AI Solutions Architect - Natural Language Processing

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Solutions Architect specializing in NLP for an on-site role in George, Western Cape. You will design, develop, and implement sophisticated AI architectures that translate business requirements into scalable NLP-based solutions, guiding stakeholders and leading technical teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a related field and has 5+ years of hands-on experience with ML/DL, NLP, and MLOps, and can architect cloud-enabled AI solutions across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions with a strong NLP focus.
• Proficient in Python and NLP libraries (NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Solid understanding of ML/DL architectures (RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers) and text data applications.
• Experience with MLOps and model deployment/monitoring.
• Ability to architect solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions incorporating NLP, ML, and DL models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define AI project scopes and requirements.
• Develop technical specs and proofs-of-concept for NLP-based applications (chatbots, sentiment analysis, text summarization).
• Evaluate and select AI technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Oversee model development and deployment lifecycle for scalability and performance.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Stay current with AI/NLP trends and advise on George, Western Cape projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations for AI initiatives in George.

Skills

Python programming

NLP libraries

Transformers

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role Our client, a leading innovator in AI-driven enterprise solutions, is looking for an experienced AI Solutions Architect with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP). This critical role involves designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated AI architectures that leverage NLP technologies to solve complex business problems. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and NLP techniques, coupled with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable and robust AI solutions. You will be instrumental in shaping the AI strategy and roadmap for our enterprise clients. This is an on-site position located in George, Western Cape, offering a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects within a collaborative and technologically advanced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions incorporating NLP, machine learning, and deep learning models.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and define AI project scopes.
• Develop technical specifications and proof-of-concepts for NLP-based applications, such as chatbots, sentiment analysis tools, and text summarization systems.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, tools, and frameworks for implementation.
• Oversee the development and deployment lifecycle of AI models, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Stay current with emerging trends and advancements in AI, NLP, and related fields.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical recommendations for AI initiatives in George, Western Cape.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing AI/ML solutions, with a strong focus on NLP.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures (e.g., RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers), and their application to text data.
• Experience with MLOps practices and tools for model deployment and monitoring.
• Ability to architect solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with technical and business audiences in George, Western Cape.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including an attractive annual salary and performance-based bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, a generous retirement plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Employees will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to transformative AI projects. The on-site nature of this role in George, Western Cape, fosters strong team cohesion and direct collaboration, ensuring impactful project delivery. This role presents a significant career advancement opportunity within a rapidly growing field.