Software Engineer - Automation

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced software engineers for a fully remote automation project. The role involves developing document automation services using OCR, NLP, and machine learning technologies, with a focus on leading and maintaining high-quality code and Agile practices. The contract offers a competitive day rate and flexibility.

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 and automation risk assessment.
• Ensure code quality, testing, observability, and non-functional compliance.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

SpaCy

AWS

OCR

NLP

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

AWS Textract

PyTorch

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

Fully remote

£550 Per Day outside IR35

6 month contract (extension likely)

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.