Senior AI/ML Platform Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Presencial; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Career development

Cutting-edge AI

Collaborative environment

Annual bonuses

Relocation assistance

AI initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI/ML Platform Engineer to join our client’s team in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, build, and scale AI/ML infrastructure powering data scientists for model development, training, and deployment.

The role involves cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), ML CI/CD, and production ML deployment within a collaborative environment in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience building scalable systems.
• 2+ years in MLOps or AI/ML platform engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AI/ML infrastructure and platforms.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for ML models.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines for ingestion and processing.
• Deploy and manage ML models in production with high availability.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to provision AI/ML resources.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for AI/ML systems.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform or Ansible.

Conocimientos

Python

Go

Java

CI/CD

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Spark

Kafka

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the development of intelligent automation solutions, is looking for a Senior AI/ML Platform Engineer to join their expanding team in Polokwane, Limpopo . This role is instrumental in building and maintaining the robust infrastructure that powers our client's advanced AI and machine learning initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling the platforms used by data scientists and engineers for model development, training, and deployment. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in software engineering, cloud technologies, and a deep understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects within a collaborative and innovative environment in Polokwane, Limpopo .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable AI/ML infrastructure and platforms.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for machine learning models.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines for efficient data ingestion and processing.
• Deploy and manage ML models in production environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to provision and manage AI/ML resources.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for AI/ML systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to understand their infrastructure needs.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management tasks using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in MLOps and AI infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the AI/ML platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on building scalable systems.
• 2+ years of experience specifically in MLOps or AI/ML platform engineering.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their relevant services.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and workflows.
• Experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Kafka) is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, crucial for an on-site role in Polokwane, Limpopo .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge AI technologies and projects.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.
• Contribution to significant AI initiatives within Polokwane, Limpopo .