Remote AI Solutions Architect | Cloud & Big Data

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Home office setup allowance

Global project exposure

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable AI solutions in the cloud for a globally distributed organization. This fully remote role offers the freedom to work from anywhere while shaping the future of AI across business units.

You will translate complex requirements into robust architectures, lead cross‑functional teams, select AI/ML tools, and ensure secure, cost‑efficient deployment and seamless integration with enterprise data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in architecting and implementing AI/ML solutions, preferably in a cloud environment.
• Deep knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Proficiency with Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and data warehousing technologies.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and model deployment strategies.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant cloud and AI certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms.
• Develop technical roadmaps for AI initiatives, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and specs.
• Lead the selection and implementation of AI/ML tools, frameworks, and platforms.
• Ensure integration of AI solutions with existing enterprise systems and data infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Optimize AI workloads for performance and cost efficiency on cloud environments.
• Stay updated on trends in AI, cloud computing, and big data; develop architectural standards.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AI/ML deployment

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spark

Hadoop

Kafka

Data warehousing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced AI Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable AI solutions in the cloud for a globally distributed organization. This fully remote role offers the freedom to work from anywhere while shaping the future of AI across business units.

You will translate complex requirements into robust architectures, lead cross‑functional teams, select AI/ML tools, and ensure secure, cost‑efficient deployment and seamless integration with enterprise data platforms.