Remote Senior AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 2,499,000 - 3,332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable AI solutions for clients across industries in a fully remote role. You will translate complex business needs into robust AI-driven architectures and lead end-to-end design efforts.

You will work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), guide data strategies, and mentor engineering and data science teams while ensuring security, performance, and scalability of deployments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software architecture experience with a focus on AI and ML.
• Experience with major cloud providers and their AI/ML services.
• Proven track record delivering complex AI-driven systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions on cloud platforms.
• Translate client requirements into technical specifications.
• Lead the design and development of AI/ML pipelines and data strategies.
• Guide technology choices and mentor engineering and data science teams.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance of deployments.

Skills

AI architecture

Cloud computing

Leadership

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

AI/ML services

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior AI Solutions Architect for a fully remote position, dedicated to designing and implementing scalable AI solutions for clients across various industries. You will leverage your deep technical expertise in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and system design to create comprehensive architectural blueprints that meet complex business objectives. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who excels at translating client needs into robust, innovative AI-driven solutions, and who thrives in a dynamic, remote-first environment where collaboration and technical leadership are paramount, driving impactful digital transformation through advanced AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions leveraging cloud platforms and best practices.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Lead the technical design and development of AI/ML pipelines, data strategies, and integration plans.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI technologies, frameworks, and services for client projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and data science teams.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of deployed AI solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a significant focus on AI and machine learning solutions.
• Extensive experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering complex AI-driven systems.
• Strong understanding of various AI techniques including deep learning, NLP, and predictive analytics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging projects with global clients.
• A culture that promotes autonomy, innovation, and continuous learning in a remote setting.