AI Solutions Architect - Cloud Integration

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional certifications

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to join its technology team in Cape Town. This hybrid role requires designing scalable, secure AI-driven solutions on cloud platforms, leading technical directions, and engaging with clients to translate business needs into actionable AI strategies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in solution architecture with cloud expertise and a deep understanding of AI/ML principles, delivered through a client-facing, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years in solution architecture with a strong focus on cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions, including ML Ops best practices.
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML algorithms and their practical applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI/ML solutions, including data pipelines, model deployment, and integration with enterprise systems on cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on AI strategy, best practices, and emerging technologies to clients and internal teams.
• Evaluate and recommend AI/ML services from major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop proofs-of-concepts (PoCs) and technical demonstrations to showcase AI value.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure successful implementation and operationalization of AI architectures.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, including technical presentations and proposal development.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AI/ML design

ML Ops

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to join their dynamic technology team in Cape Town. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient AI-driven solutions that leverage cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their business challenges and translate them into effective technical strategies. This hybrid position allows for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, offering the chance to architect transformative AI initiatives that have a tangible impact on business outcomes. We are looking for a visionary technologist with a proven track record in cloud architecture and a deep understanding of AI/ML principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI/ML solutions, encompassing data pipelines, model deployment, and integration with existing enterprise systems on cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on AI strategy, best practices, and emerging technologies to clients and internal teams.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI/ML services and tools from major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and technical demonstrations to showcase the value of proposed AI solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure the successful implementation and operationalization of AI architectures.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, including technical presentations and proposal development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, with a strong focus on cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions, including ML Ops best practices.
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML algorithms and their practical applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Exposure to a wide range of innovative AI projects and industry-leading clients.