AI Solutions Architect - Natural Language Processing

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Learning opportunities

Conferences access

Challenging projects

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks an experienced AI Solutions Architect specializing in NLP to design, develop and deploy transformative NLP-driven systems from our Tembisa office. You will lead end-to-end AI projects, define architectures and guide cross-functional teams to deliver scalable language solutions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in AI/ML with NLP, strong Python skills, and hands-on cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI solutions with NLP tech.
• Develop NLP models for sentiment analysis, summarization, translation, and QA.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers on roadmaps.
• Evaluate AI/ML tools, platforms, and frameworks.
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of deployed AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Stay current with NLP advancements.
• Develop proof-of-concepts to demonstrate NLP value.
• Translate business needs into technical specs for AI systems.
• Document architectural designs and technical solutions clearly.

Skills

NLP expertise

Python

ML algorithms

Deep learning

Cloud platforms

Software architecture

Communication skills

Requirements translation

Team collaboration

Delivery of AI projects

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/CL

Tools

NLTK

SpaCy

Hugging Face

Transformers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic AI Solutions Architect specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their growing team in **Tembisa, Gauteng**. This critical role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying innovative AI-driven solutions that leverage advanced NLP techniques. You will work at the forefront of AI technology, creating intelligent systems capable of understanding and processing human language. The position is based in our **Tembisa, Gauteng** office, offering a collaborative and stimulating environment for pioneering AI development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's technological landscape and drive the adoption of cutting-edge AI applications. We are committed to building robust and scalable AI solutions that address real-world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end AI solutions incorporating NLP technologies.
• Develop and implement NLP models for tasks such as sentiment analysis, text summarization, translation, and question answering.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to define AI product roadmaps and requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI/ML tools, platforms, and frameworks.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of deployed AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Stay current with advancements in NLP and AI research.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to demonstrate the value of new AI capabilities.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications for AI systems.
• Document architectural designs and technical solutions clearly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in designing and implementing AI/ML solutions, with a specialization in NLP.
• Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries like NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers.
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures relevant to NLP.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment in **Tembisa, Gauteng**.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering AI projects from inception to deployment.

Benefits

• The company offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical aid, and a retirement fund.
• You will have opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, including access to specialized training and conferences.
• The role provides exposure to challenging projects and the chance to work with a talented team of AI professionals in **Tembisa, Gauteng**.
• We believe in fostering a supportive work culture and offering a clear career progression path for our employees.