Machine Learning/ Automation Developer

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking experienced software engineers to lead the development of document automation services. This fully remote role involves productionising solutions utilizing OCR, NLP, and ML technologies on a large-scale automation project over a 6-month contract. Candidates should possess strong commercial experience primarily in Python, TypeScript, and AWS, and be ready to engage in Agile practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python, TypeScript, SpaCy, and AWS.
• Experience in OCR, NLP, and automation architectures.
• Solid understanding of Agile, DevOps, and XP practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation services using AWS serverless stack.
• Implement OCR, NLP, and ML for document automation.
• Coach team members and contribute to Agile delivery.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

SpaCy

AWS

OCR

NLP

DevOps

Agile

Tools

AWS Textract

MLOps

PyTorch

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a public sector client to recruit a number of software engineers to work on an automation project. Our client are seeking experienced software engineers to lead the development of document automation services. You'll work on productionising solutions using OCR, NLP (SpaCy), and ML to automate the processing of documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation services using AWS serverless stack (Lambda, CDK, S3, Aurora/Postgres)
• Implement OCR, NLP, and ML for document analysis and automation risk assessment
• Lead R&D spikes and validate system improvements through robust data analysis
• Ensure code quality, testing, observability, and non-functional compliance (security, UX, performance)
• Coach team members and contribute to Agile delivery practices

Essential Skills

• Strong commercial experience with Python, TypeScript, SpaCy, and AWS (serverless)
• Background in OCR, NLP, and scalable automation architectures
• Solid understanding of Agile, DevOps, and XP practices
• Comfortable with stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• AWS Textract, MLOps, PyTorch
• Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift

Role

• Fully remote
• £550 Per Day outside IR35
• 6 month contract (2 year project)
• Starting end of July

Please get in touch for further information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.