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What We Do

We help the best talent in the Data and Technology market find rewarding careers.

Nowadays, data plays a crucial role in developing new business models with Data Engineering as one of the hottest topics within companies in the Benelux. We have seen a big increase in the demand for Data Engineers in various businesses with job market continuing to go up. 

From the Data Engineers who design and build data platforms, to those that manage data quality, through to Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation professionals, our Data and Technology team recruits for roles that sit behind effective analytics. Our network of Data Engineers varies in terms of levels and seniority from juniors just starting out, to seniors with 7+ years of experience.

how We Do it


Our dedicated teams in the Data and Technology verticals have a genuine understanding of the skills, technologies, tools, environments required for the job and the individuals who make it happen. We share our candidates between different countries in the Benelux, meaning we get a broader network of skilled professionals.  

If you are passionate about Data and Technology and are looking for your next opportunity in the Benelux or France, we can help you with finding the right role. 

What sets us apart?

Our specialist focus encompasses roles in two main verticals: Big Data and Data Engineering / Data Architecture and Business Intelligence. As this market is growing rapidly in the Benelux, we keep ourselves up to date with the latest trends to support our advice for our clients and candidates.

We have in-depth knowledge of each vertical, speak your language, and have the network and drive to find the best candidates on the market, as well as working with some of the most exciting data businesses around. If you’re hoping to change careers or are looking for the right talent to fill an opening, Harnham can help. 

Meet the team

Latest Jobs

PHP Developer
Salary

€40000 - €60000 per annum

Location

Rotterdam, South Holland

Description

Are you looking to join a thriving technology Company, if so then this opportunity is the one for you!

Senior Data Engineer
Salary

€40000 - €80000 per annum

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland

Description

Met deze rol als Data Engineer kun je je vaardigheden uitbreiden en gebruiken in een groeiend team dat werkt naast een van de grootste datasets in Nederland.

BI Consultant - Freelancer
Salary

€640 - €720 per day

Location

Rotterdam, South Holland

Description

An exciting Data and Analytics Consultancy are seeking a BI Consultant to work on some exciting projects for their high profile clients.

PHP-ontwikkelaar
Salary

€40000 - €60000 per annum

Location

Rotterdam, South Holland

Description

Bent u op zoek om u aan te sluiten bij een bloeiend technologiebedrijf, dan is deze kans iets voor u!

DATA ARCHITECT
Salary

€10000 - €80000 per annum

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland

Description

The role involves collaborating with technical and business teams, gathering requirements, identifying strategic vision and developing a data platform.

DATA ENGINEER
Salary

€65000 - €75000 per annum

Location

Utrecht

Description

Een groeiend consultancy bedrijf in Utrecht is op zoek naar een ervaren Nederlandstalige Data Engineer.

Full Stack Web Developer
Salary

€40000 - €45000 per annum

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland

Description

An Exciting new Full Stack Web Developer role available today!

FRONTEND ENGINEER
Salary

€60000 - €80000 per annum + Annual Bonus

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland

Description

Great opportunity to join one of the first frontend specialised teams within the trading industry and work on application, UI and web development

Senior Data Engineer
Salary

€75000 - €85000 per annum

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland

Description

This Senior Data Engineer role will allow you to work along side one of the largest data sets in the Netherlands.

DATA ENGINEER
Salary

€65000 - €75000 per annum

Location

Utrecht

Description

You will join a specialist consultancy to work with different clients to design and implement data-driven software products and build pipelines.

SENIOR DATA ENGINEER
Salary

€65000 - €75000 per annum

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland

Description

IT company looking for an experienced engineer to structure their data and build pipelines whilst working in the cloud

FRONTEND ENGINEER
Salary

€60000 - €70000 per annum

Location

Amsterdam, North Holland

Description

A leading company within the trading industry is looking for a Frontend Engineer to esign framework that will be implemented across the company

Harnham blog & news

With over 10 years experience working solely in the Data & Analytics sector our consultants are able to offer detailed insights into the industry.

Visit our Blogs & News portal or check out our recent posts below.

