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.

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

Episode 22: Bridging the Data Skills Gap – How to Upskill and Build Analytics Culture

Episode 21: GenAI breakthroughs, roadblocks and what to learn next

Episode 20: How Incrementality and MMM Are Changing Marketing Analytics

Episode 19: How AI Innovation & Hiring Are Evolving Hand in Hand

Exclusive! Harnham to 15,000: The Shift to Personalisation

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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LATEST HARNHAM
OPPORTUNITIES

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

 

Senior MLOps Engineer

New York

$160000 - $180000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
New York

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Senior MLOps Engineer

New York, New York – 4 days onsite

$160,000 – $180,000 + bonus

THE COMPANY

Harnham is partnering with a top financial services company in the NYC area, which is looking for an experienced MLOps Engineer. This person will be at the forefront of scaling AI automation applications for new ways at identifying cost-saving opportunities. You’ll partner with executive teams across the company and own generative AI, LLM and reinforcement learning application infrastructure deployment at scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You will be responsible for machine learning model deployment and scalability for the company’s AI platform
  • You will report directly to senior leadership and work closely on technical direction
  • Own AI infrastructure and quickly build into production, particularly focusing on novel AI and LLM applications
  • You will implement and design code and build out to production using various machine learning and LLM techniques, owning machine learning workflow operations and distributed systems
  • Own CI/CD pipelines for MLOps / LLMOps
  • You will play an integral role of building out the AI team and scaling out its product
  • Act as a thought leader role for AI across the business


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of commercial experience preferred with a focus on deploying and scaling machine learning and LLM models
  • Expertise in Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch) for production-grade work
  • Commercial experience building novel AI platforms with large datasets
  • History of working with and managing real-time AI applications in production settings
  • Fluency with low-latency distributed systems is preferred
  • Cloud experience in AWS, Azure or GCP
  • DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines required; Gitlab Pipelines, CDK or Terraform
  • Container experience with Docker or similar
  • History of working on models from concept to production / end-to-end / 0-1
  • Software engineering foundation: debugging, testing, maintainable code design
  • Domain experience in fintech or similar a plus
  • History of partnering with non-technical stakeholders required
  • Experience owning projects directly preferred
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar

BENEFITS

The compensation package contains a base salary, bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page.

KEY TERMS

Artificial Intelligence | Generative AI | GenAI | Machine Learning | ML Engineer | Engineering | Deployment | Production | Real Time | Enterprise | Statistics | Mathematics | Financial Services | Banking | Python | Anomaly Detection | Fintech | Agentic AI | AI Agents | MLOps | ML Operations | Deployment | Deploy | Production | CI/CD | Container | Docker | Gitlab Pipelines | Terraform

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (VLM)

$200000 - $230000

+ Computer Vision

Permanent
USA

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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Fully Remote, United States | $200,000 to $230,000 base plus equity and benefits

This is a high impact opportunity to shape how Vision Language Models are applied in real world, production grade systems. You will play a central role in building and scaling VLM driven intelligence that connects edge devices with cloud based reasoning, influencing both technical direction and product outcomes in a fast moving environment.

The Company
They are a technology led organisation building intelligent, connected solutions that blend advanced machine learning with real world operational workflows. Their platform is designed to turn complex visual data into actionable insights at scale. The team brings together expertise across machine learning, computer vision, embedded systems and data science, with a strong focus on building systems that perform reliably in production.

