Remote Lead Cloud AI/ML Solutions Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work benefits package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Travel for client meetings

Flexible hours

Access to cutting-edge cloud/AI tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI/ML Solutions Architect to design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML systems on AWS, Azure, and GCP. This remote-first role focuses on translating client challenges into robust technical solutions and guiding cross-functional teams.

You will define technical strategy, oversee solution design and delivery, and mentor engineers while staying ahead of AI/ML and cloud innovations across industries.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and engineering, with at least 5 years focused on designing and implementing AI/ML solutions.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native AI/ML services.
• Deep understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle including data engineering, model development, deployment (MLOps), and monitoring.
• Experience with big data technologies and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of ML algorithms and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence decisions.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable.
• Cloud certifications are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end AI/ML solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Collaborate with clients to translate business challenges into technical requirements and AI/ML solutions.
• Provide guidance on cloud-native AI/ML services, data pipelines, MLOps, and security considerations.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical documentation, and implementation strategies for AI/ML projects.
• Oversee development and deployment to ensure scalable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend AI/ML technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers on best practices in cloud AI/ML.
• Stay current with advancements in cloud computing and AI/ML.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Cloud computing

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

ML lifecycle

ML frameworks

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI/ML Solutions Architect to design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML systems on AWS, Azure, and GCP. This remote-first role focuses on translating client challenges into robust technical solutions and guiding cross-functional teams.

You will define technical strategy, oversee solution design and delivery, and mentor engineers while staying ahead of AI/ML and cloud innovations across industries.