Senior AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and certs

Exposure to cutting-edge AI tech

Collaborative and innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior AI Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise AI solutions in a fully remote team.

You will translate complex business challenges into scalable architectures, guide client engagements, and set best-practice AI patterns across industries. Strong leadership and cloud expertise are essential to drive adoption and value.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS, engineering or related quantitative field.
• 8+ years in software architecture with at least 4 years in AI/ML.
• Proficient with AWS/Azure/GCP and Spark/Hadoop; Python/Java/Scala.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions, data pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand needs.
• Provide technical leadership on AI/ML best practices.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and prototypes.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant.
• Develop reusable architectural patterns and frameworks.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Client-facing communication

Project management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spark

Hadoop

Python

Java

Scala

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior AI Solutions Architect to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is pivotal in designing and overseeing the implementation of complex artificial intelligence solutions for enterprise clients. You will leverage your deep technical expertise to translate business challenges into scalable, robust AI architectures. Working from anywhere, you will collaborate with sales, engineering, and client teams to define solution strategies, ensuring successful adoption and integration of AI technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader in AI architecture to drive significant business value and innovation across a diverse range of industries, contributing to the definition and delivery of best-in-class AI platforms and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solutions, including data pipelines, model deployment strategies, and infrastructure requirements.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and propose optimal AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on AI/ML best practices, tools, and technologies.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and prototypes to demonstrate the viability of proposed solutions.
• Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations and policies.
• Contribute to the development of reusable architectural patterns and frameworks for AI deployments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 8+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 4 years focused on AI/ML solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and database systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Exposure to a wide array of cutting-edge AI technologies and client challenges.
• A collaborative and innovative culture that values expertise and impact.