Python Developer

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Gen-AI Python Engineer to join a high-profile enterprise programme focused on developing cutting-edge AI solutions. This role involves building end-to-end GenAI and RAG applications, integrating data from multiple enterprise systems, and delivering scalable, production-grade AI workflows. You'll work closely with architects, platform teams and business stakeholders to develop secure, high-performing AI solutions that drive business value. * Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week) * Daily Rate: £400 per day inside IR 35 * Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026 * Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop enterprise-scale GenAI and RAG-based applications using Python. * Integrate structured and unstructured data sources including databases, APIs, files and document repositories. * Build document and image processing pipelines using OCR, document intelligence and data extraction tools. * Develop and optimise retrieval pipelines including chunking, embedding generation, indexing, metadata tagging, filtering and reranking. * Implement solutions leveraging vector databases and semantic search technologies. * Build integrations with SQL/NoSQL and enterprise data platforms for enrichment and querying. * Establish robust evaluation frameworks to measure accuracy, relevance, groundedness and hallucination rates against defined benchmarks. Key Requirements: * Strong hands-on experience building Generative AI and LLM-based applications. * Proven experience developing RAG solutions in enterprise environments. * Excellent Python development skills with experience building scalable APIs and services. * Strong knowledge of document parsing, OCR and image-based information extraction. * Experience with vector databases, embeddings and semantic search technologies. * Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases and enterprise data integration patterns. Additional Information * Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search or the wider Azure AI ecosystem is highly desirable. * Familiarity with AI evaluation frameworks, observability and monitoring tools would be advantageous. * Experience working within enterprise security, governance and compliance standards is beneficial. * Previous exposure to high-volume document processing environments is preferred. How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.