AI Lead Engineer

Recruiter:

Aretec

Job Ref:

JHB000057/SS

Date posted:

Monday, August 11, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:

– Shape the Future of Fintech at Aretec

ð Be part of the future of AI in fintech.
Aretec is looking for an exceptional AI Lead Engineer to deliver a highâimpact, boardâlevel innovation project. This is a chance to combine openâsource AI engineering with financial intelligence to shape predictive analytics, competitive dashboards, and strategic AIâdriven decision tools.

Location: Remote (South Africa preferred)
Type: FullâTime Freelance – 4âWeek POC (Potential Extension)

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Do:
- Ingest, cleanse, and align complex banking revenue data with targeted business segments.
- Calibrate AI modules for opportunity mapping and revenue uplift simulations.
- Build dynamic dashboards with competitive intensity diagnostics.
- Integrate LLMs for strategic, realâtime performance insights.
- Deliver an MVP in agile sprints within a month.

What You Bring:
- Strong Python/ML skills (Pandas, Scikitâlearn, Hugging Face) and UI skills (Streamlit, Plotly).
- Experience with fintech/banking datasets and performance metrics.
- Proven ability to deliver in fastâpaced, outcomeâdriven projects.

Why Join Us:
This is not just another engineering role—it’s your opportunity to define the next chapter of AI in financial services, using openâsource innovation to create scalable, highâaccuracy, commercially transformative solutions.

ð© Apply now: DM us or comment with your LinkedIn/CV.
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