Cloud AI Solutions Architect: Cognitive Services

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package incl.

Medical aid and retirement fund

Learning & certifications

Diverse AI projects exposure

Supportive team in Tembisa

Career advancement opportunities

Access to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an innovative AI Solutions Architect focused on Cognitive Services to join the technology division in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will design and implement cloud-based AI solutions, bridging business needs and technical delivery.

You will lead end-to-end AI platforms, evaluate models, and define MLOps practices while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure security, scalability, and robust performance across complex datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing complex IT solutions with a focus on AI/ML.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Experience with NLP, computer vision, speech recognition, and recommendation engines.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
• Data modeling, data warehousing, and big data experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Architectural role experience with roadmaps and strategies.
• Knowledge of MLOps principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions leveraging cloud platforms and cognitive services.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and AI solution designs.
• Evaluate and select AI models, algorithms, and tools for specific business challenges.
• Develop POCs and prototypes to demonstrate feasibility of proposed AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure AI solutions align with business objectives.
• Define best practices for AI solution development, deployment, and MLOps.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Create and present architecture diagrams, design specifications, and implementation plans.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of deployed AI solutions.

Skills

AI architecture

Cloud platforms

MLOps

NLP/vision/ASR

Python/Java/C++

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Azure Cognitive Services

AWS AI Services

Google Cloud AI

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an innovative AI Solutions Architect focused on Cognitive Services to join the technology division in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will design and implement cloud-based AI solutions, bridging business needs and technical delivery.

You will lead end-to-end AI platforms, evaluate models, and define MLOps practices while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure security, scalability, and robust performance across complex datasets.