Cloud AI Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development & cloud certs

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Cloud AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI solutions on leading cloud platforms. You will work with data scientists and software engineers to productionize models and manage AI services. The role requires strong cloud infra knowledge, AI/ML services, Python, IaC, containers, and CI/CD.

Hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and health benefits are offered. Join a dynamic team focused on cloud AI innovation in Benoni.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role with AI/ML services.
• Experience with one major cloud platform and its AI/ML offerings.
• Proficiency in Python and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of ML concepts and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms.
• Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines for training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Integrate AI models into applications and workflows.
• Optimize cloud resource usage for AI workloads.
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand model requirements.
• Ensure security, reliability, and scalability of cloud AI infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

SageMaker

Azure ML

Vertex AI

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy artificial intelligence solutions on leading cloud platforms in Benoni . This role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, AI/ML services, and the ability to translate complex requirements into scalable, production-ready AI applications. You will work closely with data scientists and software engineers to operationalize machine learning models and ensure efficient deployment and management of AI services. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about cloud technologies and their application in the AI domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines for automated model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Integrate AI models into existing applications and workflows, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for AI workloads to ensure cost-effectiveness and performance.
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand model requirements and assist in their deployment.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of cloud-based AI infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a focus on AI/ML services.
• Strong expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML offerings (e.g., SageMaker, Azure ML, Vertex AI).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and workflows is highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and cloud certifications.

Join a dynamic team working on the forefront of cloud AI innovation in Benoni .