DATA PLATFORM ENGINEERING TALENT SOLUTIONS
Harnham's talent solutions are finely tuned to meet the unique demands of Data Platform Engineering roles. We understand the critical importance of these positions in developing and managing robust, scalable data infrastructure that supports big data and analytics capabilities.Â
Our targeted approach ensures we connect our clients with professionals who not only possess the necessary technical skills but also the innovation and foresight to drive your projects forward.
WHY
HARNHAM?
As a leading authority in data recruitment, our track record is built on successfully placing highly qualified candidates who excel in their fields. Our approach is based on a deep understanding of the data landscape and its evolution, ensuring we bring you candidates who are prepared to meet both current and future challenges.
Our global presence paired with local market expertise allows us to source the best talent worldwide while ensuring a perfect fit for your company's culture and strategic goals. This unique combination maximizes recruitment efficiency and effectiveness, providing you with a competitive edge.
OUR
SERVICES
- Full-Time Employees
We source long-term talent who will become integral to your team, helping to drive your data platform projects from conception to completion. Our permanent recruitment solutions focus on finding candidates who will contribute to and grow with your organisation over time.
- Contract Recruitment:
Our contract recruitment services offer you the flexibility to adapt to changing project demands and short-term needs. This is ideal for scaling your workforce up or down depending on your project lifecycle requirements, providing you with agility in a fast-paced market.
- Customized Talent Consulting
Beyond filling roles, we offer bespoke talent consulting services that include talent mapping, competitive analysis, workforce planning, and strategic recruitment guidance. These services are designed to optimise your talent acquisition strategy and ensure you are well-prepared to face future industry developments.
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Executive Search
We conduct specialized searches for senior and executive-level roles in data platform engineering, ensuring your leadership team has the vision and expertise to drive your strategic initiatives. Our executive search services focus on finding leaders who can transform your data platform capabilities.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist in propelling your data initiatives to new heights.
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LATEST
OPPORTUNITIES
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Data Architect
New York
$95 - $115
+ Data Engineering
ContractNew York
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THE COMPANY
This renowned pharmaceutical manufacturing company is conducting life-changing work in its innovative solutions for vaccines and specialty medicines. Their data & analytics practice is essential to their development and global reach!
THE ROLE
- Collaborate with multiple architects to provide best recommendations on enterprise architecture
- Plan architect review board and support analytics architecture
- Build platforms for solutions raised by various teams
- Solve problems, define, analyze and refine complex data engineering architectures
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful Data Architect within this role will likely have the following skills and experience:
- Deep understanding and proven experience in Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in data architecture, running architecture for review boards is a plus
- Experience with modern data engineering tools such as Talend, DBT, Databricks, Snowflake and data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot
- Background working in data streaming and data capture technologies such as FiveTran, ADF, and Kafka and various relational, columnar, graph and vector databases
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume to Samantha Hutchinson via the Apply link on this page.
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Data Architect
New York
$90 - $110
+ Data Engineering
ContractNew York
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Data Architect
12-Month Contract
Fully Remote
$90-$110/hr
Our client is looking for an experienced Azure Data Architect to design and implement scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, cloud computing, and a deep understanding of Azure services. In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping data strategy and ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement data architectures that support business requirements and optimize performance in Azure environments.
- Develop and oversee ETL processes, ensuring seamless data integration across multiple sources and platforms.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies and best practices for data management and governance.
- Monitor and optimize data performance, ensuring high availability and reliability of data solutions.
- Implement security measures and compliance standards to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with data engineers, data analysts, and other stakeholders to align data initiatives with business goals.
- Create and maintain documentation related to data architecture, processes, and workflows.
Skill Requirements
- 5+ years of demonstrable experience as a data architect or in a similar capacity with data modeling and design roles
- Strong understanding of Azure services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake.
- Expertise in all components of a modern data platform including database management, Ingestion, ELT, Transform, Orchestration, Analytics and Application layers
- Experience in designing, deploying and managing data pipelines supporting ML and/or AI use cases.
- Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
- Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.
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Data Architect, Databricks
New York City
$95 - $115
+ Data Engineering
ContractNew York
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Senior Data Architect
Fully Remote
6-Month Contract, possible extensions
$95-$115/hr
It’s time to utilize your skills in software and data engineering to drive scientific and technological life-changing solutions within the pharmaceutical industry. This global company is seeking an individual who is ready to combine their data ops experience with their software to join their growing team.
THE COMPANY
This renowned pharmaceutical manufacturing company is conducting life-changing work in its innovative solutions for vaccines and specialty medicines. Their data & analytics practice is essential to their development and global reach!
