Job Title: Machine Learning Engineer
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)
Contract: 6-Month Initial Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Sector: Financial Services
Overview:
We are working with a leading financial services client in Sheffield seeking a Machine Learning Engineer for an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and deploying production-grade Document AI solutions that drive automation and intelligence across critical business processes.
You will work as part of a collaborative team to build advanced models for content extraction and classification from images and text sources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, particularly within intelligent document processing, and be confident working with both traditional ML and generative AI techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build and deploy production-ready ML models focused on document processing, including OCR, NLP, and generative AI.
* Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
* Collaborate with product managers and technical teams throughout the development lifecycle.
* Design, test, and iterate on new and existing ML features and components.
* Develop robust Python-based systems using a combination of ML/OCR tools and frameworks.
* Support the full lifecycle of ML applications, from development through deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
Required Experience:
* Proven experience in Document AI/Intelligent Document Processing, using both traditional ML methods and Generative AI, preferably with open-source models.
* Solid Python programming skills with a focus on ML, NLP, deep learning, generative AI, and image/OCR processing.
* Hands-on experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Spacy, OpenCV, Regex, or similar.
* Strong awareness of secure coding practices, production deployment, and API resilience.
Nice to Have:
* Experience using PostgreSQL for data storage and management.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure CLI, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service), and Azure DevOps.
* Experience working in agile teams delivering frequent releases to production.
Additional Information:
* Location: Sheffield – 3 days per week onsite.
* Contract: 6 months initially, with a strong possibility of extension.
* Inside IR35.
Apply Now:
If you're a Machine Learning Engineer with a passion for applied AI in real-world environments, especially document processing, we’d love to speak with you. Submit your CV or reach out for more details.