NETHERLANDS DATA & AI RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW
Harnham data recruitment in the Netherlands is one of our fastest-growing markets due to the high demand for data-driven employees in the country. Companies are increasingly turning to Harnham to look for data professionals with the skills and expertise needed to help them make informed decisions.
Harnham is a leading Dutch Data and AI Recruitment firm that helps companies find the best Data and AI professionals. They specialize in finding those with the right skills and experience to fit their client’s needs. We also provide support to help clients with their Data and AI Recruitment process, from finding the right AI candidate to onboarding them.
Our dedicated Amsterdam-based Data and AI consultants have immersed themselves in the Dutch market and are able to provide industry-leading advice.
Companies in the Netherlands rely on Harnham to find the right data professionals because they have a thorough understanding of the data industry in the Netherlands, as well as an extensive network of data professionals.
Additionally, the Harnham recruitment process is fast, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning companies can find the right employees quickly and without spending too much money..
DATA & AI RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING
HOW WE DO IT
Just like the Data & AI professionals we place, Harnham use tried and tested models in our recruitment processes.
By gaining valuable market knowledge across a range of industries and regions, Harnham is able to provide a service which is second to none within our marketplace.
We have seen unprecedented growth in our specialist sector and always have a wide range of vacancies at both junior and senior level including AI jobs, Data Science jobs, Data Analyst jobs, and Big Data jobs, all available throughout the UK, France, United States, and the Netherlands.
WHAT SETS OUR NETHERLANDS DATA & AI RECRUITMENT TEAM APART?
Harnham is the best data recruitment company in the Netherlands because we have an extensive network of data professionals and employers, a team of experienced recruiters, and access to the latest data job opportunities.
Harnham also provides a range of services, such as career advice, market updates, and a dedicated team of data recruitment specialists. Additionally, Harnham has a proven track record of success, having placed thousands of data professionals in data-related roles.
This makes us the number one choice for employers and data professionals looking to find the best job opportunities in the Netherlands.
Our new Netherlands office will be opening in Amsterdam in April 2023, headed up by experienced Director Ross Henderson.
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Platform Software Engineer
€60000 - €70000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNederland
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Platform / Backend Software Engineer (Python / AWS / CI/CD / SQL)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About the Role
The company is seeking an experienced Platform / Backend Software Engineer to join its engineering team in Amsterdam. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining the core systems and infrastructure that power the company’s platform.
The ideal candidate is passionate about backend development, cloud technologies, and automation, and enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
- Build, manage, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
- Develop and maintain AWS infrastructure, including services such as Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, and CloudFormation/Terraform.
- Manage and tune SQL databases for reliability and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend systems seamlessly.
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and reliability best practices across environments.
- Contribute to architectural discussions, system design, and peer code reviews.
Required Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in Python development and backend systems design.
- Strong knowledge of AWS cloud architecture and related services.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
- Proficiency in SQL and database schema design.
- Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to clean, maintainable code.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with event-driven or microservices architectures.
- Familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.
- Knowledge of data pipeline design or ETL systems.
What the Company Offers
- A dynamic, international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

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Senior Typescript Developer
€100000 - €101000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNetherlands
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Senior TypeScript (Back-End) Developer
Location: Hybrid – Brussels (1 day per week in office)
✈️ Travel: Occasional travel between Belgium and the UK
Contract: 6 months (with potential extension)
Start date: ASAP
Position Overview
The client is seeking an experienced Senior TypeScript Developer, specialising in back-end development, to join their engineering team on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable APIs and cloud-based services that form the backbone of critical business applications.
This role suits a technically adept engineer who enjoys working in an autonomous, agile environment, is comfortable taking ownership of end-to-end solutions, and is committed to writing secure, maintainable, and performant code.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain APIs and back-end services using TypeScript and Node.js.
- Build and manage Workers and microservices to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and business analysts to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Conduct code reviews, support team members, and promote engineering best practices.
- Implement and maintain automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and work with modern DevOps tools (Azure, Docker).
- Identify and resolve technical issues across environments.
- Ensure adherence to security, data protection, and privacy standards.
- Participate in regular production deployments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills and Experience
- Senior-level experience in TypeScript and Node.js (5+ years).
- Proven experience designing and developing APIs and Workers in Node.js.
- Familiarity with React and Next.js for integration and front-end collaboration.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, resilience, and cloud architecture.
- Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure tools (Azure, Docker, CI/CD).
- Proficiency in automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
- Solid understanding of security best practices in software development.
- Experience working in autonomous, agile environments.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Additional Information
- Hybrid working model – one day per week in the Brussels office.
- Occasional travel between Belgium and the UK may be required.
- Competitive contract rate and opportunity for extension.
- A dynamic, collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

