Job Description

A client in the automobile industry is looking for an AI Engineer
Hybrid Role: Menlyn/Midrand/Roslyn/Home Office
Product / Feature Team Information (if applicable):
Enabling Data Engineering
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong data engineering skills, including Python coding and data ingestion (ETL, Kafka, Apache Spark)
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Langchain, Langgraph, GAIA) and their integration into solutions
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into well-defined technical specifications
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridge gaps between teams
• Experience in defining acceptance criteria and managing scope for technical deliverables
• Proficiency in frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular/React)
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest, pytest)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS)
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and RESTful APIs/GraphQL.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence and specifically LLM-based applications
• Problem solving capabilities
• Driven and willing to learn new technologies in order to be able to solve different problems
• Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work interdependently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent quality
• Ability to work within a multi-national organisational structure and to work with colleagues from all over the world
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues / users
• Strong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation
• Strong presentation skills
• Above-board work ethics
• Willing and able to travel internationally

WHICH QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE DO WE NEED FOR THE ROLE?

• 6-10 years in professional software development
• Relevant degree or additional experience
• Agile working experience

WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasks
• Define project scope and align business and technical teams
• Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles
• Facilitate collaboration between business, engineering teas, and EDE team
• Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient software/Custom solutions
• Build, deploy, and scale cloud applications using AWS with a focus on performance and security
• Document system designs, APIs, and key technical details.
• Resolve operational issues and support new use case onboarding
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and project goals
• Take ownership and deliver impactful, meaningful solutions

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

• Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes
• Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period
• High Work-Life balance
• Remote / On-site work location flexibility
• Affordable Group vehicle promotions (buying or leasing options available, terms and conditions apply)
• Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment
• Modern, state-of-the-art offices
• Dynamic Global Team collaboration
• Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology