Senior AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,401,000 - 3,361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior AI Solutions Architect to join our distributed team in a fully remote role. You will design and architect scalable AI solutions addressing complex client challenges, translate requirements into blueprints, and guide implementation teams to deliver AI-powered products and services.

You will lead end-to-end AI/ML designs, select technology stacks, ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions, and stay ahead with emerging AI platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software architecture with a focus on AI/ML.
• Experience designing AI systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep knowledge of NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and generative AI.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and ML solutions from data ingestion to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and define requirements.
• Develop architectural designs including technology stack, infrastructure, and integration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging AI technologies and platforms.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

Skills

Python programming

Client-facing communication

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

ML frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading innovator in AI & Emerging Technologies, and we are seeking a visionary Senior AI Solutions Architect to join our distributed team. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for designing and architecting scalable, robust, and secure AI solutions that address complex business challenges for our clients. You will translate client requirements into technical blueprints, guide implementation teams, and ensure the successful delivery of AI-powered products and services. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to drive AI adoption and impact across various industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, from data ingestion and model development to deployment and monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and define technical requirements.
• Develop detailed architectural designs, including technology stack selection, infrastructure considerations, and integration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging AI technologies and platforms to enhance solution offerings.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software architecture, with a significant focus on AI/ML solutions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex AI systems using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of various ML domains, including NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and generative AI.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, and familiarity with ML frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful AI projects with global clients.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Continuous learning opportunities and support for professional certifications.