The Role

  • Own the design and development of cloud based Vision Language Model pipelines used for large scale labelling and annotation
  • Drive decisions on what visual signals, metadata and contextual information are captured from edge devices to maximise VLM performance
  • Build and evaluate end to end inference systems, including prompt design, fine tuning strategies and model benchmarking
  • Partner closely with embedded systems, computer vision and data science teams to close the loop between devices and cloud intelligence
  • Stay at the forefront of the VLM landscape, assessing and integrating commercial and open source models as capabilities evolve

Your Skills and Experience

  • Strong commercial experience as a machine learning engineer working with computer vision, LLMs or Vision Language Models
  • Hands on experience evaluating, fine tuning or deploying VLMs in production environments
  • Deep understanding of how edge constraints such as bandwidth, latency and compute influence model design
  • Proficiency with Python, PyTorch and modern cloud based inference and evaluation tooling
  • Practical expertise in prompt engineering and model evaluation, with a focus on measurable performance improvements
  • Comfortable owning problems end to end and collaborating across hardware and software teams

What They Offer

  • Competitive base salary of $200,000 to $230,000 plus equity
  • Fully remote working across the United States
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision cover
  • Flexible paid time off and a strong culture of autonomy and trust
  • The opportunity to be a technical leader in the application of Vision Language Models at scale

How to Apply
If you are excited by the challenge of building production grade VLM systems with real world impact, apply now to learn more about this opportunity.

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Manager, Prompt Engineering – Legal

New York

$250000 - $300000

+ Data Science & AI

Permanent
New York

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Manager, Prompt Engineering – Legal

New York, New York – Hybrid

$250,000-300,000 base + bonus

Overview

We are seeking a Manager, Prompt Engineer – Legal to play a key role within our Technology & Information Services function. This position will lead the implementation of strategic initiatives focused on optimizing AI systems and workflows that support transactional legal practices. The role involves building and managing a high-performing team of legal engineers and knowledge engineers, while driving innovation in AI-enabled legal workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of legal engineers and knowledge engineers, providing strategic direction, performance management, and professional development
  • Establish and oversee prompt engineering standards, workflow templates, and quality assurance protocols for AI-powered tools across document review, legal research, and drafting workflows
  • Execute a multi-year strategy for AI-enabled transactional workflows aligned with organizational priorities and user needs
  • Translate transactional legal requirements into AI workflow specifications, prompt libraries, and structured knowledge repositories
  • Provide strategic input on prioritization, resource allocation, and optimization of AI initiatives, balancing technical feasibility and business value
  • Define and monitor KPIs, quality metrics, and user satisfaction indicators, using data insights to guide continuous improvement and scaling
  • Ensure the protection and confidentiality of sensitive, privileged, and proprietary information

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in AI systems and prompt engineering, with a demonstrated ability to optimize large language model outputs for accuracy and consistency
  • Strong understanding of transactional legal practices, including diligence, drafting, and negotiation workflows
  • Advanced knowledge engineering experience, including development of prompt libraries, workflow templates, and quality assurance frameworks

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in legal technology, knowledge management, or legal practice, including work with AI systems or workflow optimization
  • Prior management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
  • J.D. preferred

Keywords:

Legal Engineering | Transactional Law | AI Systems | Prompt Engineering | Large Language Models (LLMs) | Legal Technology | Knowledge Management | Workflow Optimization | AI Workflows | Document Automation | Legal Research | Drafting | Due Diligence | Knowledge Engineering | Prompt Libraries | AI Strategy | KPI Development | Data-Driven Insights | Hybrid Work | Team Leadership

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Full Stack Engineering Tech Lead

San Francisco

$200000 - $300000

+ Data Engineering

Permanent
San Francisco, California

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Title: Engineering Manager, Full Stack

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco

Client: Series A HR Technology Company

The Opportunity

This is a player-coach role built for a senior engineer who wants to lead without leaving the craft behind. You will spend the majority of your time, roughly 70%, as a hands-on contributor: writing production code, designing systems, and solving hard technical problems alongside your team. The other 30% is spent leading a small, tight-knit group of engineers, roughly five, through mentorship, delivery ownership, and technical direction.