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Head of Cloud Archiecture – Working with Azure landing zones
€61000 - €130000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentNederland
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Job Title: Head of Cloud Architecture (Azure & Azure Landing Zones)
Location: Amsterdam
Department: IT / Cloud Services
Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
About Us:
This company are a scalable, innovative, and secure solutions. They are on a the hunt for an experienced, visionary Head of Cloud Architecture to spearhead the design and implementation of our Azure-based cloud strategy. If you’re passionate about Microsoft Azure and have hands-on experience with Azure Landing Zones, we want you to help shape the future of our cloud infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and strategy for our Azure cloud platform, focusing on building and optimizing Azure Landing Zones to support a secure, scalable, and high-performing environment.
- Design and implement end-to-end cloud solutions leveraging Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Security Center, etc.).
- Lead the establishment of best practices, standards, and guidelines for Azure cloud implementations, ensuring consistency across the organization’s cloud infrastructure.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of cloud architects and engineers, enabling them to design and deploy best-in-class cloud solutions with a focus on cost optimization, security, and scalability.
- Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, leveraging tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Terraform, and Bicep for automated deployment and configuration management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, networking, DevOps, and development, to integrate cloud solutions seamlessly and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Own the governance of the cloud platform, ensuring compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and cloud governance frameworks.
- Continuously monitor and optimize cloud performance and operational efficiencies, addressing any issues related to performance, security, or cost.
- Advocate for the continuous improvement of the Azure cloud strategy, recommending new technologies, practices, and tools to enhance infrastructure performance.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment between cloud architecture and organizational goals.
Requirements:
- Proven experience (8+ years) in cloud architecture, with a deep focus on Azure and cloud solution design.
- Expertise in Azure Landing Zones, including understanding of foundational Azure architecture and governance, security, and operational considerations.
- Strong experience in managing enterprise-level Azure environments, including networking, compute, storage, and security services.
- Hands-on experience with Azure services like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
- Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM templates) and DevOps principles.
- Deep knowledge of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and regulatory compliance in Azure environments.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, balancing hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership.
- Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud architectures and migration to Azure is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are highly preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Play a leading role in the cloud transformation of a forward-thinking company.
- Build, scale, and secure cutting-edge cloud solutions on Azure.
- Work with a talented, collaborative team that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work options, including remote work.
- Access to a continuous learning environment and career growth opportunities.

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Machine Learning Engineer
€60000 - €61000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNetherlands
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Machine Learning Engineer – Executive Search Firm
Amsterdam Zuid
€60,000-€65,000 + holiday allowance
Hybrid (3 days in-office per week)
Join one of the world’s most respected executive search firms, with over 70 offices globally. Known for its high-performing, polished environment and commitment to excellence at board and senior leadership levels, this organisation is expanding its data and research capabilities to better understand what makes leadership teams successful.
The Role
We’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to help bring cutting-edge ideas and algorithms to life. Reporting directly to Febo, you’ll work closely with the Data Science & Data Architecture team.
Your focus will be on building and developing the firm’s data warehouse and enabling the data science team to turn research into scalable, real-world tools. This is a hands-on, development-driven position – ideal for someone who wants to see their technical work make a direct impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and optimise data pipelines and data models to support research and leadership analytics
- Translate technical requirements into practical, high-quality specifications
- Develop and deploy machine learning models end-to-end
- Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, and architects to bring algorithms to production
- Maintain strong communication with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical and business goals
- Work on LLM models
About You
- Strong experience with Python, TensorFlow, and/or PyTorch
- Hands-on knowledge of SQL and experience building data models and data warehouses
- Exposure to AWS (not essential, but a plus)
- Background in machine learning and end-to-end pipeline development
- Excellent communication skills – comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ideally some experience from a consultancy or similarly fast-paced, analytical environment
What’s in It for You
- Salary of €60,000-€65,000 + holiday allowance
- Opportunity to shape the future of leadership analytics in a globally respected firm
- Collaborative, international environment with exposure to cutting-edge AI and data science projects
- Hybrid setup: 3 days per week in the Amsterdam Zuid office, minimum 1 day required
Interview Process
3 stages designed to assess both technical capability and cultural fit.

