Job Description
Software Engineer (OCR/NLP/AWS) | Remote | 6-months | £525pd outside ir35
We're looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our client in the public sector. You will help build a production-ready automation service that uses OCR and NLP to process deeds. You'll work with modern AWS technologies to deliver scalable, serverless solutions based on R&D outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop automation services using OCR, NLP (e.g. Spacy), and ML
* Build AWS serverless components (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Aurora/Postgres)
* Use Python and TypeScript to deliver high-quality code
* Conduct research spikes to expand service capabilities
* Analyse data to verify and improve system behaviour
* Support and improve operational services
* Contribute to disaster recovery assurance and performance monitoring
* Collaborate using Agile (Scrum/Kanban), XP practices (pairing, mobbing, TDD)
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong experience with OCR, NLP (Spacy), and ML techniques
* Proficient in AWS services: CDK, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, CloudFormation, Aurora/Postgres
* Advanced Python and TypeScript development skills
* Experience designing serverless/service-based architectures
* Skilled in infrastructure-as-code and cloud monitoring (e.g. Grafana)
* Confident communicator with technical and non-technical audiences
* Comfortable working in collaborative, Agile environments
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with AWS Textract, MLOps, PyTorch
* Knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker
This is a 6-month contract with possible extensions. Our client operates a remote working policy, but you may on occasion, be required on-site in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Day rate on offer is £525 Outside ir35.
Apply today to be considered!
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.