AI Prompt Engineer - Edinburgh

Lorien; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an AI Prompt Engineer in Edinburgh for a 12-month contract role. The position focuses on developing advanced document-processing and data-extraction solutions, requiring expertise in prompt engineering, NLP, and experience with automation workflows. Successful candidates will have strong skills in Python and familiarity with cloud services. The role offers a competitive contract and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of LLMs and prompt engineering.
• Experience with document AI and OCR tools.
• Proficiency in Python and knowledge of secure data handling.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and optimise data extraction prompts.
• Develop automated workflows for document processes.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing systems.

Skills

Understanding of LLMs

Prompt engineering

NLP techniques

Document AI

OCR tools

Data-extraction workflows

Proficiency in Python

Communication skills

Stakeholder-management skills

Tools

AI services (Azure/AWS/Google)

Job description

AI Prompt Engineer - 12 Month OutsideIR35 Contract - Edinburgh

Our main public sector client is looking for an AI Prompt Engineer to support the development of advanced document‑processing and data‑extraction solutions. This role focuses on designing effective prompts, improving accuracy across document types, and automating end‑to‑end workflows using AI and OCR technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and optimise prompts for extracting structured data from forms and documents.
• Develop automated workflows for document ingestion, OCR processing, extraction, and validation.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems and existing AI/ML pipelines.
• Support production deployments, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
• Implement data‑quality checks and collaborate with QA teams to address extraction errors.
• Document prompt strategies, workflows, and technical processes.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and NLP techniques.
• Experience with document AI, OCR tools, and data‑extraction workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with cloud AI services (Azure/AWS/Google).
• Knowledge of secure data handling and privacy standards.
• Experience working across hybrid cloud/on‑prem environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Awareness of Digital First Service Standards and GDS principles.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.