What You’ll Own

  • Hands-on development of full-stack features spanning React/TypeScript frontends and distributed backend systems, as a daily contributor
  • Architecture and design of scalable data pipelines (batch and streaming) powering metrics and AI-driven workflows
  • Technical direction and code quality standards for a team of approximately five engineers
  • Mentorship, career development, and day-to-day delivery ownership for your direct reports
  • Pragmatic technical decision-making that balances speed-to-market with long-term system health
  • Hands-on work with modern infrastructure including PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, and streaming technologies

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong full-stack foundation and a genuine love of building
  • 2+ years in an engineering management or tech lead capacity, ideally in a player-coach model with direct reports and delivery ownership
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and at least one backend language (Ruby, Python, or Node.js)
  • Deep expertise in React, HTML/CSS, modern frontend tooling, component-based architecture, and state management
  • Proven experience designing and operating scalable distributed systems in data-intensive environments
  • Solid fundamentals: testing, code review, CI/CD, and design documentation practices
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native architecture (Kubernetes, microservices, containerization)

Nice to Haves

  • React Native experience for mobile development
  • Familiarity with Redis, Apache Pinot, or other real-time analytics infrastructure

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Senior Marketing Analyst (Contract)

London

£400 - £400

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Contract
London

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Senior Marketing Analyst

London-based

£400 per day (Outside IR35)

6-Month Contract

Hybrid

This freelance project offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping marketing decision-making for a large consumer-focused retail business. You will be central to turning data into insight that drives campaign performance, customer engagement and commercial outcomes within a fast-moving environment.

The Company

They are a well-established fashion retailer with a strong multichannel presence and a data-led approach to marketing. Customer understanding sits at the heart of their strategy, with analytics used to inform planning, optimisation and investment decisions. The organisation values clear insight, collaboration and practical impact.

The Role and Deliverables

  • Deliver marketing analysis to support campaign performance, optimisation and planning.
  • Analyse customer and marketing data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Provide clear, actionable insight to inform marketing and commercial stakeholders.
  • Support measurement frameworks across channels including digital and CRM activity.
  • Develop reporting and insight outputs suitable for senior audiences.

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in marketing analytics within a fashion or retail environment.
  • Proven ability to analyse campaign and customer data to drive insight and action.
  • Confidence working with stakeholders across marketing and commercial teams.
  • Experience operating in a fast-paced, consumer-led business.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations.

How to Apply

Register your interest by sending your CV to Ananya Gupta via the Apply Link on this page.

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Senior Loyalty Analyst (Contract)

London

£400 - £400

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Contract
London

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Senior Loyalty Analyst

London-based

£400 per day (Outside IR35)

3-Month Contract

Hybrid – 2 days in the office

This is a high-impact freelance opportunity to join a well-known fashion retail business at a pivotal moment in its customer and loyalty journey. You will play a key role in shaping how customer data is used to drive retention, engagement and commercial performance across a dynamic retail environment.

The Company

They are a large, consumer-facing fashion retailer with a strong brand presence and a fast-paced, data-driven culture. The business places a strong emphasis on understanding customer behaviour and using insight to inform decision-making. With loyalty and CRM high on the agenda, analytics is seen as a critical enabler of growth.

The Role and Deliverables

  • Own and deliver loyalty and customer analytics to support retention and engagement strategies.
  • Analyse customer behaviour across channels to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
  • Produce actionable insight to inform loyalty propositions, campaigns and personalisation activity.
  • Partner with CRM, marketing and commercial teams to influence decision-making through data.
  • Develop clear, concise reporting and insight outputs for senior stakeholders.

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in loyalty or customer analytics within a fashion or retail environment.
  • Proven ability to work with large customer datasets and translate analysis into clear insight.
  • Confident working with stakeholders across marketing, CRM and commercial functions.
  • Experience delivering insight in a fast-paced, consumer-led business.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance detail and commercial impact.

How to Apply

Register your interest by sending your CV to Ananya Gupta via the Apply Link on this page.

