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.