Machine Learning/ Automation Developer

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking experienced software engineers for a fully remote role on an automation project. You'll lead the development of document automation services using technologies like Python, TypeScript, and AWS. Essential skills include OCR and NLP. This 6-month contract offers £550 per day and is part of a broader 2-year project.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation services using AWS serverless stack.
• Implement OCR, NLP, and ML for document analysis.
• Lead R&D spikes and validate system improvements.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

SpaCy

AWS (serverless)

OCR

NLP

Agile

DevOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Tools

AWS Textract

MLOps

PyTorch

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.