AI/ML Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness programs

Training and certification in cloud/AI

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled AI/ML Engineer with a focus on cloud infrastructure to join the Bloemfontein team. You will design, deploy, and scale cloud infrastructure that powers cutting-edge AI and ML models, collaborating with data scientists and software engineers to optimise deployments and pipelines in cloud environments.

This hybrid role combines office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in cloud engineering focusing on ML infrastructure.
• Experience with containers (Docker) and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable cloud infrastructure for AI/ML workloads.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML models.
• Monitor performance and optimize AI/ML infrastructure.
• Collaborate with data scientists to meet infra needs.
• Ensure security and reliability of cloud environments.
• Automate provisioning with IaC tools.

Skills

Cloud computing

ML infrastructure

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled AI/ML Engineer with a focus on cloud infrastructure to join their innovative team in Bloemfontein . This role is essential for building, scaling, and maintaining the robust cloud infrastructure that powers our client's advanced AI and machine learning models. You will collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to ensure efficient deployment, monitoring, and optimization of ML pipelines in cloud environments. This hybrid position offers the best of both worlds, combining the collaborative energy of an office environment with the flexibility of remote work. We seek an individual with a strong background in cloud computing and a passion for enabling cutting-edge AI development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure for AI/ML workloads (e.g., compute, storage, networking).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for machine learning models, ensuring efficient deployment and testing.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for AI/ML infrastructure.
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand their infrastructure needs and provide optimal solutions.
• Ensure the security and reliability of cloud-based AI/ML environments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management tasks using tools like Terraform or Ansible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with a focus on ML infrastructure.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a hybrid work setting in Bloemfontein .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for training and certification in cloud and AI technologies.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and technological growth.