Senior AI and Automation Developer

Collab Sa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced full-stack developer with over 5 years of professional experience to develop scalable web applications. Key expertise required includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, and cloud platforms like AWS. The candidate should also have experience in deploying AI/ML solutions and a strong understanding of web security practices. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Skills

Full-stack web development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

React

Node.js

AI / ML integration

Database management

Docker

Kubernetes

Security best practices

Git

Job description

Requirements :

• Extensive Experience : 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development, with a significant portion focused on building and deploying scalable applications.
• Proficiency in Core Technologies : Expert-level proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).
• Strong Backend Expertise : Deep experience with backend development using Node.js, Express, Python frameworks (e.g., Flask, FastAPI, Django), or similar, including designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Cloud & DevOps : Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and strong practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization, orchestration, and deployment.
• AI / ML Application : Demonstrated experience in integrating and deploying AI / ML models into production web applications, with a solid understanding of machine learning pipelines and MLOps principles.
• Database Mastery : Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL database systems (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis), including advanced querying, optimization, and data modeling.
• System Design : Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures) and the ability to design highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable systems.
• Security Best Practices : In-depth knowledge of web security principles, common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), and best practices for secure coding and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
• Version Control : Expert proficiency with Git, including advanced branching strategies and collaborative workflows.