The Data And AI Podcast

This podcast will cover a range of topics such as finding data talent, and AI training. We will also discuss more advanced subjects like assessing the value of your data team, identifying biases in AI and addressing pay gaps in Data and AI.

Latest Episodes

Data and ai podcast: All Episodes

Dive deep into the world of AI, data, and analytics

Episode 18: Beyond the Numbers: Humanising Your Customer Data

Episode 17: Bridging the Consumer Experience Gap: What Brands Get Wrong

Episode 16: The Past, Present, and Future of Experimentation

Episode 15: Utilising Data for Market Fit

Episode 14: Geospatial Analytics – Past, Present and Future

Episode 13: Democratising Data

Episode 12: How to Build and Retain High-Performing Analytics Teams

Episode 11: Leading with a People-First Approach: Navigating Growth in Data and AI

Episode 10: From Payday Lending to AI: Navigating the Credit Risk Landscape

Episode 9: The State and Future of AI

Episode 8: The Next Data Wave: Emerging Trends in Data Management and Governance

Episode 7: Futurecast: Skillsets, Decisions, and the Role of AI

Episode 6: Getting Into the Data Industry Without a STEM Degree

Episode 5: Diversity Equity & Inclusion – How Data Leaders Can Take Action

Episode 4 – Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 US Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 3: Key Findings from Harnham’s 2023 UK Data & AI Salary Guide

Episode 2 – Data Literacy (with Waseem Ali & David Reed)

Episode 1 – Quantifying the Benefit of Data (with Waseem Ali & Craig Civil)

Data Recruitment & AI Talent Solutions

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Welcome to a recruitment journey like no other. At Harnham, we're always interested in finding the right people to join our team.

 

Data Insights Manager

Stoke-on-Trent

£60000 - £70000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

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Data Insights Manager
Up to £65,000 + bonus
Onsite – Stoke on Trent

THE CLIENT
This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Insights Manager to join a marketing leader in the e-commerce space.

THE ROLE
In this role, you will be responsible for analysing and validating data within a fast-paced contact centre environment, ensuring accuracy and consistency across key metrics. You’ll provide actionable insights and support to wider teams, helping to drive informed decision-making and operational improvements. Additionally, you’ll assess the performance and effectiveness of in-house technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance tools and systems that support customer service and performance tracking

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
SQL, Python, R or Excel
Data Visualisation.
Large-scale contact centre experience

APPLY
Send an email or apply below to register your interest. Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role

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Principal Engineer – IoT, Computer Vision & Edge Computing

New York

$170000 - $200000

+ Computer Vision

Permanent
USA

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Principal Software Engineer – Edge Systems & Real-Time Computing
Remote (U.S. Based) | Up to $200,000 Base + Equity

THE COMPANY
We’re working with a fast-growing, mission-led technology company tackling real-world industrial challenges using a combination of edge computing, real-time analytics, and computer vision. Their product helps frontline operators in safety-critical environments make faster, more informed decisions-helping prevent equipment failure and improve on-site reliability.

The business is well-funded, backed by experienced leadership, and already delivering results in high-stakes industries. With a strong foundation in place, they’re now seeking a senior systems engineer to provide technical leadership, hands-on support, and mentorship as they scale.

THE ROLE
This is a high-impact, senior engineering position focused on building performant, real-time systems that operate on hardware in the field. You’ll work closely with the Head of Engineering to shape architecture, review and write production-level code, and help mentor more junior engineers. The ideal candidate is a seasoned systems thinker who’s confident working across hardware/software boundaries and enjoys solving deep engineering challenges under real-world constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and build software deployed on embedded or edge hardware platforms

  • Optimize real-time processing pipelines for performance and reliability

  • Collaborate with other engineers on system architecture and integration

  • Contribute to observability, testing, and deployment of edge systems

  • Provide hands-on mentorship to a small, talented engineering team

  • Own and refine best practices for high-quality, maintainable code

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in systems-level engineering, who’s deployed production code to hardware (not just the cloud), and is passionate about writing reliable, efficient software.

