AI Automation Engineer (Python, R, Shiny)

Adecco; Welwyn; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an AI Automation Engineer in Welwyn with hybrid/flexible working arrangements. You will design and deliver intelligent applications, automate complex processes, and build AI-powered tools that help business teams work faster and smarter.

You’ll work hands-on from concept to production, using Python, R/Shiny, SQL and Generative AI to turn everyday challenges into scalable solutions. Collaboration with stakeholders and production-ready deployments are key.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building data apps, automations or internal tools.
• Strong Python development for automation, scripting and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-powered applications and internal tools.
• Build and deploy R Shiny apps for business teams.
• Create automation workflows to reduce manual effort and boost efficiency.
• Design and integrate solutions via REST APIs.
• Build data pipelines to transform and present business data.
• Work with LLMs and Generative AI to deliver practical solutions.
• Develop AI assistants, intelligent workflows and decision-support tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver working solutions.
• Maintain and scale applications in production.

Skills

Python development

R programming

SQL

Pandas

Shiny

REST APIs

Generative AI

LLMs

Prompt engineering

AI tooling

Tools

Docker

Job description

AI Automation Engineer

Python R/Shiny Generative AI Automation

Location: Welwyn, Flexible/Hybrid

Rate: 500- 600 UMB/LTD

Start Date: ASAP but can wait for the right person.

Build AI solutions that make a real impact

We're looking for an experienced AI Automation Engineer to help design and deliver intelligent applications, automation solutions and AI-powered tools that transform how business teams work.

This is a hands-on engineering role for somebody who enjoys taking ideas from concept to production. You'll build AI-powered applications, automate complex business processes, develop data-driven solutions and create tools that allow users to make faster, better-informed decisions.

Working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams, you'll turn everyday operational challenges into scalable solutions using modern technologies including Python, R/Shiny, SQL and Generative AI.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing AI-powered applications and internal business tools
• Building and deploying R Shiny applications used by business teams
• Creating automation workflows that remove manual effort and improve efficiency
• Designing and integrating solutions using REST APIs
• Building data pipelines that collect, transform and present business-critical information
• Working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies to create practical business solutions
• Developing AI assistants, intelligent workflows and automated decision-support tools
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and rapidly deliver working solutions
• Maintaining, enhancing and scaling applications in production

Essential Experience

• Proven in developing data applications, automations or internal business tools
• Strong Python development experience including automation, scripting and data processing
• Commercial experience with Pandas and related Python libraries
• Strong R programming skills
• Experience building and deploying Shiny applications
• SQL development experience
• Experience integrating systems through REST APIs
• Practical experience working with Generative AI technologies
• Experience using LLM APIs and/or AI development tools
• Knowledge of prompt engineering and structured AI outputs
• Experience engaging directly with business stakeholders and translating requirements into solutions

Desirable Experience

• Snowflake or other modern cloud data platforms
• AI Agent development
• LangChain, LangGraph or similar frameworks
• AWS and cloud-based deployments
• Docker and containerised applications
• Business Intelligence and reporting tools
• Regulated industry experience such as Healthcare, Life Sciences or Financial Services

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.