Python Engineer - AI Project
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 110 / hour
Freelance
05-03-2025
Job Specifications
Python Engineer – AI Project
Contract
£750-£850 inside IR35
London - hybrid
A global finance company is looking for an experienced Python Engineer/ Developer to play a key role in building and enhancing AI-driven solutions used across the organisation. This is a high-impact, back-end focused role, ideal for engineers who thrive in scalable systems, cloud environments, and modern DevOps practices - no prior AI experience needed.
You'll work on an internal AI platform, developing robust, production-grade software using Python, AWS/Azure, and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with business stakeholders.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and maintain Python-based back-end services for an internal AI platform
Build scalable, high-performance systems with a focus on reliability and security.
Work closely with stakeholders to refine requirements and improve system architecture.
Ensure smooth CI/CD deployments and automate processes where possible.
Improve system observability, logging, and monitoring in a distributed cloud environment.
What We’re Looking For:
Extensive Python development experience (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).
Strong knowledge of backend architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.
AWS/Azure
CI/CD experience
Understanding of software development best practices (TDD, clean code, SDLC).
Interest in AI tools and frameworks (but no prior commercial AI experience required).
Nice to Have:
Experience working with React
Familiarity with containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
This is an opportunity to apply your Python expertise to cutting-edge solutions in a global organisation - without needing prior AI experience. If you're excited by large-scale, cloud-native engineering challenges and want to work in the AI space - apply ASAP.
About the Company
Source Technology - Award-Winning Staffing Solutions Provider. Discovering technology talent for growth-focused businesses. Our mission is to create value for our customers and community (no matter what). Founded in 2015, we’re a Source Group International (SGI) Brand operating globally but with a local touch, across the UK and Ireland, Benelux (Belgium and Netherlands), DACH (Switzerland and Germany), and the USA. We recruit on a contract and permanent basis in the following market areas: Our Specialisms Data AI ... Know more
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