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QA Engineer – AI projects
€60000 - €63000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentNederland
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QA Engineer (AI & Machine Learning) – Healthcare Startup
Location: Eindhoven
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Equity Options
About Us
We’re a fast-growing healthcare startup on a mission to transform how clinical decisions are made through the power of artificial intelligence. The AI-driven platform helps clinicians deliver faster, more accurate diagnoses – improving patient outcomes and saving lives.
They are now looking for a QA Engineer with a deep interest in AI systems and machine learning validation to join our passionate, cross-functional team.
The Role
As our QA Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the testing strategy and quality assurance process for our AI products – from data pipelines to model outputs and end-user interfaces. You’ll work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and clinicians to ensure our algorithms are safe, robust, and trustworthy.
What you’ll do:
- Design and implement automated and manual test frameworks for AI and ML components.
- Develop evaluation protocols to assess model accuracy, fairness, and performance.
- Validate data quality, preprocessing pipelines, and integration points with clinical systems.
- Collaborate with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure testing meets healthcare and AI safety standards (e.g. MHRA, ISO 13485, GxP).
- Build monitoring tools for post-deployment AI behaviour and model drift.
- Champion a culture of “quality-first” within the product and engineering teams.
About You
You’re a detail-oriented QA professional who thrives on solving complex problems and believes in the power of AI to make healthcare better – but only if it’s built and tested responsibly.
You’ll bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in software QA, with at least 1 year focused on AI, ML, or data-driven systems.
- Solid understanding of Python, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation frameworks (e.g. PyTest, Robot Framework, or Cypress).
- Experience testing data pipelines, APIs, and model inference endpoints.
- Familiarity with AI metrics (precision, recall, ROC AUC, etc.) and validation methodologies.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with data scientists and clinicians alike.
- Bonus: knowledge of healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7) or regulatory frameworks for AI in medical devices.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a mission-driven startup tackling one of healthcare’s biggest challenges.
- Work on cutting-edge AI systems that directly impact patient care.
- Flat hierarchy, open culture, and plenty of room to innovate.
- Continuous learning opportunities – from ML explainability to regulatory AI testing.
- Flexible hybrid/remote working setup.

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Global Shopper Marketing Manager
Amsterdam
€100000 - €100000
+ Digital Analytics
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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Job Title: Global Shopper Marketing Manager
Location: Amsterdam
Salary: Competitive salary on offer
About the Company
This company are one of the world’s leading FMCG organisations, with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands loved by millions of consumers across the globe. With operations in many countries and a workforce of over 10,000 employees, the company is driven by a shared purpose to delight consumers every day while delivering sustainable growth and innovation.
The Role
The Global Shopper Marketing Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s global shopper marketing strategy, translating consumer and shopper insights into world-class retail experiences that drive conversion, loyalty, and category growth. Reporting to the Global Head of Shopper & Customer Marketing, this individual will collaborate closely with regional and local marketing, sales, and insights teams to ensure consistent, insight-led execution across markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of global shopper marketing strategies and toolkits for priority categories and brands.
- Partner with brand, sales, and insights teams to translate global brand strategies into effective shopper marketing plans.
- Drive excellence in retail execution by developing best-practice guidelines and activation frameworks adaptable to local markets.
- Work with regional teams to evaluate and optimise in-store and omnichannel activation performance, ensuring ROI and continuous improvement.
- Champion shopper insight integration, leveraging data and analytics to inform strategy and creative development.
- Manage global agency relationships to deliver compelling creative and activation assets.
- Act as a thought leader in shopper marketing innovation, ensuring [Company Name] remains at the forefront of industry trends.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in shopper or customer marketing within a global FMCG environment.
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect brand strategy to shopper behaviour and retail execution.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple geographies and functions.
- Analytical and data-driven, with a passion for understanding the path to purchase.
- Experience managing agencies and delivering integrated shopper campaigns at scale.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and align global teams.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-led, fast-paced global organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. The successful candidate will have the chance to shape the future of shopper marketing at scale, working with some of the world’s most recognisable brands.