Essential Requirements:

  • Deep Linux knowledge, especially around OS-level performance and debugging

  • Strong programming ability in Python (must be a core engineering language for you)

  • Experience shipping software to real-world devices (e.g., IoT, robotics, industrial systems)

  • Track record of solving complex engineering problems with clarity and quality

  • Comfort working independently and guiding others technically

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to computer vision or sensor-based systems

  • Experience with image/video processing at the edge

  • Familiarity with modern deployment tools for embedded/edge software

  • Cloud integration experience (ideally AWS IoT or similar platforms)

  • Background in C++, Go, or systems languages alongside Python

Soft Skills:

  • Proven ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers

  • Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and writing production code

  • Enjoys collaborative problem solving in a close-knit team

  • Has likely tried management but prefers to stay hands-on in a lead role

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Up to $200,000 base salary (top of band; slight flexibility for exceptional profiles)

  • Meaningful equity package

  • Remote-first, U.S.-based team

  • Competitive benefits package

  • Opportunity to build technology that makes a real-world impact in safety-critical environments

HOW TO APPLY
If you’re an experienced systems engineer looking for a hands-on technical leadership role at a company solving meaningful, real-world problems-apply now to learn more.

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BI Developer

London

£45000 - £55000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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BI Developer
Up to £55,000
Hybrid – London (3x a week)

THE COMPANY
This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst to join a specialist marketing agency and take their Creative Intelligence Dashboards to the next level.

THE ROLE
In this role, you will build high-quality dashboards-primarily using Datorama-that clearly communicate creative performance insights. You’ll work closely with the analytics, creative, and strategy teams from the start of each campaign to gather requirements and translate complex performance data into client-ready dashboards that drive test-and-learn strategies. You’ll also play a key role in supporting and mentoring two direct reports-a Senior Tech Analyst and a Data Analyst-providing guidance and leadership to help them grow.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Power BI and/or Tableau
Experience with Datorama is advantageous
Advertising, Marketing or Media background.

APPLY
Send an email to Riversteytler@harnham or apply below to register your interest. Please note our client cannot offer sponsorship.

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Senior Credit Strategy Analyst

Virginia

$120000 - $180000

+ Risk Analytics

Permanent
USA

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Senior Credit Strategy Analyst
Remote within US
Up to $190,000 + Equity

THE COMPANY
Join one of the US’s most exciting and fast-growing fintech lenders, backed by top-tier investors and led by a team with a proven track record of building category-defining products. This firm is revolutionising access to credit with a unique model, smart use of technology, and a deep commitment to responsible lending. As they scale rapidly, they’re looking for a highly analytical Senior Credit Strategy Analyst to shape and lead their collections and recoveries strategy.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and wants to have real impact, this is a rare chance to join at a pivotal growth stage.

THE ROLE
As Senior Credit Strategy Analyst, you’ll take ownership of the company’s approach to collections strategy… building data-led, scalable approaches to optimise customer outcomes and drive portfolio performance. Working closely with cross-functional teams (product, data science, operations), you’ll have full visibility and input across the credit lifecycle while focusing your expertise on collections and recoveries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and monitor collections and recoveries strategies using data, analytics, and experimentation.

  • Own and optimise segmentation strategies to improve collections effectiveness and customer experience.

  • Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to automate decisioning and create scalable systems.

  • Analyse performance data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.

  • Stay close to regulatory and compliance developments in the US credit space.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical horsepower with commercial intuition. You’re likely to have experience at a leading digital lender or card issuer and are comfortable taking ownership in a scale-up environment.

  • 4+ years’ experience in credit risk, collections strategy, or related analytics roles.

  • Strong SQL and/or Python skills and comfort working with large datasets.

  • Experience developing strategies for collections and/or recoveries in a regulated lending environment.

  • Excellent stakeholder skills and a hands-on, proactive mindset.

  • Knowledge of US consumer credit regulations

BENEFITS

  • Up to $190,000 base salary

  • 20% bonus

  • Remote within US

  • Chance to work alongside some of the smartest minds in US fintech

  • Fast progression opportunities in a well-funded, high-growth business

HOW TO APPLY
If you’re ready to help redefine what collections strategy can look like in a modern, tech-first lender, apply now or get in touch to learn more.

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BI Analyst

City of London

£40000 - £50000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
City of London, London

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We’re seeking a highly adaptable and detail-focused Senior Data Analyst to join our analytics team, which operates at the crossroads of media, creative, and ad tech. In this role, you’ll build insightful, user-friendly dashboards and reports that help global clients understand creative and media performance across varied campaigns and datasets.

