Hybrid AI/ML Solutions Architect — Lead Cloud Projects

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior AI/ML Solutions Architect to translate complex business needs into scalable AI/ML architectures. You will work with clients to define requirements and design end-to-end solutions leveraging cloud services, ML frameworks, and MLOps.

You will lead technical teams, create POCs, ensure secure, cost-efficient, and scalable deployments, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hybrid work arrangement with client-facing engagements in Richards Bay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with a significant focus (5+ years) on designing and implementing AI/ML solutions.
• Extensive experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI/ML (e.g., Python, Java, Scala).
• Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and MLOps principles.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Previous experience as a Solutions Architect or Technical Lead in a client-facing role is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions for diverse client needs, encompassing data ingestion, processing, model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business objectives and translate them into technical requirements and architectural blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI/ML technologies, platforms, and tools (e.g., cloud services, open-source frameworks).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate architectural approaches and demonstrate value.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective.
• Create comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and best-practice guidelines.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best-practice in AI/ML and cloud computing.

Skills

AI/ML Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Client-facing

Python/Java/Scala

MLOps

Big Data

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior AI/ML Solutions Architect to translate complex business needs into scalable AI/ML architectures. You will work with clients to define requirements and design end-to-end solutions leveraging cloud services, ML frameworks, and MLOps.

You will lead technical teams, create POCs, ensure secure, cost-efficient, and scalable deployments, and stay ahead of industry trends. Hybrid work arrangement with client-facing engagements in Richards Bay.