Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer Term: 12-Month Contract, likely to extendLocation: Gloucester - hybrid working, 3 days onsite per weekRate: £51.21 per hour, approximately £379 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Senior Software Engineer with strong Python skills and some applied AI/ML experience to support the development and deployment of intelligent engineering solutions within a world‑class aerospace and industrial environment. You will work as part of a growing team dedicated to improving engineering efficiency, automation, and digital capability. The role is practical, delivery‑focused, and involves close collaboration with global AI teams in Canada and France as well as local engineering stakeholders in Gloucester. This is not a research or deep data science role - instead, you will apply software engineering fundamentals, support the integration and deployment of AI‑based tools, and help uplift engineering capability through high‑quality, scalable software. What You'll Be Doing Software Engineering & Technical Delivery Develop, deploy, and maintain software solutions that integrate AI/ML functionality. Build robust, high-quality Python applications used within engineering workflows. Contribute to the design and implementation of data pipelines and data storage solutions. Support troubleshooting, optimisation, and ongoing maintenance of AI‑enabled systems. Lightweight AI/ML Integration Prototype and implement applied ML functions (eg, classification, prediction, feature extraction) where needed. Integrate models developed by global AI/ML teams into production‑ready engineering tools. Perform data preparation, analysis, and exploratory investigations to support engineering needs. Technical Leadership & Mentorship Provide guidance to junior engineers and apprentices at the Gloucester site. Uphold technical standards, coding best practices, and documentation quality. Influence design decisions and ensure reliability across software initiatives. Global Collaboration Work closely with AI/ML experts in Toronto and Paris, facilitating knowledge transfer and technical alignment. Help accelerate local projects by leveraging specialist expertise from international teams. Collaborate across business and IT to meet engineering objectives. Continuous Improvement Identify and champion improvements in tooling, processes, coding practices, and methodologies. Stay aware of emerging software engineering and AI technologies. Skills & Experience Required Core Technical Skills Strong Python development experience (required). Solid software engineering fundamentals: version control, testing, deployment CI/CD and life cycle management troubleshooting and optimisation Experience working with databases, storage systems, and basic ETL workflows. Experience with AWS or another cloud environment (advantageous). Familiarity with ML frameworks or libraries (preferred but not essential). Experience Level 2-5 years in a commercial software engineering role preferred. Experience working in an engineering, industrial, or aerospace environment is a bonus. Soft Skills & Leadership Able to take a leading role in delivering technical projects. Confident mentoring junior team members. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Collaborative, autonomous, and proactive mindset. Why This Role Stands Out You will be working on real engineering challenges, not theoretical research. Opportunity to shape how intelligent tools support high‑performance aerospace systems. Tight collaboration with global AI teams - excellent environment for career growth. A role that blends solid software engineering with exposure to modern AI practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr