AI Solutions Architect - Cloud & Big Data

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous pension fund contributions

Professional development and certs

Access to cutting-edge technology and良

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect in Centurion, Gauteng to design and implement AI-driven solutions on cloud platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams and translate business challenges into scalable architectures for data pipelines, model deployment, and monitoring.

You will collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and stakeholders, ensure security and data privacy, stay abreast of AI trends, and drive architectural strategy across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive cloud-based AI/ML solution design experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of Spark, Hadoop, data lakes/warehousing.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions on cloud platforms.
• Architect scalable big data pipelines for AI model training and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Evaluate cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies for AI implementations.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop POCs and prototypes to validate architectural approaches.
• Ensure AI solutions meet security, data privacy, and operational standards.
• Stay current with AI, cloud, and big data trends.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the AI and Emerging Technologies sector, is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. This strategic role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative AI-driven solutions leveraging cloud computing and big data technologies. You will work closely with stakeholders across various business units to understand their challenges and architect robust, scalable, and efficient AI systems that address their needs. This is a critical position that requires a deep understanding of AI/ML principles, cloud architecture, and data engineering. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background combined with excellent communication and leadership skills to guide project teams and influence technical strategy. Located in the vibrant hub of Centurion, Gauteng, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI solutions within a rapidly growing organization. Our client is committed to fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation, providing employees with the resources and support necessary to excel in the fast-paced world of AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions encompassing data ingestion, processing, model development, deployment, and monitoring, primarily on cloud platforms.
• Architect scalable and resilient big data pipelines to support AI/ML model training and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and business stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate business needs into AI solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) for AI implementations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate architectural approaches and demonstrate value.
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to best practices in security, data privacy, and operational efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in AI, cloud computing, and big data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with a focus on AI/ML workloads.
• Proven expertise in big data technologies and architectures (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, data lakes, data warehousing).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and development lifecycle.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous pension fund contributions.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a stimulating work environment.
• A chance to lead transformative AI projects in Centurion, Gauteng.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading technology company.