Remote AI Solutions Architect - Cloud & ML Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote work

Health benefits

Learning & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled AI Solutions Architect to join a globally distributed team. Work remotely from Durban or anywhere in South Africa, designing and overseeing the implementation of advanced AI solutions that address complex business challenges.

You will collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to translate needs into scalable, secure AI architectures, with an emphasis on enterprise‑level solutions that drive innovation and tangible outcomes in a fully remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience architecting and implementing AI/ML solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of ML concepts, algorithms, and frameworks.
• Proven experience with data engineering, MLOps, and cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions, including data pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define AI requirements and translate into designs.
• Evaluate and recommend AI technologies, platforms, and tools for business needs.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle from conception to deployment.
• Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and regulatory compliant.

Skills

Cloud architectures

ML concepts

Data engineering

MLOps

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled AI Solutions Architect to join a globally distributed team. Work remotely from Durban or anywhere in South Africa, designing and overseeing the implementation of advanced AI solutions that address complex business challenges.

You will collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to translate needs into scalable, secure AI architectures, with an emphasis on enterprise‑level solutions that drive innovation and tangible outcomes in a fully remote