Senior AI Developer - Insurance

Recruiter:

Empire Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000063/Trin

Date posted:

Friday, February 27, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1100000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Microsoft Developer with a passion for AI and automation? We're seeking a dynamic Senior AI Developer to lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions that transform business operations and empower internal users through intelligent assistants with insurance or financial services experience.Â
This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker who thrives on innovation, technical leadership, and delivering measurable business value through AI.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

System Integration: Seamlessly embed AI models into existing platforms and workflows.
AI Solution Design & Delivery: Translate business needs into scalable AI solutions using Microsoft Agent Framework, Semantic Kernel, and AI Foundry.
Development & Support: Build clean, testable code and troubleshoot live site issues.
Data-Driven Intelligence: Implement RAG and semantic AI to support analytics and decision-making.
Workflow Automation: Create intelligent bots and agents using Microsoft AI Studio and Power Platform.
Optimization: Monitor agent performance and drive cost-effective improvements.
Technical Leadership: Mentor junior developers and guide best practices across the team.
Documentation: Maintain clear, comprehensive records of models and systems.

Requirements:

Experience
Tech Stack Mastery:

C#, Python, VB.Net, JavaScript
ASP.NET Core (Web APIs, MVC, Blazor)
Microsoft AI Frameworks, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
RDBMS (MS SQL, PostgreSQL), Vector DBs, Redis, RabbitMQ
Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes

This is your chance to shape the future of AI in the insurance spaceâdriving automation, enhancing customer experience, and unlocking new efficiencies. If you're ready to lead with impact and build intelligent systems that matter, we want to hear from you.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior AI Developer - Insurance
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 1100000 Annually
Are you a seasoned Microsoft developer with a passion for ai and automation? We're seeking a dynamic senior ai developer to lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge ai solutions that transform business operations and empower internal users through intelligent assistants with insurance or financial services experience.Â This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker who thrives on innovat...
1 day ago

Backend Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
2 days ago

Senior Full Stack Python Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R1M per annum
Future Careers is seeking a senior Full Stack Python developer for a leading global logistics organisation based in Joburg
8 days ago

Power Platform Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
â¡ Power Platform developer (Contract Role) - Mid–senior Level. Are you passionate about automation, ai-driven workflows, and building smart digital solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem? An exciting contract opportunity is available for a skilled Power Platform developer to join a forward-thinking, innovation-focused team delivering impactful business solutions.
11 days ago

Front-End Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
Seeking a Front-end Engineer with strong expertise in React or Angular, with hands-on experience integrating ai / LLM Powered into web applications. With combined UI engineering skills with the ability to work with modern ai Frameworks, APIs and prompt engineering techniques.
24 days ago

Full Stack Software Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
33 days ago

Senior Python Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are recruiting a senior Python developer for a client based in Sandton on a hybrid basis.Â The senior Python developer will be responsible for building and maintaining production-grade Python systems that support ai and machine learning solutions at scale.
2 days ago

Senior SQL Developer
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R negotiable
senior Software developer
4 days ago

Graphic Designer
Location: Sandton
Salary: Market related
deliver high-quality design outputs that strengthen brand consistency, support campaigns
1 day ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
An exciting opportunity for a highly skilled senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead the design and delivery of advanced software systems enabling analytics, ai, and LLM-driven solutions. This role combines handsâon engineering, technical leadership, and collaboration with consultants, data scientists, and clients.
1 day ago