Senior AI Cloud Architect

Placements24

Mossel Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Remote work flexibility
Home office stipend
Professional development
Challenging AI projects
Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Cloud Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure AI solutions on cloud platforms, with remote work options. You will drive architecture decisions that optimize ML workloads, data processing, and model deployment.

You will collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers to deliver robust cloud architectures, establish best practices, and mentor teams. The role requires 5+ years of cloud, AI/ML experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of cloud architecture experience focusing on AI/ML workloads.
  • Proficient with at least one major cloud provider and ML services.
  • Experience with containerization and IaC tooling.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design cloud-based AI/ML architectures and data pipelines.
  • Select cloud services for model training, inference, and deployment.
  • Ensure security, scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers to guide implementation.
  • Develop and maintain architectural guidelines and documentation.

Skills

Cloud architecture
AI/ML pipelines
Docker & Kubernetes
Terraform
Leadership & communication

Education

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

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Cloud ML services

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior AI Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient AI solutions on cloud platforms, working remotely. This role is central to enabling the company's AI strategy, ensuring that our cloud infrastructure is optimized for machine learning workloads, data processing, and model deployment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect robust solutions that leverage the power of cloud services for AI innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced architect to shape the future of AI infrastructure and drive technological excellence from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and architect cloud-based solutions for AI/ML workloads, including data pipelines, model training, and deployment environments.
  • Select and implement appropriate cloud services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google AI Platform) for various AI use cases.
  • Ensure the security, scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of AI cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers to understand their requirements and provide technical guidance.
  • Develop and maintain architectural best practices, standards, and documentation for AI cloud solutions.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and AI trends, and evaluate their potential application.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AI/ML solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing scalable machine learning pipelines and MLOps practices.
  • Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving 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 challenging and impactful AI projects.
  • A supportive and collaborative remote work culture.
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