Senior AI Solutions Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly attractive salary and incentive

Comprehensive health coverage

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge AI projects

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of AI-driven solutions in Pretoria. Translate business requirements into robust architectures and guide teams from concept to deployment.

The ideal candidate brings deep AI/ML expertise, cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and strong communication skills to deliver transformative AI strategies across client projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 3 years focused on AI and machine learning solutions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML services, including machine learning models, data analytics, and automation.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions, leveraging cloud platforms and advanced architectural patterns.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into technical specifications and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI technologies, tools, and platforms for specific use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Ensure that AI solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and performant, meeting stringent enterprise standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

Skills

AI architecture

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Communication skills

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior AI Solutions Architect to join their dynamic technology team in Pretoria . This role is critical in designing and implementing innovative AI-driven solutions that address complex business challenges for our clients. You will translate business requirements into robust technical architectures, guiding development teams from concept to deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AI technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture, coupled with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to deliver transformative AI strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI and machine learning solutions , leveraging cloud platforms and advanced architectural patterns.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their business needs and translate them into technical specifications and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI technologies, tools, and platforms for specific use cases.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Ensure that AI solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and performant, meeting stringent enterprise standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with at least 3 years focused on AI and machine learning solutions .
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of various AI/ML services, including machine learning models, data analytics, and automation.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge AI projects and technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture in Pretoria .