Lead AI Solutions Architect - Remote

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Private healthcare

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development budget

Conference budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of scalable AI strategies from a fully remote setup within South Africa. You will translate business needs into robust AI-driven solutions and guide cross-functional teams toward a long-term technological vision.

The role requires deep expertise in AI/ML, experience deploying large-scale AI systems, and strong leadership to drive innovation across business units.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software architecture and development experience, with at least 5 years in AI/ML.
• Proven track record deploying large-scale AI/ML systems in production.
• Experience with NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and generative AI.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI/ML solutions with focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define AI roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams through development and deployment.
• Evaluate and select AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Develop best practices and documentation for AI development and deployment.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead AI Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of sophisticated AI strategies. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for translating business needs into robust, scalable AI-driven solutions, guiding technical teams, and ensuring alignment with the company's long-term technological vision. Your expertise will be critical in defining our AI roadmap and driving innovation across all business units, making this a highly impactful role for a strategic thinker in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technical teams to gather requirements and define AI project roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout the development and deployment phases.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms for diverse project needs.
• Develop best practices, standards, and documentation for AI solution development and deployment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and development, with at least 5 years focused on AI and machine learning.
• Proven experience designing and deploying large-scale AI/ML systems in production environments.
• Deep understanding of various AI domains, including NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and generative AI.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for significant bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the AI strategy of a forward-thinking organization from a remote setting in Rustenburg.