You’ll work across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring solutions are efficient, scalable, and client-centric. While coding expertise isn’t mandatory, a logical mindset and curiosity about new tools-especially AI-driven automation-will be valuable. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll collaborate with teams spanning strategy, product, operations, and client services across time zones.

You’ll also contribute to the ongoing evolution of our analytics products by providing data-driven insights to product development and supporting innovations like AI-powered creative optimization and automated tagging.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain clear, accurate, and visually engaging dashboards tailored to client goals and KPIs.
  • Translate complex data into simple, actionable insights for both internal teams and clients.
  • Ensure dashboard accuracy through regular quality checks and troubleshooting.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Collaborate across teams to develop reusable frameworks and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Communicate clearly and proactively, managing multiple priorities and escalating issues with context.
  • Stay current on industry trends in dashboarding, automation, and AI analytics to continuously enhance output.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience building dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to QA and validate your work independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
  • Logical problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets and handling large datasets.
  • Experience working in digital media, creative agencies, or related environments.

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Digital Designer

City of London

£200 - £245

+ Digital Analytics

Contract
City of London, London

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Digital Designer – Contract
Retail Brand
£225-£245 per day – Outside IR35

1 day per week in London office preferred

We’re working with a high street retailer who are looking to bring in a Digital Designer to support their in-house team on a 4-month contract basis. This is a BAU focused role, covering homepage, app and email design.

Role and responsibilities

  • Contribute to creative discussions and help refine visual output where needed

  • Collaborate with internal creative and marketing teams to maintain brand consistency

  • Work within existing brand guidelines to create engaging digital content

  • Design and deliver assets for homepage, mobile app, and email marketing

  • Support day-to-day BAU digital design activity across key customer touchpoints

  • Manage multiple briefs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills and Experience

  • Strong visual design skills and an eye for layout, typography, and detail

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

  • Experience designing for web, mobile apps, and email

  • Proven experience as a Digital Designer, ideally within retail or eCommerce

  • Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities

  • Figma experience is not required

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DATA MANAGER – CONSEIL

Paris

€60000 - €65000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Paris, ÃŽle-de-France

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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 :
  1. Aisance en création de propositions commerciales et de supports de soutenance
  2. Vision stratégique de la chaîne commerciale : cadrage, AO, soutenance, closing
  3. 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).

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LEAD DEVELOPER PYTHON

Paris

€70000 - €90000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
Paris, ÃŽle-de-France

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LEAD DEVELOPER PYTHON
PARIS (75)
70-90K€

Cette société innovante en pleine croissance, développe une solution à fort impact. Leur produit phare, une application mobile utilisée directement par les clients finaux, est en pleine structuration technique.

VOTRE RÔLE

  • Revue de code, définition et amélioration des process backend
  • Animation technique de l’équipe backend (sans responsabilités RH)
  • Encadrement opérationnel de trois développeurs backend
  • Contribution aux choix d’architecture technique en lien avec le CTO, le Head of Engineering et le Product Manager
  • Participation à la stratégie de structuration de l’équipe, notamment via le recrutement futur de contributeurs individuels
  • Participation active au développement de nouvelles fonctionnalités sur le backend
  • Veille à la qualité, la performance et la stabilité de l’application
  • Partage des bonnes pratiques de développement, mentorat technique et accompagnement des développeurs plus juniors

VOTRE PROFIL

  • Minimum 5 à 6 ans d’expérience en développement backend, avec des APIs Python
  • Solide expertise sur Django (au moins 2 ans d’expérience en production)
  • Bonne compréhension des enjeux de performance, notamment en temps réel
  • Expérience dans un environnement scale-up ou start-up
  • Capacité à intervenir sur des choix d’architecture, structuration de code, et définition de process
  • Forte appétence pour le travail en équipe et la transmission de savoir
  • Leadership naturel et sens de l’initiative
  • Rigueur, autonomie, curiosité technique
  • Bon relationnel pour interagir avec les équipes produit, technique et métier
  • Formation supérieure technique, de type école d’ingénieur (EPITA, Epitech, etc.) appréciée
  • Bon niveau de français et d’anglais à l’oral comme à l’écrit

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