AI Automation Engineer (Python, R, Shiny)

AI Automation Engineer

Python | R/Shiny | Generative AI | Automation

Location: Welwyn, Flexible/Hybrid

Rate: £500-£600 UMB/LTD

Start Date: ASAP but can wait for the right person.

Build AI solutions that make a real impact

We're looking for an experienced AI Automation Engineer to help design and deliver intelligent applications, automation solutions and AI-powered tools that transform how business teams work.

This is a hands-on engineering role for somebody who enjoys taking ideas from concept to production. You'll build AI-powered applications, automate complex business processes, develop data-driven solutions and create tools that allow users to make faster, better-informed decisions.

Working closely with business stakeholders and technical teams, you'll turn everyday operational challenges into scalable solutions using modern technologies including Python, R/Shiny, SQL and Generative AI.

What you'll be doing

Developing AI-powered applications and internal business tools

Building and deploying R Shiny applications used by business teams

Creating automation workflows that remove manual effort and improve efficiency

Designing and integrating solutions using REST APIs

Building data pipelines that collect, transform and present business-critical information

Working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies to create practical business solutions

Developing AI assistants, intelligent workflows and automated decision-support tools

Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and rapidly deliver working solutions

Maintaining, enhancing and scaling applications in production

Essential Experience

Proven in developing data applications, automations or internal business tools

Strong Python development experience including automation, scripting and data processing

Commercial experience with Pandas and related Python libraries

Strong R programming skills

Experience building and deploying Shiny applications

SQL development experience

Experience integrating systems through REST APIs

Practical experience working with Generative AI technologies

Experience using LLM APIs and/or AI development tools

Knowledge of prompt engineering and structured AI outputs

Experience engaging directly with business stakeholders and translating requirements into solutions

Desirable Experience

Snowflake or other modern cloud data platforms

AI Agent development

LangChain, LangGraph or similar frameworks

AWS and cloud-based deployments

Docker and containerised applications

Business Intelligence and reporting tools

Regulated industry experience such as Healthcare, Life Sciences or Financial ServicesIf you're passionate about building practical AI solutions that solve real business problems, we'd love to speak with you.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention