Remote Lead AI Solutions Architect — Shape Enterprise AI

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Solutions Architect to guide the design and delivery of cutting-edge AI architectures for diverse clients. The role is remote with occasional travel to Rustenburg, North West, and you will translate complex business needs into robust, scalable AI systems.

You will lead technical strategy, mentor architects and engineers, and collaborate with sales, engineering and client teams to define blueprints, ensure feasibility, and drive successful AI projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• 10+ years of software architecture experience, with 5+ years in AI/ML solution design.
• Experience with NLP, CV, predictive analytics, and recommender systems.
• Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP and their AI/ML services.
• Strong data engineering, big data, and database proficiency.
• Experience with MLOps and automating ML lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions including data pipelines, ML models, and deployment strategies.
• Translate client requirements into technical specifications and architecture designs.
• Evaluate and select AI/ML technologies and platforms for client needs.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams through project lifecycles.
• Develop architectural documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers; stay ahead of AI trends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

MLOps tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead AI Solutions Architect to guide the design and delivery of cutting-edge AI architectures for diverse clients. The role is remote with occasional travel to Rustenburg, North West, and you will translate complex business needs into robust, scalable AI systems.

You will lead technical strategy, mentor architects and engineers, and collaborate with sales, engineering and client teams to define blueprints, ensure feasibility, and drive successful AI projects