CONTRACT DATA RECRUITMENT & DIRECT HIRE AI
TALENT SOLUTIONS
Harnham is a specialist contract Data Recruitment Agency with years of experience in the field. We offer a range of services to help support your business, from finding the best contract data talent for your organisation to providing advice and support on all aspects of the recruitment process.
Our team of experienced consultants are committed to helping you find the best candidates for your business and have an established track record of success. Our commitment to providing tailored, comprehensive solutions for our clients makes us the ideal partner for contract data recruitment.
The tailored approach we bring to any freelance data recruitment project means we are able to deliver best-in-class contractors every time. Whether it’s entire project teams or just filling in the gaps, we have a solution to fit your requirements.
CRITICAL PROJECT
SUPPORT
Harnham’s vast network of contractors can be deployed quickly avoiding lengthy interview processes and notice periods.
By adopting best practices from previous organisations our contractors will integrate into your business effortlessly allowing you to deliver projects faster.
SPECIALIST
EXPERTISE
It is not uncommon for a project to require additional skill sets to cover for missing staff, expertise not found within your company, a change in your organisational structure or simply to keep up with the rate of new technology.
As Harnham cover the entire data and AI landscape whilst operating in market verticals our contractors are experts in their field and with little or no training will be able to plug holes across your organisation from a single analyst to entire project teams.


FREELANCE
FLEXIBILITY
Short term contracts offer an important option to businesses needing a flexible workforce. Harnham often work with companies to support seasonal spikes and product launches providing a fast turnaround of contractors.
We have also seen a shift towards ‘try before you buy’ where contractors begin on short term contracts and build up to full time positions.
SMALL BUDGETS
BIG RESULTS
It is a myth that contracting is an expensive hiring solution. In fact it is often the most cost effective. During the recruitment process there are no upfront fees to Harnham and once hired, benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, holiday pay, legal risks and training do not need to be considered.
Contractors often have their own equipment and can work from home so the cost of setting up a member of staff in an office space can be avoided too.
WHAT SETS
US APART
Our recruiters operate in specific disciplines and have a wealth of technical knowledge so you will never waste time educating a recruiter who is unfamiliar with a market Deep networks and our global talent pools allow Harnham’s recruiters to access exclusive contract talent that can often start within 24 hours.
Harnham will always provide a fair market rate as opposed to inflated consulting firm fees You will have a dedicated account manager who will take the time to understand your company’s culture and intricacies of the job role to ensure all contractors thrive in your business from day one.

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Our tailored approach means we are able to deliver best in class contractors every time. Whether it’s entire project teams or just filling in the gaps, we have a solution to fit your requirements.
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Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.

