Software Engineer (OCR/NLP/AWS) | Remote | 6-months | £525pd outside ir35

We're looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our client in the public sector. You will help build a production-ready automation service that uses OCR and NLP to process deeds. You'll work with modern AWS technologies to deliver scalable, serverless solutions based on R&D outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop automation services using OCR, NLP (e.g. Spacy), and ML
• Build AWS serverless components (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Aurora/Postgres)
• Use Python and TypeScript to deliver high-quality code
• Conduct research spikes to expand service capabilities
• Analyse data to verify and improve system behaviour
• Support and improve operational services
• Contribute to disaster recovery assurance and performance monitoring
• Collaborate using Agile (Scrum/Kanban), XP practices (pairing, mobbing, TDD)

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with OCR, NLP (Spacy), and ML techniques
• Proficient in AWS services: CDK, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, CloudFormation, Aurora/Postgres
• Advanced Python and TypeScript development skills
• Experience designing serverless/service-based architectures
• Skilled in infrastructure-as-code and cloud monitoring (e.g. Grafana)
• Confident communicator with technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working in collaborative, Agile environments

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with AWS Textract, MLOps, PyTorch
• Knowledge of OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker

This is a 6-month contract with possible extensions. Our client operates a remote working policy, but you may on occasion, be required on-site in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Day rate on offer is £525 Outside ir35.

Apply today to be considered!

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.