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Lead Data Engineer
Amsterdam
€90000 - €115000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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Data Engineering Lead
Amsterdam (3 days in the office)
Up to 115k
About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Data Engineering Lead to drive the creation of our next-generation data engineering capabilities. You will lead a talented team of data engineers while remaining hands-on in building efficient data pipelines that empower data-driven decision-making across the business.
This role combines leadership and technical expertise, offering the chance to shape the future of our data architecture, implement best practices, and mentor a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance data pipelines for analytics, reporting, and machine learning.
- Architect and implement data solutions on Microsoft Azure, ensuring efficient ETL processes and data integration.
- Collaborate with business analysts and data scientists to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Ensure data architecture supports current and future business requirements and enables flexible growth of the platform.
- Implement engineering best practices including DevOps, CI/CD, and modern data engineering methodologies.
- Mentor and grow a high-performing data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Architect and manage integrations of self-service BI tools and low-code platforms such as MS Fabric or TimeXtender.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, introducing new technologies and approaches to advance the data platform.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience in data governance, data management, and data architecture principles.
- Strong understanding of data structures, unstructured data, modeling, and warehousing, with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure.
- Expertise in the Microsoft data stack is essential; experience with Databricks and TimeXtender is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Why Join Us:
You will join a global professional services organization that values expertise, collaboration, and innovation. Our data team plays a central role in enabling strategic decision-making, and this is a unique chance to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact on the business.

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AI Innovator & Strategist
Amsterdam
€90000 - €130000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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Senior AI Strategist & Innovator
Amsterdam, The Netherland
Up to 130k annually
Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of AI in a global technology powerhouse? This is your chance to define and execute an ambitious AI strategy that drives real business impact.
Key Skills: AI Strategy, Digital Transformation, Innovation Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Change Management
Location & Work Model: Amsterdam, Hybrid (3 days in office)
This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic vision with practical execution. You’ll identify AI opportunities, create a clear roadmap, and lead adoption across multiple business units. It’s a unique opportunity to influence transformation at scale – working at the intersection of technology, people, and strategy.
The Company
They are a global leader in technology and innovation, driven by a purpose to help people achieve the impossible. With over 50 years of success and a culture built on integrity, creativity, and progress, they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
The Role
You will:
- Define and champion an AI vision aligned with the business strategy
- Identify AI-driven opportunities and set strategic priorities
- Lead the AI roadmap and drive adoption across teams
- Manage cross-functional AI and automation programs
- Engage stakeholders at all levels to build alignment and support
- Act as a thought leader and ambassador for AI innovation
Your Skills & Experience
- 8+ years in strategy, innovation, or digital transformation
- Proven track record in implementing AI/ML solutions
- Strong stakeholder engagement and C-level communication
- Conceptual thinker with practical delivery focus
- Fluent in English; Dutch a plus
What They Offer
A competitive salary, quarterly bonus, fully reimbursed health insurance, pension scheme, 25 holidays + 5 extra optional, hybrid working, device package, product discounts, and exceptional wellbeing and professional development programs.

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Azure Cloud & Infrastructure Architect Manager
Amsterdam
€90000 - €130000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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Azure Cloud Architect / Infrastructure Architect
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Up to 130k annually
About the Company
A leading B2B distributor of building materials with over 10,000 employees and a billion-euro turnover, operating at scale across multiple markets. The company combines a strong operational backbone with ambitious digital transformation initiatives, providing a unique opportunity to shape IT strategy in a large, fast-moving organization.
The Role
As Azure Architect & IT Operations Manager, you will drive the strategy, governance, and operational management of the company’s Azure cloud environment. You will oversee the architecture team, maintain landing zones, manage IT infrastructure, and ensure secure, efficient IT operations. Your work will directly influence cloud transformation and operational excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Azure architecture team (3-4 architects) and provide strategic direction
- Design, maintain, and optimize Azure landing zones and IT infrastructure
- Oversee IT governance, security, and operational best practices
- Drive cloud transformation initiatives across the organization
- Manage stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior management and operational teams
- Ensure continuity, reliability, and scalability of IT services
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience in large IT organizations
- Hands-on experience with Azure cloud architecture and IT operations
- Background in IT infrastructure, governance, and security
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive complex cloud transformation projects
- Experience in building and maintaining scalable, secure Azure environments
- Strong communication and leadership skills

