Python Engineer

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.