Founding Full Stack Engineer
London
£400 - £600
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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Job Title: Founding Full-stack Engineer – Metal 3D Printing
Location: Central London (In-person)
About the Role:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the future of manufacturing? We’re looking for a passionate and driven Full-stack Engineer to help build a cutting-edge software solution for the metal 3D printing industry. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing startup that sits at the intersection of AI, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.
As a Full-stack Engineer, you’ll work on building user-facing applications, taking the software from concept to reality. Your work will involve designing real-time 3D visualizations, implementing backend systems for data processing, and developing user interfaces that empower engineers in aerospace, medical, and automotive industries to make mission-critical decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Build and enhance user-facing applications with JavaScript, React, and Electron.
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Develop backend systems using Python and C++ for processing complex data.
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Collaborate with data scientists to visualize and interpret complex 3D printing data.
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Design and implement APIs to integrate front-end and backend systems.
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Ensure application performance is optimized for large datasets and 3D models.
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Work closely with customers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
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Take a lead role in shaping early-stage product development, making architectural decisions that balance performance, maintainability, and development speed.
Required Qualifications:
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A few years of experience building applications from the ground up.
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Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React, Python, and Electron.
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Experience with C++ for backend data processing.
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Knowledge of interface development and working across different languages.
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Passion for building impactful, user-friendly applications.
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Experience in working with 3D visualizations or related technologies.
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Ability to contribute to the project’s growth and have a significant impact on the journey.
Why Join Us:
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Impact: Your work will directly enable more sustainable, efficient manufacturing of critical components.
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Innovation: Work at the bleeding edge of both AI and advanced manufacturing.
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Early Stage: Join as one of the first employees and play a leading role in early development.
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Opportunity: You’ll get to launch the product within the next 2 years, with a chance to shape its future.
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Culture: Be part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team passionate about solving meaningful problems.
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Analytics Engineer – Looker
London
£350 - £450
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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ANALYTICS ENGINEER – LOOKER
5-MONTH CONTRACT
£450-£550 PER DAY OUTSIDE IR35
This role offers a great opportunity for an Analytics Engineer to join a fast-scaling digital business undergoing a complete rebuild of its analytics infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in reshaping how data is modeled, accessed, and used across teams – all with a focus on clarity, consistency, and self-serve analytics. The environment values autonomy, quality, and user-first thinking, with the freedom to shape best practices from the ground up.
THE COMPANY
This is a high-growth consumer business committed to data-informed decision-making across marketing, operations, product, finance, and customer success. They’re currently rebuilding their analytics platform with modern, scalable tools and need a strong contractor to accelerate this transition. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and remote-first environment, you’ll make a lasting impact on how data empowers the organisation.
THE ROLE
You’ll join the data team to lead the design and delivery of a new semantic layer in Looker. You’ll work with stakeholders across departments to translate business needs into performant, trusted data models using LookML and dbt. You’ll also play a critical role in shaping the self-serve analytics experience and ensuring the platform is intuitive, documented, and cost-efficient.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Rebuilding LookML models to reflect real-world business processes and logic.
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Designing and implementing dbt models that power clean, consistent metrics.
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Collaborating with business teams to understand reporting needs and deliver intuitive analytics experiences.
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Creating clear documentation for dashboards, metrics, and models.
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Ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency across Looker and BigQuery.
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Supporting a stakeholder-first approach to data usability and access.
KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
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Advanced experience with Looker and LookML, including semantic layer modeling and dashboard design.
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Proficiency in SQL and dbt, with a strong understanding of data modeling best practices.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex needs into elegant data solutions.
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Focus on usability, documentation, and data clarity.
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Comfortable working independently in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
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Experience rebuilding or refactoring a Looker instance from scratch.
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Familiarity with BigQuery performance tuning and cost optimization.
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Experience scaling analytics across a cross-functional organisation
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV via the apply link on this page.
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Power Automate Developer
London
£300 - £400
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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POWER AUTOMATE DEVELOPER
6-MONTH CONTRACT
£300 – £400 PER DAY OUTSIDE IR35
This role offers a great opportunity for a Power Automate Developer to join a dynamic pharmaceutical business working on impactful digital transformation initiatives. You’ll take a hands-on role in streamlining internal workflows, integrating systems, and enabling process automation across key business functions. The environment encourages innovation, autonomy, and collaboration with stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams.
THE COMPANY
This is a well-established pharmaceutical organisation at the forefront of scientific innovation and patient care. With a global footprint and strong focus on operational excellence, the company is investing in automation and digital platforms to support its R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory processes. Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, compliance, and collaboration across their global teams.
THE ROLE
You’ll join a collaborative automation and digital solutions team focused on optimising internal business processes. Your work will help improve operational efficiency across departments by building, deploying, and maintaining automation solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Designing and developing scalable Power Automate workflows to streamline critical business processes.
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Building user-friendly applications using Power Apps tailored to business needs.
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Creating insightful dashboards and reports in Power BI to support data-driven decision-making.
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Integrating Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
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Collaborating with business users to gather requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
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Supporting governance, documentation, and ongoing optimisation of automation assets.
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Educating and enabling business users to make effective use of low-code tools within the Power Platform.
KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
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Hands-on experience with the full Microsoft Power Platform: Power Automate (Cloud and Desktop), Power Apps, and Power BI.
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Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
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Experience in developing and integrating low-code/no-code applications.
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Familiarity with API connectors, data integration, and security best practices.
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Comfortable engaging with stakeholders from business, operations, and compliance teams.
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Strong documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV via the apply link on this page.
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Databricks Engineer
London
£500 - £600
+ Data Engineering
ContractLondon
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DATABRICKS ENGINEER
6-MONTH CONTRACT
£500-£600 PER DAY
This role offers a great opportunity for an Azure Databricks Engineer to join a renewable energy firm based in London. You’ll play a hands-on role in developing and optimising modern data lakehouse solutions on Azure, while supporting critical analytics and data delivery systems. The environment encourages technical ownership, collaboration, and the chance to tackle complex cloud-native engineering challenges.
THE COMPANY
This is a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector, dedicated to sustainable innovation and data-driven operations. The business is undergoing rapid digital transformation, investing in cloud-based technologies to optimise performance, forecasting, and environmental impact. With operations across multiple regions, their data initiatives play a key role in supporting clean energy production, distribution, and strategy.
THE ROLE
You’ll join a collaborative engineering team focused on building scalable, secure, and efficient data platforms on Microsoft Azure. Your work will directly support migration initiatives, analytics enablement, and platform reliability. You’ll be responsible for data pipeline development, resource deployment, and ongoing optimisation of cloud-native systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Designing and implementing scalable data lakehouse architectures using Databricks on Azure.
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Building efficient ETL/ELT pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
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Working with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, accessible data delivery.
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Optimising SQL workloads and data flows for analytics performance.
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Automating infrastructure deployment using Terraform and maintaining CI/CD practices.
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Supporting secure and performant data access via cloud-based networking.
KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
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Strong experience with Azure Databricks in production environments.
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Background with Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, and Synapse Analytics.
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Proficient in Python and advanced SQL, including query tuning and optimisation.
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Hands-on experience with big data tools such as Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment automation.
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Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
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Solid understanding of Azure-based networking and cloud security principles.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV via the apply link on this page.
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