de ce client final. Vous serez responsable de piloter, challenger et faire évoluer une architecture déjà robuste, tout en accompagnant la mise en production de projets à forte valeur ajoutée.
VOTRE RÔLE
- Auditer et renforcer la stack existante (Snowflake, Talend, DBT, Power BI, Qlik, AWS) avec une vision orientée ROI.
- Cartographier et fiabiliser les pipelines existants, tout en préparant une migration vers des outils ELT modernes (ex. DBT).
- Mettre en place et configurer une solution de monitoring des flux via SIFLET.
- Piloter l’industrialisation des projets IA / MLOps, en lien avec les équipes Data Science et les prestataires externes.
- Accompagner et coordonner l’équipe Data Engineering (1 junior + 4 prestataires) avec un vrai leadership technique, sans dimension managériale directe.
VOTRE PROFIL
- 7 à 10 ans d’expérience en Data Engineering / Architecture Data (flexible à partir de 5 ans pour un profil exceptionnel).
- Maîtrise de Snowflake, AWS (ou autre cloud), CI/CD, et connaissance d’outils ELT (DBT, Talend…).
- Expérience dans l’industrialisation de modèles IA ou une bonne maîtrise des pratiques MLOps.
- Capacité à challenger des choix technologiques, construire une vision et embarquer une équipe transverse.
- Leadership technique, capacité à travailler avec des prestataires, sans responsabilité managériale formelle.
- Langues : français courant et anglais professionnel requis.
To Apply for this Job Click Here
DATA MANAGER – CONSEIL
Paris
€60000 - €65000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentParis, Île-de-France
To Apply for this Job Click Here
DATA MANAGER – CONSEIL
PARIS (75)
60-65K€ + avantages
Ce cabinet de conseil indépendant en pleine croissance, spécialisé dans l’accompagnement des entreprises sur leurs projets data, IA et transformation technologique recherche son Data Manager.
VOTRE RÔLE
En tant que Data Manager, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans le pilotage de projets data & IA menés au forfait, de leur cadrage à leur livraison :
- Pilotage de projets Data & IA : encadrement des équipes techniques (Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts) et supervision de la qualité des livrables.
- Contribution stratégique : implication dans la formulation des enjeux clients, recommandations et structuration de solutions à forte valeur ajoutée.
- Vente de projets au forfait :
- Qualification des besoins clients
- Rédaction et soutenance de propositions commerciales
- Réponse aux appels d’offres dans des délais parfois courts
- Participation active au closing
- Relation client de haut niveau : posture de conseil, capacité à challenger des décideurs et à construire une relation de confiance.
- Amélioration continue : contribution à la structuration des offres, à la montée en qualité des processus internes et au rayonnement de l’expertise technique de l’équipe.
VOTRE PROFIL
- Minimum 3 à 4 ans d’expérience en cabinet de conseil ou agence spécialisée (data ou IA).
- Connaissance des modèles au forfait : expérience avérée dans la vente et le pilotage de projets au forfait (impératif).
- Compétences commerciales :
- Aisance en création de propositions commerciales et de supports de soutenance
- Vision stratégique de la chaîne commerciale : cadrage, AO, soutenance, closing
- Culture data solide : compréhension approfondie des métiers de la data (DA, DS, DE) et/ou de l’IA.
- Leadership : goût pour le management, la structuration d’équipe et l’accompagnement des profils plus juniors.
- Rigueur & exigence : attention forte portée à la qualité des livrables et au professionnalisme dans la relation client.
- Souplesse : à l’aise dans des contextes mouvants, avec une appétence pour les environnements à taille humaine et en croissance (vs. grands cabinets type Big4).
To Apply for this Job Click Here
CHEF DE PROJET DATA
Poitiers
€45000 - €65000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentPoitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
To Apply for this Job Click Here
CHEF DE PROJET DATA
POITOU-CHARENTES (86)
45-55K€
En tant que Chef de Projet Data, vous serez le point de contact principal entre les métiers et l’équipe data.
VOTRE RÔLE
- Vous piloterez des projets d’intégration de données de bout en bout : de la définition du besoin métier jusqu’au suivi du delivery.
- Vous participerez également à la structuration de la gouvernance data, à l’amélioration de la qualité des données, et à l’identification de nouveaux cas d’usage (BI, Data Science…).
VOTRE PROFIL
- Minimum 5 ans d’expérience en gestion de projets, idéalement dans un contexte data ou IT.
- Bonne compréhension des concepts ETL/ELT, des bases de données et de la visualisation de données (SQL, Power BI, Qlik…).
- Capacité à dialoguer à la fois avec des profils techniques et des utilisateurs métiers.
- Sens de l’organisation, de la pédagogie, et appétence pour les environnements en construction.