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Back End Developer
Amsterdam
€50000 - €75000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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Senior Back End Developer
Amsterdam (3 days in office)
Up to 75k annually
About the Company
An ambitious and fast-scaling tech start-up developing intelligent systems for real-world industrial applications. With a growing team and a product already in use at scale, they’re solving complex challenges through applied software and data innovation. The environment is hands-on, collaborative, and built for engineers.
The Role
You’ll join a lean and highly skilled development team to help scale their AI-driven vehicle inspection platform. The focus is on Python-based backend systems, though there’s occasional full-stack work. You’ll translate product ideas into tested, high-performing code in a fast-moving start-up setting.
Responsibilities
- Translate business ideas into clean, scalable technical solutions
- Build, test and maintain robust Python code
- Ensure backend systems run reliably and efficiently at scale
- Support new product iterations and feature development
- Collaborate with the team on CI/CD and code quality improvements
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on Python software development
- Experience with FastAPI, AWS, and backend engineering best practices
- Bonus: React, Django, or CI/CD pipeline experience
- Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up or scale-up environment
Apply now if you´re interested and based in The Netherlands!
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Mid-Senior level
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Industry
- Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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Full-time
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- Engineering
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Marketing AI Transformation Lead
Amsterdam
€80000 - €110000
+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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AI Marketing Strategy Lead
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Up to 110k annually + benefits
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of marketing with the power of AI? This is your opportunity to lead a cutting-edge transformation within a global tech brand, driving creative and strategic evolution across digital marketing channels.
The Company
We’re looking for a forward-thinking professional to integrate AI into marketing operations and deliver data-driven, consumer-centric campaigns. If you’re ready to shape the future of content creation and strategy through AI, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a company-wide AI-driven marketing strategy aligned with business goals
- Identify high-impact AI opportunities to enhance creative processes, customer engagement, and operational efficiency
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, content, analytics, and business strategy teams
- Introduce and embed AI tools, including automation, machine learning, and natural language processing, into day-to-day operations
- Promote AI literacy by leading workshops and translating complex concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Experience Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
- 5+ years in digital transformation, including at least 1-2 years of hands-on AI project delivery experience.
- Proven experience leading large, cross-functional innovation projects in a complex business environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills; able to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders
- Proficiency in AI tools and platforms (e.g., ML, NLP, RPA); experience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure is a plus.

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Data Scientist/Data Engineer
Amsterdam
€60000 - €61000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentAmsterdam, North Holland
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Contract Opportunity: Data Scientist / Data Engineer (Python, Databricks, Document Parsing & Web Scraping)
A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Data Scientist / Data Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimising data workflows in a Databricks environment, with a strong focus on Python scripting, document parsing, and web scraping.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain efficient Python scripts for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
- Develop and manage scalable data pipelines within a Databricks environment.
- Implement solutions for automated document parsing (structured and unstructured data).
- Design and deploy robust web scraping workflows to capture external data sources.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.
- Ensure best practices in data quality, integrity, and compliance throughout all workflows.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven expertise in Python programming for data engineering tasks.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks (or similar Spark-based platforms).
- Strong knowledge of document parsing libraries and approaches (e.g. PDF/text extraction, NLP preprocessing).
- Experience developing scalable and ethical web scraping solutions.
- Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and secure handling of sensitive data.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a contract/consulting capacity.
Contract Details
- Contract role (initial [insert duration, e.g., 6 months])
- Location: Amsterdam
- Competitive day rate (depending on experience)
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Data Scientist / Data Engineer who thrives in a contract environment and enjoys working on complex data extraction and processing challenges.

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