AI Engineer (Senior) 1597

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000946/CK

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

Menlyn, South Africa

SUMMARY:
NOW HIRING: Senior AI Engineer

Contract: Aug 2025 – Dec 2027 (Renewable based on Performance / Project availability)
Work Flexibility: Based in Menlyn, hybrid model (SA Residents Preferred)
Team: SAP Analytics

WHY THIS ROLE ROCKS:
Hey AI Innovator! Are you ready to code your way into the future, build with purpose, and scale ideas that spark industry-wide change? Then buckle up — this Senior AI Engineer role is built just for YOU!

Get ready to use Python, AWS, Git, and Generative AI in real-world projects that drive global decision-making, business strategy, and SAP Analytics evolution. You'll work in a flexible, people-centric culture with top tech, smart teammates, and plenty of room to make your mark!

POSITION INFO:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Python Programming - Clean, modular code. Libraries like Pandas, NumPy – you speak to them fluently.
AWS Lambda Functions - You design and manage serverless functions like a pro. Plus, you test the life out of them.
Git Version Control - GitHub/Git? Collaboration? Branching sorcery? You’re the version control whisperer.
Testing Frameworks - PyTest, automated test pipelines, keeping bugs out like a bouncer at a VIP club.
API Management - You build and consume RESTful APIs. Bonus if you know Apigee.
Cloud Deployment (AWS) - You know how to lift apps into the cloud and keep them flying smoothly.
Tools/IDEs - VS Code, GitHub Desktop, Jupyter Notebook, PyCharm — pick your weapons.
Agile Working Model - You’ll also take on roles as defined in the AWM Charter.

BONUS SKILLS:

SQL (for wrangling data like a cowboy)
LLMs (like GPT-4) and integrating their APIs
SAP Datasphere & Analytics knowledge
Using Python for data transformation & integration
Terraform for AWS infra
GenAI use cases
Coaching & mentoring
Killer presentation and problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
3–5+ years Python experience
Proven background in AI solutions, data science, and analytics

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Data Analytics & Modelling - Spot trends, build models, and keep the company’s data science sharp.
ML & AI Integration - Apply ML, develop prompt engineering strategies, and optimize NLP pipelines.
AI-Powered Content Generation - Train, tune, and prompt AI to produce engaging, accurate outputs.
AI System Integration & Deployment - Integrate AI into real apps and scale for performance and security.
Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with experts and empower business users through AI-driven insights.

WHAT YOU GET:

1960 flexible work hours a year
Work remotely or on-site (your choice!)
Discounted vehicle deals
Fast-paced, global collaboration
Cutting-edge tech + modern offices
Agile culture, big impact

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