AI Solutions Architect - Natural Language Processing

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Generous annual leave

Learning opportunities

Access to cutting‑edge AI tools

Collaborative team environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an AI Solutions Architect specializing in NLP to design and implement advanced NLP-driven AI solutions in Cape Town. You will translate business needs into scalable architectures, guide development from concept to deployment, and collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deliver impactful AI applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong NLP, ML, and software architecture experience, plus hands‑on work with Python libraries and cloud platforms.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in developing and deploying NLP models and applications.
• Proficiency in Python and libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Aufgaben

• Design and architect end‑to‑end AI solutions incorporating NLP capabilities.
• Develop and implement ML models for text classification, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and QA.
• Evaluate NLP tools and frameworks (spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers for model training, validation, and deployment.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and designs.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Assess feasibility and provide realistic estimations.
• Present designs to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Stay current with NLP and ML advancements.

Kenntnisse

NLP expertise

Machine learning

Software architecture

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in CS/Computational Linguistics/AI

Tools

spaCy

NLTK

Hugging Face Transformers

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leader in AI innovation, is seeking a talented AI Solutions Architect specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their expanding team in **Cape Town**. This is a pivotal role where you will design and implement sophisticated AI-driven solutions that leverage advanced NLP techniques to solve complex business challenges. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, architect scalable and robust AI systems, and guide the development process from concept to deployment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NLP, machine learning, and software architecture, with a proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI applications in a forward-thinking company, contributing to projects that drive significant business impact and innovation. Your expertise will be key in delivering state-of-the‑art NLP capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end‑to‑end AI solutions incorporating NLP capabilities.
• Develop and implement machine learning models for tasks such as text classification, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and question answering.
• Evaluate and select appropriate NLP tools, libraries, and frameworks (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to ensure successful model training, validation, and deployment.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Assess the feasibility of AI solutions and provide realistic estimations.
• Present technical designs and solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Stay current with advancements in NLP and machine learning research and technologies.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in developing and deploying NLP models and applications.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of linguistic theories and computational linguistics principles.
• Proven experience in designing scalable and robust software architectures.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices is highly desirable.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday allowance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI tools and platforms.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.