Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Description:

AI Prompt Engineer - 12 Month OutsideIR35 Contract - Edinburgh

Our main public sector client is looking for an AI Prompt Engineer to support the development of advanced document‑processing and data‑extraction solutions. This role focuses on designing effective prompts, improving accuracy across document types, and automating end‑to‑end workflows using AI and OCR technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and optimise prompts for extracting structured data from forms and documents.
• Develop automated workflows for document ingestion, OCR processing, extraction, and validation.
• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems and existing AI/ML pipelines.
• Support production deployments, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
• Implement data‑quality checks and collaborate with QA teams to address extraction errors.
• Document prompt strategies, workflows, and technical processes.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and NLP techniques.
• Experience with document AI, OCR tools, and data‑extraction workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with cloud AI services (Azure/AWS/Google).
• Knowledge of secure data handling and privacy standards.
• Experience working across hybrid cloud/on‑prem environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Awareness of Digital First Service Standards and GDS principles.