AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonus potential

Hybrid work model

International collaboration and travel

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl seeks a strategic and technically proficient AI Solutions Architect to lead enterprise AI design and implementation. The role collaborates with clients, tech teams, and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable AI architectures.

This hybrid position emphasizes technical leadership and innovation across business units. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in software architecture with AI/ML focus, strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and solid data governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of software architecture experience with AI/ML focus.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML techniques, algorithms and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions, including architecture, infrastructure, and deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical AI requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate architectural designs.
• Ensure AI solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Software architecture

Data governance

Cloud platforms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Eng

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and technically proficient AI Solutions Architect to join their forward-thinking team in Paarl . You will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of enterprise-level AI solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and leverage the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with clients, technical teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, scalable, and secure AI architectures. Your expertise will be critical in guiding the adoption of AI technologies and driving innovation across various business units, contributing to a culture that emphasizes strategic thinking and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions, including architecture, infrastructure, and deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical AI requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate architectural designs.
• Ensure AI solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with a significant focus on AI/ML solutions.
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML techniques, algorithms, and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML services.
• Strong knowledge of data engineering, data warehousing, and data governance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits.
• Significant bonus potential and stock options.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and continuous learning resources.