Remote AI Integration Architect (Contract)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled AI Integration Specialist for a fully remote contract role. You will bridge AI models with client workflows, building data pipelines and integrating solutions via APIs.

You will collaborate with client IT teams to tailor architectures and ensure secure, scalable deployments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AI/ML engineering or systems integration, with strong Python/Java/C++ and cloud experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AI/ML engineering or systems integration.
• Proven experience integrating AI/ML models into production environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI/ML models into client systems via APIs and integration methods.
• Develop data pipelines to support AI model operation.
• Collaborate with client IT and development teams on infrastructure needs.
• Configure and customize AI solutions for client requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues related to AI integration and performance.
• Create technical docs and architecture diagrams for deployments.
• Provide training and technical support to client teams.
• Evaluate AI technologies and tools for projects.
• Ensure security, scalability, and reliability of AI systems.
• Stay updated on AI integration and MLOps best practices.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for integration tasks.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

REST APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

ETL

Data processing

Problem solving

Communication

5+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled AI Integration Specialist for a fully remote contract role. You will bridge AI models with client workflows, building data pipelines and integrating solutions via APIs.

You will collaborate with client IT teams to tailor architectures and ensure secure, scalable deployments. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AI/ML engineering or systems integration, with strong Python/Java/C++ and cloud experience.