- Formation Bac+5 en informatique, data, systèmes d’information ou équivalent.
To Apply for this Job Click Here
CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY?
GET IN TOUCH
today
If you can’t see what you’re looking for right now, send us your CV anyway – we’re always getting fresh new roles through the door.
Industry Hub
HARNHAM
News & Blog
With over 10 years experience working solely in the Data & AI sector our consultants are able to offer detailed insights into the industry.
Visit our Blogs & News portal or check out our recent posts below.
From Zero to AI: How One Investment Firm Built a World-Class Team in 18 Days
A global investment advisor managing over $268 billion across real estate, equity, and credit needed to build…
How to Maximise Your Data’s Value: The Use of AI in Advanced Analytics
By Roshni Baillie, Recruitment Consultant – Marketing & Insight, Harnham One thing I’m hearing again and again…
AI Governance Starts with People
By Kiran Ramasamy, Managing Consultant, Harnham When it comes to AI it is no longer a question…
15,000 Placements Later: What We’ve Learned About the Global Data & AI Talent Market
By David Farmer, CEO, Harnham Global We haven’t just hit 15,000 placements, we’ve launched 15,000 careers,…
Download ‘How to Hire in AI’: Our AI Hiring How-to Guide
In a landscape dominated by discussion of AI, companies can find it hard to navigate the marketplace….
The Role of Data Governance in AI: Landscape in the Netherlands
By Ross Henderson & Robin Buitendijk, Harnham Netherlands The transformative power of technology has entered an exciting…
The Practical Power of Generative AI in Business
By Miguel Sanchez, Data Coach at Rockborne AI is everywhere, true, but how do businesses move beyond…
AI Contracting Jobs Are Everywhere—So Where Are the Contractors?
by Jose Gomez, Manager of Contract Recruitment AI jobs are everywhere, so why are companies struggling to…
AI in 2025 – The Effect On the Job Market
By Thomas Savidge The UK is positioned to become a major leader in AI, driven by an…
The Importance of Market Mix Modelling from a Recruitment Perspective
At Harnham, we’ve witnessed a significant rise in demand for talent in the Market Mix Modelling (MMM)…
Testimonials
Client and
candidate
testimonials
A trusted partner of professionals
across the globe.
We understand the challenges our
customers face and offer the
recruitment solutions needed to drive
business success through Data &
AI.
Candidate – Data Analyst
I’ve had a great experience with Harnham. The recruiter provided great advice and ensured that I understood everything, and even followed up with me after I started my new role to see how I was settling in. I would recommend Harnham as a great recruitment company for anyone looking for a role in data and analytics.
Candidate /
Data Analyst
Candidate – Chief Data Officer
It was a real treat to work with Harnham. My recruiter consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I navigated through the recruitment process as smooth as possible. I had been in contact with other professional at Harnham in the past and I can attest that the level of professionalism is always top-notch.
Candidate /
Chief Data Officer
Candidate – Market Research Analyst
Thanks to Harnham, I am now in a role that suits me. My recruiter was able to quickly identify the skills I had to offer and match me up with his client. It was a win-win for everyone. I was given great advice throughout the process, and I also appreciated the follow-ups that I received.
Candidate /
Market Research Analyst
Client – Director of People Operations
We’ve been collaborating with Harnham to recruit some key positions for our company, and they have been incredible partners. They team has been great and efficient. They understood our needs perfectly and provided us very talented candidates. We'll keep collaborating with them in the future. Thank you for your excellent job!
Client /
Director of People Operations
Candidate – Senior Data Engineer
I've been a Senior Data Engineer for about 4-5 years and Harnham is one of the best recruitment agencies I worked with. There was a time when my offer fell through and the recruiter I was working with at Harnham jumped in to the rescue and scheduled interviews for me within a couple of days. Really good agency and some great people.
Candidate /
Senior Data Engineer
Client – Data Direction – Broadcast Media
I have worked with Harnham for over 2 years now as our main Analytics Recruiter partner and I am very pleased with the overall service and the people we have hired via Harnham. Harnham’s team is very good at understanding our recruitment needs and always come back with relevant and well scanned CVs, which saves me precious time.
Client /
Data Direction – Broadcast Media
Client – Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
The team at Harnham have been outstanding in helping our company build a market-leading data science team. Harnham’s communication is great, and the recruiter’s take a consultative approach that’s really focused on provided value for both their clients and their candidates. They provide strong candidates that help us fill our roles with high achievers who are also a great fit for our culture.
Client /
Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
Candidate – Digital Media and Analytics
I've recently got a short-term contract role through Harnham, and things couldn't have gone better! My recruiter was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They also provided incredible admin support so that I could focus on the actual job in hand, rather than having to spend too much time dealing with these matters.
