Python Engineer

  • Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Sep 05, 2025
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

Your New Company and Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering cutting-edge automation solutions using AI and machine learning. You'll be part of a collaborative development team focused on enhancing and expanding automation services for high-volume, low-complexity workflows.Your work will involve developing and supporting systems that leverage OCR, Object Detection, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate document analysis and decision-making processes. You'll contribute to R&D efforts, integrate solutions into existing platforms, and help drive innovation in digital service delivery What You'll Need to SucceedYou'll bring strong technical expertise and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Key skills and experience include:Technical Proficiency

  • AI/ML technologies: OCR, Object Detection, LLMs
  • Libraries: Transformers/Hugging Face, PyTorch, OpenCV, PIL/Pillow, YOLO
  • Python 3.9+ with OOP, async/await, and debugging techniques
  • Data tools: Pandas, NumPy, SQLAlchemy/psycopg2
  • AWS: Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, CDK, SQS, EKS/ECS
  • API development: FastAPI, Requests, JWT/OAuthDevelopment Practices
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), XP techniques (TDD, pair programming)
  • Infrastructure-as-code and cloud monitoring (e.g., Grafana)
  • Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience supporting production systems and disaster recovery planningYou'll also be expected to contribute to mentoring, team events, and continuous improvement of development processes and service quality.

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