THE ROLE
- Collaborate with multiple architects to provide best recommendations on enterprise architecture
- Plan architect review board and support analytics architecture
- Build platforms for solutions raised by various teams
- Solve problems, define, analyze and refine complex data engineering architectures
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful Data Architect within this role will likely have the following skills and experience:
- Deep understanding and proven experience in Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in data architecture, running architecture for review boards is a plus
- Experience with modern data engineering tools such as Talend, DBT, Databricks, Snowflake and data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, ThoughtSpot
- Background working in data streaming and data capture technologies such as FiveTran, ADF, and Kafka and various relational, columnar, graph and vector databases
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume via the Apply link on this page.
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Solutions Architect
Yeovil
£80000 - £91000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentSomerset
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SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
£80,000 – £90000
HYBRID – SOMERSET
Company:
They are a large, dynamic organization operating across multiple brands, each dedicated to helping customers achieve their goals with quality products and services. With over 82,000 employees across various countries, they aim to be the leading company in their sector, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining and leading the solution architecture for a major Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP implementation within our business. This project is a cornerstone of a multi-year back-office transformation, aimed at providing modern technologies and efficient processes to support our growth in existing and new markets. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure that all solutions are high-quality, functional, and aligned with our business needs.
Skills Required:
- Extensive experience as a Solution Architect, with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and related Azure cloud technologies.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems, particularly in the context of financial operations.
- Expertise in integrating Microsoft Dynamics with diverse digital ecosystems using cloud-native integration patterns and standard APIs.
- Proven ability to customize and configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications to meet business requirements, ensuring optimal performance.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Creative problem-solving skills and experience in architecting solutions across business, data, applications, and technology domains.
- Experience working with multiple third-party solution providers.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications are a plus.
Benefits:
- Flexible and agile working arrangements, with a blend of remote work and time in our offices.
- Opportunity to work on a major transformation project within a well-established company.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace that values and supports all employees.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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Data Architect
City of London
£100000 - £110000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentCity of London, London
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Data Architect
£90,000 – £110,000
Liverpool Street
Harnham are working with a scale-up gaming company firm looking for someone to lead the migration from their on-prem servers to their new cloud data platform.
THE COMPANY
For over 20 years, this global business has established itself as the premier provider of sports betting data and technology. Renowned as industry leaders, they excel in offering cutting-edge solutions while maintaining a personalized, hands-on approach to customer relationships. The CDO is needing someone at the senior level to lead the data architecture of their new cloud platform.
THE ROLE
As a Data Architect, you will be the person to help grow the data engineering capability, lead the team, architect the data warehouse and help with the introduction of ML/AI.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
- Migrating from on premise to the cloud, you will be helping to architect the new cloud platform
- They may look to implement streaming technologies in real time
- Your main stakeholders will be the analysts, but the team are looking to introduce ML capabilities therefore you will be helping to implement these models
- The role will need someone who is willing to be hands on, but you will be doing a lot of design work and potentially building out the team
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful Data Architect will have the following skills and experience:
- Ideally built a data warehouse using Snowflake
- Have good knowledge of cloud environments, ideally in AWS
- Will still be close to code and therefore have good Python skills
- Have worked with Airflow to orchestrate the pipelines
Desirably have:
- Gambling experience if not, financial/trading experience
- Have mentorship/ leadership skills
- Have done a migration project
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume
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AI Architect
London
£80000 - £90000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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AI Architect
London (Hybrid/Remote)
£90,000
Harnham is working with a top consultancy to help with demand from their financial clients, to help implement new AI models into their data platforms.
THE COMPANY
This company is a reputable consultancy who have had an influx of clients looking for support in helping to improve their data platforms to ensure they are ready to host AI models. They have significant reach in the financial service space and most of these clients are wanting support to implement AI in the safest way possible.
THE ROLE
As an AI Architect, you will have ideally designed data platforms at scale, solely to host, ML/DL/AI models. You will be the go-to person to lead on client projects, look at their current platforms and help replatform to ensure they are fit for purpose, ready to host the AI models that the Data Scientists have been working on. The main need is for someone who can do this in a secure way given how difficult this part has proven for clients within finance.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong system design and architecture experience
- Good cloud architecture skills with an emphasis towards data science models
- Ideally will have implement AI models and if not, ML/DL models as a minimum
- Should have consulting experience in previous roles
THE PROCESS
- Initial round with the Hiring Manager
- A whiteboarding session to determine how you would integrate AI into clients’ architecture
- A conversation with the Director of Architecture to ensure you experience aligns with their vision
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest via the apply link on this page, or send your CV
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Senior Consultant/Manager, AI Architect
London
£100000 - £120000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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SENIOR CONSULTANT / MANAGER, AI ARCHITECT
£100k – £120k
HYBRID
Company
A leading global consultancy is seeking to hire experienced AI Architects for their Data & AI Architecture team. This company is at the forefront of strategy, analytics, and technology consulting, working with some of the world’s most recognized brands. They specialize in helping businesses navigate complex challenges in a rapidly evolving marketplace, using the latest in AI and data-driven solutions. Known for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional development, this organization provides an environment where talent can thrive.
The Role
The consultancy is looking for a Senior Consultant/Manager to take on the role of AI Architect. In this position, you will design and implement advanced AI architectures that integrate with existing enterprise systems, helping clients leverage AI to solve their most pressing business challenges. You will be working with a diverse portfolio of international clients, deploying cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI and machine learning. This role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop AI architecture strategies that align with clients’ digital transformation goals.
- Collaborate with architects, data scientists, engineers, and business teams to implement AI solutions.
- Select and integrate the best technologies for AI/ML projects, balancing performance and cost.
- Ensure AI solutions meet ethical standards and comply with relevant regulations.
- Lead technical reviews, design approvals, and client stakeholder engagement.
- Mentor and develop junior team members through training and on-the-job experience.
Your Skills
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AI architecture and data science, with the ability to demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Essential:
- Experience in designing and implementing AI/ML architectures, especially in cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI, large foundational models, and deep learning tools like PyTorch and TensorFlow.
- Expertise in scalable AI/ML solutions using modern deployment technologies.
- Knowledge of MLOps, API integration, and enterprise AI systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to lead technical programs and contribute to high-quality proposals.
Desirable:
- Advanced degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in AI/ML technologies and cloud platforms.
Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to work with a globally recognized consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. The company provides a flexible, hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance professional commitments with personal life.
Employees benefit from world-class training and development programs designed to enhance both technical and leadership skills. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can contribute meaningfully. This is a chance to advance your career with a company that supports your growth and well-being.
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Data Content Specialist
London
£75000 - £100000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentLondon
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DATA CONTENT SPECIALIST
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
HYBRID – 4 DAYS A WEEK
Company
A prominent global investment management firm, known for its innovative approach to trading across global macro asset classes, is seeking a talented Data Content Specialist. With over 200 employees spread across offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Singapore, this firm is dedicated to achieving uncorrelated returns for its investors. The company prides itself on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture, which is reflected in its commitment to employee support, sustainability, and community engagement.
The Role
The firm is looking to hire an experienced Data Content Specialist to join its Data team. This role involves managing and transforming raw data from various sources into actionable insights for the trading, investment, and quantitative teams. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders, enhance data systems, and solve complex real-world challenges across multiple asset classes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the firm’s ongoing growth and innovation.
Your Skills
Ideal candidates for this role should have:
- Proven experience in a similar data-focused role within the financial sector, with a preference for those familiar with macro asset classes.
- Strong technical proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Experience in managing and converting raw datasets into valuable business insights.
- Knowledge of industry data vendors and data management best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working with version control systems and contributing to shared codebases.
Benefits
This firm offers a wide array of benefits designed to support both professional and personal growth:
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for internal mobility, helping employees align their career trajectory with their skills and interests.
- Mentorship Program: A structured mentor/mentee program for professional growth and learning from experienced colleagues.
- Performance Sharing: A unique fund performance sharing program that aligns employee success with the firm’s financial performance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Fresh, nutritionist-designed meals, comprehensive private healthcare, and access to a fully equipped gym with fitness classes.
- Continuous Learning: Dedicated budgets for training, development, and support for gaining relevant qualifications.
- Social and Community Engagement: A vibrant sports and social program, along with extensive community and charitable initiatives.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including travel and life insurance, retirement benefits, enhanced parental leave, and emergency childcare support.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Data Content Specialist to make a significant impact at a leading investment firm that values innovation, diversity, and excellence.
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Solutions Architect
£80000 - £90000
+ Data Engineering
PermanentSomerset
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THE COMPANY:
A leading retail client are committed to expanding their global tech presence. With this, they are hiring a senior level Solutions Architect.
THE ROLE:
You will lead the architecture for a new ERP implementation. This key role involves managing design activities across teams to deliver high-quality, functional solutions that align with business goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Architectural Guidance: Provide robust, well-documented architectural decisions.
- High-Level Design: Lead the design of complex programs, focusing on seamless integration with existing systems.
- Solution Evaluation: Analyze and recommend improvements to current systems.
- Product Selection: Manage the selection of technologies that align with business needs.
- Leadership: Guide Solution Architects and oversee the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions.
- Stakeholder Management: Ensure clear communication between technical and business teams.
- Collaboration: Foster teamwork across programs to achieve high-quality results.
- Upgrades & Migrations: Lead upgrades and migrations to the latest Microsoft Dynamics versions.
Microsoft Dynamics is a key requirement for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please register your interest by submitting your CV via the apply link on this page.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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