Lead AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive health and retirement

Remote-first with occasional travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Solutions Architect in Pretoria to define and drive the company's AI strategy from concept to deployment. You will lead a team of engineers and architects, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.

The role requires 10+ years in software architecture with AI/ML, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with cloud AI services (AWS/Azure/GCP). You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into scalable solutions and governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture with a focus on AI/ML and enterprise-scale solutions.
• Proven track record designing and deploying AI solutions across complex environments.
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML paradigms including deep learning, NLP, and predictive analytics.
• Expertise with cloud AI services on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data engineering, MLOps, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design robust and scalable AI and ML architectures for enterprise applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AI engineers and data scientists.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify AI opportunities and translate requirements into designs.
• Evaluate and select AI technologies, platforms, and tools for implementation.
• Oversee the development and deployment lifecycle of AI solutions, ensuring quality and performance.
• Develop architectural standards, governance, and best practices for AI initiatives.

Skills

AI architectures

Leadership

Cloud platforms

ML & AI paradigms

Data engineering

MLOps

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead AI Solutions Architect to define and guide the implementation of our artificial intelligence strategy in Pretoria . This senior role involves designing end-to-end AI solutions, from conceptualization to deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility. You will lead a team of engineers and architects, provide technical leadership, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to drive innovation and adoption of AI technologies. This is a leadership opportunity to significantly impact the company's technological direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design robust and scalable AI and machine learning architectures for various business applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of AI engineers and data scientists.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities for AI-driven solutions and translate requirements into technical designs.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, platforms, and tools for implementation.
• Oversee the development and deployment lifecycle of AI solutions, ensuring quality and performance.
• Develop architectural standards, best practices, and governance for AI initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Proven experience designing and deploying complex, enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML paradigms, including deep learning, NLP, and predictive analytics.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data engineering, MLOps, and system integration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Significant autonomy and influence over the company's AI roadmap.
• Remote-first work environment with opportunities for occasional travel.
• Access to leading-edge AI research and development resources.