Senior AI Solutions Architect - Lead AI Transformation in KZN

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge AI projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Solutions Architect in Richards Bay to design and implement AI-driven solutions for diverse clients. You will translate complex business needs into scalable AI architectures, lead ML deployment and MLOps, and guide data governance and ethical AI considerations.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients, and set technical roadmaps that align with strategic aims, while staying ahead of industry trends in AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of software architecture experience with a focus on AI/ML.
• Experience designing and implementing complex AI systems including cloud-based solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Strong knowledge of ML algorithms, data science, and MLOps principles.
• Data architecture, data warehousing, and big data technologies.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions, including data strategy and deployment.
• Collaborate with clients to understand challenges and identify AI opportunities.
• Lead evaluation of AI/ML platforms, tools, and services.
• Develop technical roadmaps for AI initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Provide guidance on MLOps, data governance, and ethical AI practices.
• Create architecture diagrams, design specs, and implementation plans.
• Oversee implementation ensuring quality, performance, and scalability.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers; stay updated with AI trends.

Skills

Software architecture

AI/ML solutions

MLOps

Data governance

Education

BSc/ MSc in CS/ Engineering/ Data Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Solutions Architect in Richards Bay to design and implement AI-driven solutions for diverse clients. You will translate complex business needs into scalable AI architectures, lead ML deployment and MLOps, and guide data governance and ethical AI considerations.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients, and set technical roadmaps that align with strategic aims, while staying ahead of industry trends in AI technologies.