Lead AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a visionary Lead AI Solutions Architect to drive the design and implementation of AI strategies across the business. You will translate objectives into scalable AI systems, architect robust data pipelines, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI-powered products.

This senior role requires exceptional communication, deep AI/ML expertise, and a proven track record in deploying large-scale AI solutions in commercial environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software architecture with AI/ML specialization.
• Experience designing large-scale AI systems in production.
• Strong data engineering, MLOps, and cloud infra knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI solutions across data pipelines, models, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify AI/ML opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership to AI/ML engineers and data scientists.
• Set standards, governance, and evaluate AI technologies.
• Ensure security, scalability, and reliability of AI systems.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS SageMaker

Azure ML

GCP AI Platform

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead AI Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of artificial intelligence strategies within their Cape Town operations. This senior role involves translating business objectives into scalable AI solutions, architecting robust systems, and guiding development teams to deliver impactful AI-driven products. You will be instrumental in defining the technical roadmap for AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices. This is a critical leadership position within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to leveraging AI for transformative growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI solutions, encompassing data pipelines, model development, deployment, and monitoring frameworks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and identify opportunities for AI and machine learning integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AI/ML engineers and data scientists throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and governance for AI development and deployment.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, tools, and platforms to meet project needs.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of all AI solutions designed and implemented.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a specialization in AI/ML solutions.
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML algorithms, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and cloud AI services (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP AI Platform).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale AI systems in a commercial setting.
• Strong knowledge of data engineering, MLOps, and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• An attractive executive-level salary package and potential for significant bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance.
• Generous relocation assistance if required for the Cape Town move.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for attending industry conferences.
• Be at the forefront of AI innovation in a leading South African company.