Python Engineer - AI/ML Automation
Location - remote, with occasional trip to Edinburgh or Glasgow when required
Duration - 6 months with possible extensions
Day rate - circa £520 Outside ir35
We are looking for an experienced Python Engineer to join a forward-thinking agile team focused on building AI-driven automation solutions within a high-impact domain.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and enhance automation services using OCR, Object Detection, and Large Language Models (LLMs)
* Build scalable system components to process and analyse complex document and text data
* Design and maintain robust ETL pipelines and data processing workflows
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into existing digital platforms
* Support production systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and continuous improvement
* Contribute to research and development of innovative AI/ML solutions
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best engineering practices
* Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and collaborative development activities
* Mentor team members and share knowledge across the wider engineering community
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong Python (3.9+) development experience
* Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies (OCR, LLMs, Object Detection)
* Experience with libraries such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenCV, and Pandas
* Knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, S3, SQS, CloudWatch)
* Experience building APIs using FastAPI
* Solid understanding of data processing, system design, and cloud-based architectures
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern development practices (TDD, CI/CD)
If this seems like a good fit, please apply today or email your CV to
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.