Using Data Ethically To Guide Digital Transformation

Over the past few years, the uptick in the number of companies putting more budget behind digital transformation has been significant. However, since the start of 2020 and the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, this number has accelerated on an unprecedented scale. Companies have been forced to re-evaluate  their systems and services to make them more efficient, effective and financially viable in order to stay competitive in this time of crisis. These changes help to support internal operational agility and learn about customers' needs and wants to create a much more personalised customer experience.  However, despite the vast amount of good these systems can do for companies' offerings, a lot of them, such as AI and machine learning, are inherently data driven. Therefore, these systems run a high risk of breaching ethical conducts, such as privacy and security leaks or serious issues with bias, if not created, developed and managed properly.  So, what can businesses do to ensure their digital transformation efforts are implemented in the most ethical way possible? Implement ways to reduce bias From Twitter opting to show a white person in a photo instead of a black person, soap dispensers not recognising black hands and women being perpetually rejected for financial loans; digital transformation tools, such as AI, have proven over the years to be inherently biased.  Of course, a computer cannot be decisive about gender or race, this problem of inequality from computer algorithms stems from the humans behind the screen. Despite the advancements made with Diversity and Inclusion efforts across all industries, Data & Analytics is still a predominantly white and male industry. Only 22 per cent of AI specialists are women, and an even lower number represent the BAME communities. Within Google, the world’s largest technology organisation, only 2.5 per cent of its employees are black, and a similar story can be seen at Facebook and Microsoft, where only 4 per cent of employees are black.  So, where our systems are being run by a group of people who are not representative of our diverse society, it should come as no surprise that our machines and algorithms are not representative either.  For businesses looking to implement AI and machine learning into their digital transformation moving forward, it is important you do so in a way that is truly reflective of a fair society. This can be achieved by encouraging a more diverse hiring process when looking for developers of AI systems, implementing fairness tests and always keeping your end user in mind, considering how the workings of your system may affect them.  Transparency Capturing Data is crucial for businesses when they are looking to implement or update digital transformation tools. Not only can this data show them the best ways to service customers’ needs and wants, but it can also show them where there are potential holes and issues in their current business models.  However, due to many mismanagements in past cases, such as Cambridge Analytica, customers have become increasingly worried about sharing their data with businesses in fear of personal data, such as credit card details or home addresses, being leaked. In 2018, Europe devised a new law known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, to help minimise the risk of data breaches. Nevertheless, this still hasn’t stopped all businesses from collecting or sharing data illegally, which in turn, has damaged the trustworthiness of even the most law-abiding businesses who need to collect relevant consumer data.  Transparency is key to successful data collection for digital transformation. Your priority should be to always think about the end user and the impact poorly managed data may have on them. Explain methods for data collection clearly, ensure you can provide a clear end-to-end map of how their data is being used and always follow the law in order to keep your consumers, current and potential, safe from harm.  Make sure there is a process for accountability  Digital tools are usually brought in to replace a human being with qualifications and a wealth of experience. If this human being were to make a mistake in their line of work, then they would be held accountable and appropriate action would be taken. This process would then restore trust between business and consumer and things would carry on as usual.  But what happens if a machine makes an error, who is accountable?  Unfortunately, it has been the case that businesses choose to implement digital transformation tools in order to avoid corporate responsibility. This attitude will only cause, potentially lethal, harm to a business's reputation.  If you choose to implement digital tools, ensure you have a valid process for accountability which creates trust between yourself and your consumers and is representative of and fair to every group in society you’re potentially addressing.  Businesses must be aware of the potential ethical risks that come with badly managed digital transformation and the effects this may have on their brands reputation. Before implementing any technology, ensure you can, and will, do so in a transparent, trustworthy, fair, representative and law-abiding way.  If you’re in the world of Data & Analytics and looking to take a step up or find the next member of your team, we can help. Take a look at our latest opportunities or get in touch with one of our expert consultants to find out more.

Henry Rodrigues

Henry Rodrigues

21. January 2021

It Takes Two: Data Architect Meets Data Engineer

Information. Data. The lifeblood of business. Information and data are used interchangeably, gathered, collected, and analysed to create actionable insights for informed business decisions. So, what does that mean exactly? And to that end, how do we know what information or data we need to make those decisions? Enter the Data Architect. The Role of a Data Architect Just like you might hire an architect to sketch out your dreamhouse, the Data Architect is a Data Visionary. They see the full picture and can craft the design and framework creating the blueprint for the Data Engineer, who will ultimately build the digital framework. Data Architects are the puzzle solvers who can take a jumble of puzzle pieces, in this case massive amounts of data, and put everything in order. It’s their job to figure out what’s important and what isn’t based on an organisation's business objectives. Skills for a Data Architect might include: Computer Science degree, or some variation thereof.Plenty of experience working with systems and application development.Extensive knowledge and able to deep dive into Information ManagementIf you’re just starting your Data Architect path, be prepared for years of building your experience in data design, data storage, and Data Management. The Role of a Data Engineer The Data Engineer builds the vision and brings it to life. But they don’t work in a vacuum and are integral to the Data Team working nearly in tandem with the Data Architect. These engineers are building the infrastructure – the pipelines and data lakes. Once exclusive to the software-engineering field, the data engineer’s role has evolved exponentially as data-focused software became an industry standard. Important skills for a Data Engineer might include. Strong developer skills.Understand a host of technologies such as Python, R, Hadoop, and moreCraft projects to show what you can do, not just talk about what you can do – your education isn’t much of a factor when it comes to data engineering. On the job training does it best.Social and communication skills are critical as you map initial designs, and a love of learning keeps everything humming along, even as technology libraries shift, and you have to learn something new. The Major Differences between the Data Architect and Data Engineer RolesAs intertwined as these two roles might seem, there are some crucial differences. Data Architect Crafts concept and visualises frameworkLeads the Data Science teams Data Engineer Builds and maintains the frameworkProvides supporting framework With a focus on Database Management technologies, it can seem as though Data Architect and Data Engineer are interchangeable. And at one time, Data Architects did also take on the Data Engineering role. But the knowledge each has is used differently.  Whether you’re looking to enter the field of Data Engineering, want to move up or over with your years of experience to Data Architect, or are just starting out. Harnham may have a role for you. Check out our current opportunities or get in touch with one of our expert consultants to learn more.  

Eoin Pierce

Eoin Pierce

26. November 2020

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