We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer with strong expertise in Python development, Microsoft SQL Server, RESTful API design, and modern AI/ML tools and concepts. The ideal candidate will design, build, and deploy intelligent systems that integrate machine learning models, data pipelines, and scalable backend services to support enterprise applications.

You will work across data engineering, backend development, and AI model integration to deliver production-ready AI solutions.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for real-world business applications
Build and maintain scalable Python-based backend services
Develop and manage RESTful APIs for integrating AI systems with applications
Integrate machine learning models into production-ready services
Work with Microsoft SQL Server for database design, optimisation, and querying
Develop and maintain data pipelines to support AI and analytics workflows
Design end-to-end AI system architectures (data, model, API, deployment)
Implement and support microservices-based architectures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists and software engineers
Ensure performance, scalability, and security of AI-driven systems and APIs
Work with AI/ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
Participate in testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of deployed solutions

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science, AI, or related field
5+ years’ experience in Python development
Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs
Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts (supervised, unsupervised learning, deep learning basics)
Experience with at least one ML framework (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
Experience working with JSON, API authentication (OAuth2/JWT), and microservices

The reference number for this position is NG61319 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company of up to R900k CTC negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 12 May 12:36, Closing date 11 Jul