AI Automation Engineer | Hybrid 3 days a week in office | London | Permanent A leading financial services client in London is seeking a talented AI Automation Engineer to join their team. Please see below for key details. Role Overview: Analyse and optimise business processes for automation whilst designing, building, and deploying intelligent automation solutions using BPA platforms (Appian), Machine Learning, and Generative AI to drive operational efficiency and innovation. Key Characteristics: Process Analysis andamp; Optimisation - Expert in analysing existing business processes through stakeholder interviews, process mapping, and workflow documentation to identify automation opportunities. Skilled in creating process flow diagrams, conducting time-motion studies, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and redesigning processes to be machine-readable and automation-ready using methodologies. Python Development - Strong proficiency in Python programming including object-oriented design, asynchronous programming, error handling, and writing clean, maintainable code. Experience with key libraries including Pandas, NumPy for data manipulation, requests and APIs for integrations, asyncio for concurrent processing, and building robust automation scripts with proper logging, testing (pytest), and documentation. AI andamp; Machine Learning Frameworks - Deep expertise in AI/ML frameworks including TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Hugging Face Transformers. Experience b