AI Solutions Developer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + annual bonus

Medical + retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

AI technologies projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a proactive AI Solutions Developer to design, build, and implement AI-powered applications and features. This hybrid role allows remote work alongside time in our Upington office, translating AI models into practical, user-facing solutions.

You will collaborate with data scientists and developers, ensuring scalable, robust software, while leveraging Python/Java/C++ and ML libraries to deliver intelligent capabilities that meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of software development experience, with exposure to AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with AI/ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and proactive development approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate AI/ML models into software applications using various programming languages and frameworks.
• Build APIs and microservices to expose AI functionalities to other systems.
• Optimize the performance and scalability of AI solutions in production environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand model requirements and deployment needs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues related to AI application performance and integration.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

AI/ML experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive AI Solutions Developer to design, build, and implement AI-powered applications and features. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work both remotely and from our Upington office. You will be instrumental in translating conceptual AI models into practical, user-facing solutions. This position requires a strong software development background combined with a solid understanding of AI and machine learning principles. You will collaborate with data scientists and other developers to bring intelligent solutions to life, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate AI/ML models into software applications using various programming languages and frameworks.
• Build APIs and microservices to expose AI functionalities to other systems.
• Optimize the performance and scalability of AI solutions in production environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand model requirements and deployment needs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues related to AI application performance and integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development, with some exposure to AI/ML projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with AI/ML libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to development challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model providing work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Engage with innovative AI technologies and challenging projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.