Senior AI Platform Engineer — Mossel Bay, Flexible Hours

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Performance-based incentives

Learning opportunities

Flexible work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its AI Platform team. You will design, build, and scale backend systems and data pipelines for training and deploying ML models, while embracing cloud-native practices and IaC.

The role requires 5+ years of backend experience with Python/Go/Java, hands-on Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP). You will collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to deliver robust AI solutions in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with MLOps principles and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow).
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and model deployment workflows.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems for the AI platform.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for training and deploying machine learning models.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to understand their needs and provide robust solutions.
• Develop APIs and microservices to support various AI functionalities.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and efficiency of the platform.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a production environment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in software engineering, cloud computing, and MLOps.

Skills

5+ years backend experience

Python

Go

Java

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

MLflow

Kubeflow

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its AI Platform team. You will design, build, and scale backend systems and data pipelines for training and deploying ML models, while embracing cloud-native practices and IaC.

The role requires 5+ years of backend experience with Python/Go/Java, hands-on Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP). You will collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to deliver robust AI solutions in a