Senior AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Leave allowance

AI projects

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Solutions Architect to join a remote-first team, designing scalable AI architectures for diverse clients and translating complex business needs into robust technical solutions.

You will guide technical direction on AI projects, ensure scalable and secure implementations, and lead architecture discussions across AWS, Azure, and GCP while staying ahead of emerging AI trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years software architecture experience, 5+ years AI/ML focus.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and lifecycle.
• Experience designing on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and data pipelines.
• Strong communication & presentation skills to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and ML solutions with scalability and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to define requirements and architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend AI platforms, tools, and technologies.
• Provide technical leadership through project lifecycles from concept to deployment.
• Develop blueprints, specifications, and best-practices for AI implementation.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends to keep solutions forward-thinking.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Data pipelines

MLOps

Cloud architectures

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leader in integrating advanced AI and Emerging Technologies into business solutions. They are seeking an experienced Senior AI Solutions Architect to join their remote-first team, focusing on designing and implementing scalable AI architectures for diverse clients. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex business needs into robust technical solutions. You will play a critical part in guiding the technical direction of AI projects, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and aligned with client goals. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a variety of challenging projects from a remote location, shaping the way businesses adopt and benefit from AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, considering scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand requirements and propose suitable AI architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend AI platforms, tools, and technologies for different project needs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and best practice guidelines for AI implementation.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends and technologies to ensure solutions are forward-thinking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML solutions.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, algorithms, and development lifecycle.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of data engineering, data pipelines, and MLOps practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous annual leave and personal development allowance.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and transformative AI projects.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture.