Senior Software Engineer - AI Platform

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of a cutting-edge AI Platform. The role blends remote work flexibility with in-office collaboration at Randburg, Gauteng.

You will design scalable software, build infrastructure for ML model training and deployment, and collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to optimize workflows. The ideal candidate has strong experience with distributed systems and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in software development, with a focus on building large-scale systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and data structures.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and workflows is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable software solutions for the AI platform.
• Build and maintain infrastructure for machine learning model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to optimize workflows and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to the architecture and design decisions for new platform features.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation for the AI platform.
• Stay updated on best practices in software engineering, distributed systems, and cloud technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the team.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills

Distributed systems

Microservices

CI/CD practices

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Python

Go

Java

C++

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in AI and Emerging Technologies, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of their cutting-edge AI Platform.

This role operates under a hybrid model, offering a blend of remote work flexibility and essential in-office collaboration at our Randburg, Gauteng location.

You will be instrumental in building scalable, robust, and efficient software systems that power AI research and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about infrastructure, distributed systems, and the underlying technologies that enable advanced AI capabilities.

Join a team that is at the forefront of technological innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable software solutions for the AI platform.
• Build and maintain infrastructure for machine learning model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to optimize workflows and performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Contribute to the architecture and design decisions for new platform features.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation for the AI platform.
• Stay updated on best practices in software engineering, distributed systems, and cloud technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the team.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in software development, with a focus on building large-scale systems.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and data structures.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and workflows is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for career growth. The hybrid work model provides flexibility while ensuring team synergy and collaboration at our Randburg, Gauteng office. You will work with a talented team on challenging projects, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and contributing to the future of AI infrastructure.