Product Manager, Big Data & AI Engineer (Cisco & Mobile Technologies)

Jelocorp; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Johannesburg seeks a Big Data & AI Specialist to design and implement advanced data solutions. You'll manage large datasets, develop machine learning models, and collaborate with network teams to integrate these solutions into Cisco environments. A Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in AI and Big Data are required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Big Data and AI/ML solutions.
• 3+ years with Cisco network infrastructure.
• Experience in mobile technology environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Big Data architectures and AI solutions.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models and analytics.
• Collaborate with network engineering teams for AI integration.

Skills

Big Data platforms

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Cisco networking technologies

Mobile communication systems

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Telecommunications

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SQL

Job description

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Big Data & AI Specialist who will drive the design development and deployment of intelligent data solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Big Data platforms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with practical knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and Mobile communication systems. You will work across teams to build data-driven architectures, ensure secure and scalable infrastructure and enable actionable insights through advanced analytics.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust Big Data architectures and AI-driven solutions for advanced data processing, analytics, and automation.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models, predictive analytics, and scalable data pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with network engineering teams to seamlessly integrate AI solutions within Cisco networking environments.
• Optimize mobile technology platforms for real-time data collection and transmission, enabling responsive AI-driven applications.
• Manage and process large-scale datasets from diverse sources (structured, semi-structured and unstructured) ensuring the highest standards of data quality, security and governance.
• Deploy and maintain scalable big data platforms on cloud or on-premises infrastructure leveraging technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka and others.
• Build and deploy APIs and microservices to enable seamless delivery of AI models across mobile and network environments.
• Perform system performance tuning, troubleshooting and proactive monitoring of big data and AI platforms.
• Continuously research and adopt emerging technologies and best practices in AI, Big Data, Cisco networking solutions and mobile networks.

Key Skills & Competencies

Big Data & AI Technologies

• Proficiency in big data ecosystems: Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka, Flink or equivalent technologies.
• Expertise in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch and Scikit-learn.
• Strong experience with data science tools: Python, R, SQL, Scala.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and workflow orchestration tools: Airflow, NiFi.

Cisco Networking

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN, ACI, ISE and advanced security solutions.
• Experience with network automation and monitoring using Cisco DNA Center, NetFlow and SNMP protocols.

Mobile Technologies

• Solid understanding of 3G, 4G LTE and 5G mobile network technologies.
• Experience with mobile device management (MDM), edge computing and IoT platforms.
• Familiarity with mobile application ecosystems and their integration with AI platforms.

Cloud Platforms (Advantageous)

• Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform, specifically in Big Data and AI services.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker and container orchestration for scalable deployments.

Other Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to thrive in cross-functional agile teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Telecommunications or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in the development and deployment of Big Data and AI / ML solutions.
• At least 3 years of proven experience working with Cisco network infrastructure.
• Prior experience in mobile technology environments or the telecommunications industry is highly advantageous.
• Relevant professional certifications are preferred including: AI / Big Data certifications (e.g. TensorFlow, Azure AI Engineer, Google Professional Data Engineer).
• Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP or higher).
• Mobile technology certifications (MDM, 5G, IoT platforms).
• Experience with Huawei Mobile Cloud is a distinct advantage.

Package & Remuneration

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Required Experience

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1