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# AI Automation Engineer (Python, R, Shiny)

- **Company:** Adecco
- **Location:** Welwyn, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £130,000 - £156,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Database Development, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Scripting, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Prompt Engineering, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Pandas, Low-code, Data Management, Tools for Reporting, Api Design, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/ai-automation-engineer-python-r-shiny/57552241

## About the Role

* 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., * API Development

 * Artificial Intelligence
 * Automation & Control Systems
 * Business Requirements
 * Communication Skills
 * Large Language Models (LLM)
 * Machine Learning
 * Natural Language Processing
 * No-Code / Low-Code Platforms
 * TensorFlow & PyTorch Deep Learning

## Description

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