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Senior Marketing Analyst

London

£70000 - £85000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Senior Marketing Analyst
London | Up to £85,000 plus equity

This is a high-impact analytics role sitting at the heart of growth and marketing decision-making within a fast-paced, product-led environment. You will work on complex attribution and customer journey challenges, with real influence over how marketing investment is measured and optimised, particularly across a key international growth market.

The Company
They are a highly data-driven digital business operating in consumer financial products. The organisation is well established, commercially successful, and known for its strong analytics culture. Teams are lean, collaborative, and focused on using data to drive measurable outcomes. The business is continuing to scale internationally, with analytics playing a central role in that growth.

The Role

  • Partner closely with growth and marketing teams to support performance analysis and strategic decision-making.
  • Analyse marketing spend across digital channels to assess effectiveness and return on investment.
  • Track and evaluate customer acquisition sources to understand channel contribution and efficiency.
  • Develop and improve attribution approaches, including multi-touch attribution, while accounting for privacy and tracking limitations.
  • Optimise marketing and application funnels by identifying drop-offs and conversion opportunities.
  • Analyse end-to-end customer journeys across multiple financial products and recommend alternative pathways where appropriate.
  • Build models to answer complex commercial questions, such as the incremental impact of new channels or campaigns.
  • Apply statistical and experimental techniques to support testing, measurement, and business decisions.

Your Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial marketing analytics experience within a consumer-facing digital environment.
  • Advanced capability in SQL and Python, with Python used for modelling and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with attribution modelling and evaluating marketing effectiveness.
  • Experience analysing complex customer journeys and funnel performance.
  • Comfortable working with experimentation, uplift measurement, and statistical techniques.
  • Confident communicator, able to translate analysis into clear, actionable insight for senior stakeholders.

What They Offer

  • Salary up to £85,000.
  • Equity as part of the overall package.
  • A role with genuine ownership and exposure to senior growth and marketing leadership.
  • A high-performing, data-led environment with strong standards and clear impact.
  • Hybrid working, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday based in a London office.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply to learn more about the role and the wider analytics team.

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Analytics Manager

London

£100000 - £120000

+ Advanced Analytics & Marketing Insights

Permanent
London

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Analytics Manager

London (Remote First) | Up to £120,000

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of an analytics function within a fast‑growing, product‑led business. You will shape how data drives decision making, lead a growing team, and work across high‑impact commercial and product areas.

The Company

They are a scaling technology business operating in a highly regulated, data‑rich environment. Data sits at the heart of their product, trading and growth strategy, and they are investing heavily in maturing their analytics capabilities. You will join a collaborative, pragmatic and impact‑focused team that partners closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

The Role

* Lead and develop a team of Analysts and Analytics Engineers.
* Act as the primary analytics partner for senior stakeholders across Growth, Trading, Product, Finance and Compliance.
* Translate business problems into clear analytical questions, metrics and decision‑ready insight.
* Review and challenge analytical work to ensure accuracy, clarity and scalability.
* Drive best practice across SQL, data modelling, documentation and quality standards.
* Prioritise work effectively based on value, impact and capacity.
* Communicate findings, risks and trade‑offs clearly to non‑technical teams.

Your Skills and Experience

* Strong commercial experience in analytics or analytics leadership.
* High proficiency in SQL, with the ability to write, review and challenge complex queries.
* Comfortable managing and developing a small analytics team.
* Experience working with stakeholders in product, growth or trading style environments.
* Familiarity with regulated industries such as gaming, gambling, finance or fintech.
* Experience with BI tools such as Omni, Looker or similar is beneficial.
* A statistical foundation and comfort being tested on analytical thinking.
* Experience in fast‑paced start‑ups or scale‑ups, comfortable wearing multiple hats.

What They Offer

* Salary up to £120,000.
* Remote‑first working with London as the primary hub.
* Opportunity to shape an analytics function as it scales.
* Work across high‑impact commercial and product challenges.
* Clear progression into senior analytics or data leadership roles.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Analytics Manager looking for a high‑impact role in London, please apply with your CV to discuss this opportunity further.

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