Lead AI Software Engineer - Cloud Integration

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Sandton, Gauteng-based role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead AI Software Engineer to drive AI software development and cloud integration in Sandton. You will lead a team of engineers, architect scalable AI services, and collaborate with data scientists to deploy models into production.

The role requires a strong software engineering background, deep cloud expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), and hands-on AI/ML framework experience. Excellent leadership and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• - 7+ years in software engineering with at least 3 years in AI/ML.
• - Extensive experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and their AI services.
• - Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
• - Strong knowledge of TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• - Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• - Designing and building scalable distributed systems.
• - Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of AI software with cloud integration.
• Architect scalable AI services on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Mentor and guide AI software engineers; perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with data scientists to deploy models to production.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code for AI/ML workloads in the cloud.
• Implement MLOps best practices for CI/CD and monitoring.
• Optimize AI software performance and cloud cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex AI and cloud infra issues.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Python

Java

C++

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent leader in cloud-based AI solutions, is seeking an experienced Lead AI Software Engineer to drive the development and integration of our AI services with major cloud platforms. This critical role, based in the bustling commercial district of Sandton, Gauteng , involves leading a team of talented engineers in building robust, scalable, and high-performance AI software. You will be instrumental in architecting solutions that leverage cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployment and operation of AI models. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in software engineering, a deep understanding of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), and hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of AI software solutions with a focus on cloud integration.
• Architect and build scalable, reliable, and efficient AI services deployed on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Mentor and guide a team of AI software engineers, providing technical direction and code reviews.
• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to deploy models into production environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code for AI/ML workloads in the cloud.
• Implement MLOps best practices for continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and monitoring of AI models.
• Optimize AI software performance and cost-effectiveness in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to AI software and cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and strategic decisions for AI software development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML software development.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and their respective AI/ML services.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI development (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience in designing and building scalable distributed systems.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a generous retirement savings plan.
• This role provides significant opportunities for professional growth, including access to advanced training, certifications, and cutting-edge technologies.
• The position is based in Sandton, Gauteng , within a dynamic and innovative work environment.
• We offer ample paid time off and foster a culture that values technical expertise, collaboration, and career development.