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 Services

If 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.