Senior AI Solutions Architect - Hybrid

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior AI Solutions Architect to design and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions, leading model development and collaborating across data science, engineering, and product teams. You will translate business needs into scalable AI systems while guiding stakeholders and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s/PhD with 8+ years in AI/ML, strong Python/R/Java skills, and hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch and cloud ML services.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 8+ years in AI/ML development and solution architecture.
• Production-level AI systems design and deployment experience.
• Proficiency with TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Programming skills in Python, R, or Java, plus cloud AI services.
• Strong MLOps and data engineering knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership.
• Willingness for hybrid work in Pietermaritzburg.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI and ML solutions from concept to deployment.
• Lead AI model development, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to define AI roadmaps.
• Evaluate and select AI technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Develop proofs-of-concept to demonstrate feasibility.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure ethical and compliant AI implementations.
• Communicate complex findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of AI advancements and contribute to strategy.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Python

R

Java

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior AI Solutions Architect to design and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions, leading model development and collaborating across data science, engineering, and product teams. You will translate business needs into scalable AI systems while guiding stakeholders and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s/PhD with 8+ years in AI/ML, strong Python/R/Java skills, and hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch and cloud ML services.