Job Description

Freelance | Remote (South Africa Hours)

Salary:

$1,500 per month

Working Hours:

9:00am-6:00pm SAST, Full-time Freelance

Location:

Preferred - South Africa (must have a reliable remote setup)

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Step Into a Role With Purpose, Reach & Real Impact

The Marisa Peer Organisation is a globally recognised leader in personal development and mental wellbeing, known for Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and the "I Am Enough" movement. Our work supports people around the world to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.


As we continue to expand our use of AI and automation, we're building a small, high-impact technical team focused on using technology to genuinely improve human wellbeing. If you're early in your engineering career and excited by the idea of building technology that helps people-not just products-this role offers a rare opportunity to grow while doing purposeful work.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a

Junior AI Software Engineer

to join our growing AI team, reporting directly to the

Senior AI Software Engineer

. This is a full-time freelance role within a two-person technical team, offering close mentorship, hands-on learning, and real ownership from day one.


You'll work with proprietary data to help build the next generation of wellness tools-from customer-facing mobile and web applications to internal AI agents that streamline operations and personalise experiences. Your work will directly support our mission to help people master their minds and improve their mental wellbeing.

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Key Responsibilities

AI & Automation Development

Build AI agents and automations using Python and modern LLM frameworks


Support internal workflows, marketing personalisation, and operational efficiency


Assist in leveraging proprietary data to deliver personalised user experiences

Application Development

Develop mobile and web applications using JavaScript frameworks and native code


Integrate AI models into customer-facing tools used by students and therapy clients

API & Backend Support

Build and maintain APIs that connect AI models, data, and front-end applications


Support secure data flows across systems and platforms


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Collaboration & Growth

Work closely with the Senior AI Software Engineer in a small, focused team


Learn best practices in AI, software architecture, and secure development


Follow guidance on data privacy, security, and compliance (GDPR/HIPAA)

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Skills & Experience

Hands-on experience with

JavaScript

and

Python

(through roles, internships, or personal projects)


Experience building functional applications or scripts


Strong interest in AI, Large Language Models, and intelligent agents


Comfortable working in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment


Understanding of the importance of data privacy and security


Reliable remote working setup and availability during South Africa business hours

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Nice to Have (Bonus Experience)

Experience working with LangChain or OpenAI APIs


Familiarity with React Native or similar JavaScript frameworks


Experience deploying or supporting applications on Microsoft Azure


Exposure to healthcare, wellness, or sensitive data environments

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Why Join Us?

Work directly with a Senior AI Software Engineer in a small, high-trust team

Hands-on learning and clear growth opportunities in AI and software engineering

Real-world use of AI to support mental health and wellbeing

Fully remote role with consistent South Africa working hours

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation recognised as a Most Loved Workplace

Your work will be used by people around the world to improve their lives