AI Solutions Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Unlimited PTO

Global AI projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary AI Solutions Architect to join its remote-first team, shaping pioneering AI initiatives across the business. You will translate needs into scalable architectures and guide development and data science teams while collaborating with stakeholders worldwide to deliver impactful AI solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in software architecture with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML, plus deep cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) and strong Python skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software architecture experience with at least 3 years in AI/ML.
• Strong cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML services.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and ML solutions with focus on scalability, security, and cost.
• Collaborate with leaders to gather requirements and define technical roadmaps for AI initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend AI technologies, platforms, and tools.
• Provide technical leadership to development and data science teams.
• Develop proof-of-concepts to demonstrate feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Ensure data governance, ethics, and privacy are upheld.

Skills

Python

Architecture patterns

Cloud platforms

AI/ML concepts

NLP

Computer vision

Reinforcement learning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary AI Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team, contributing to pioneering projects within the AI & Emerging Technologies sector. This role is critical in designing and overseeing the implementation of sophisticated AI solutions that align with business objectives. You will work with stakeholders across the organization to understand needs, translate them into technical architectures, and guide development teams in bringing these solutions to life. This is a remote-first position, ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a flexible work environment and is passionate about architecting the future of artificial intelligence, regardless of geographical location within Free State and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, considering scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with business leaders to gather requirements and define technical roadmaps for AI initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI technologies, platforms, and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and data science teams.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Ensure solutions adhere to best practices in data governance, ethics, and privacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Expertise in various AI/ML concepts, including deep learning, NLP, computer vision, and reinforcement learning.
• Strong experience with programming languages like Python and architectural patterns.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary for a remote role.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous home office stipend and technology budget.
• Flexible working hours and unlimited PTO.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI projects with global impact.