Remote AI Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Full remote work flexibility

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished AI Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable AI/ML solutions for a diverse client base. This fully remote role translates business needs into robust technical architectures and guides cloud deployments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

You will lead end-to-end architecture, select AI models, develop PoCs, ensure security and cost efficiency, and mentor cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of software architecture experience with emphasis on AI/ML.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML services.
• Deep knowledge of TensorFlow/PyTorch and data science principles.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI/ML solutions and architectures on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Translate business challenges into technical requirements and architectures.
• Develop PoCs and prototypes to demonstrate AI solution viability.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout projects.
• Stay current with AI, ML, DL, and cloud technology advancements.
• Document designs, specs, and best practices; present to diverse audiences.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Cloud computing

Software architecture

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Spark

Hadoop

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AI Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This critical role involves designing, developing, and implementing scalable and robust AI and machine learning solutions for a diverse range of client needs. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into comprehensive technical architectures, ensuring the optimal use of AI technologies and cloud platforms. As a remote-first architect, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams globally, providing expert guidance on AI strategy and implementation. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in AI/ML, cloud computing, and software architecture, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects and shape the future of AI solutions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI/ML solutions and architectures on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify opportunities for AI integration.
• Define technical requirements, select appropriate AI/ML models and algorithms, and guide their development and implementation.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and prototypes to demonstrate the viability of proposed AI solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, deep learning, and cloud technologies.
• Document architectural designs, technical specifications, and best practices.
• Present technical solutions and strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to AI solution deployment and performance.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in software architecture, with a significant focus on designing and implementing AI/ML solutions.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML algorithms, deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and data science principles.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and microservices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging AI projects with industry-leading clients.
• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive remote work culture.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.