AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Port Elizabeth

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced AI Solutions Architect to design scalable AI architectures for diverse clients in Port Elizabeth. You will translate business needs into end-to-end AI solutions, leveraging AWS/Azure/GCP and modern ML frameworks, and guide delivery with cross-functional teams.

You will shape the technical direction of AI adoption, lead architecture reviews, develop proofs of concept, and ensure robust deployment, monitoring, and client success across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software architecture experience with a focus on AI/ML.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and ML solutions (data ingestion, training, deployment, monitoring).
• Translate client needs into technical AI strategies for projects.
• Evaluate AI technologies, platforms, and tools to meet objectives.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams through project lifecycles.
• Develop proofs of concept to demonstrate feasibility and value.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

Technical leadership

Prototyping

Model deployment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled AI Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable AI solutions for their diverse clientele in Port Elizabeth . In this role, you will translate complex business requirements into robust, end-to-end AI architectures, leveraging cloud platforms and cutting-edge technologies. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to define and deliver innovative AI-driven products and services. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the technical direction of AI adoption and make a significant impact on client success and the company's technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, encompassing data ingestion, model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical AI strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI technologies, platforms, and tools to meet project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proofs of concept and prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility and value of proposed AI solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software architecture, with a significant focus on AI/ML solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Hands-on experience with various AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and deployment patterns.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in emerging AI technologies.
• A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration in Port Elizabeth.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and challenging AI projects.