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A well-funded, high-growth tech company is building the next generation of AI-powered automation tools—reimagining how complex, manual work gets done in the financial services world and beyond. They’re now looking for a Python Developer with Machine Learning Engineering experience to help design and build intelligent systems that make that future a reality.This is a full-time hybrid role, based in the Nottingham area, with regular in-office collaboration.Salary: £60,000 - £75,000The RoleYou'll be a key member of the engineering team, focused on building LLM-driven features, intelligent agents, and ML-powered backend systems that automate and optimise intricate workflows. It’s an ideal role for someone with strong backend/ML experience who wants to work on cutting-edge AI applications in a production environment.You’ll work in a fast-paced R&D setting, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to bring ambitious ideas to life—balancing innovation with real-world delivery.What You’ll Be DoingDesign, build, and deploy ML-powered features, agents, and APIs to automate unstructured tasksBuild production-level backend and microservices in Python and TypeScriptWork with product and engineering teams to shape models, services, and system behaviourContribute to system architecture and infrastructure for scale, observability, and performanceExplore and implement LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworksTake ownership of features end-to-end, from design to deployment and monitoringWhat They’re Looking For5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong ML or backend focusProficiency in Python and/or TypeScript, and experience with production-grade systemsFamiliarity with LLMs, AI agents, or orchestration frameworks (OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, etc.)Strong grasp of data modelling, cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS), and modern APIsExperience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Problem-solver who can reason about complex systems and deliver clean, scalable codeExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teamsNice to HaveHands-on experience with agentic workflows or autonomous AI systemsBackground in data engineering or database architectureSide projects, open-source contributions, or hobbyist builds involving AI/MLInterest in rapid prototyping, automation, and cutting-edge AI toolingWhat’s on OfferCompetitive salary with equity/options availableHybrid working from a base in the East Midlands, with in-office collaborationWork on cutting-edge AI challenges with real-world impactJoin a high-performing, ambitious team backed by leading investorsOpportunity to shape intelligent products from the ground upThis is a great opportunity for a machine learning engineer or backend AI developer who wants to work on high-impact, production-ready AI tools at the edge of innovation.