Salary: £72,000 - 83,200 per year Requirements: Proven experience within the Azure ecosystem for Azure Machine Learning Strong background in Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) using both traditional and Generative AI (specifically open-source models) Deep proficiency in Python for production-level Machine Learning and NLP Experience with ML/DL frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Familiarity with OpenCV, Spacy, Regex, and OCR technologies Experience delivering secure, resilient code and managing APIs Knowledge of PostgreSQL for data management (nice to have) Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure CLI, and Azure DevOps (nice to have) Experience in high-cadence production environments (nice to have) Responsibilities: Design and build Python-based ML and OCR components Support the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including testing, deployment, and API resilience Work closely with Product Managers and technical teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions Continuously test and improve existing features using traditional ML and Generative AI Take ownership of the full lifecycle, from initial requirement gathering with stakeholders to deployment and production support Technologies: AI API Azure DevOps Support Kubernetes Machine Learning PostgreSQL PyTorch Python TensorFlow opencv Cloud Security More: We are looking for a Machine Learning Developer specializing in Document AI and NLP for a 6-month hybrid contract role based in Sheffield. Our team values innovation and collaboration, and you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. This role offers a chance to contribute significantly to the development of scalable AI solutions while working with experienced professionals in a dynamic environment. last updated 8 week of 2026