Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-08-17
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 5 - 7 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
My Client Based In Cape Town are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Software Developer with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to join our dynamic development team. This individual will lead the design, development and deployment of intelligent systems and data-driven applications that solve real-world problems and create business value. The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering, has experience building scalable production systems, and is comfortable working across cross-functional teams to drive innovation through AI/ML integration.
The ideal candidate is passionate about software engineering, has experience building scalable production systems, and is comfortable working across cross-functional teams to drive innovation through AI/ML integration
Description

• Design and develop robust, scalable software solutions with embedded AI and ML capabilities
• Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture design, development, testing and deployment
• Implement and maintain ML models using appropriate frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and integrate them into software applications
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to prepare and manage large-scale datasets for training and testing models
• Drive technical decision-making and provide guidance on AI/ML best practices
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in AI/ML technologies and evaluate their potential application in the business
• Optimise performance of applications and ensure maintainability and scalability
• Ensure secure and ethical handling of data, in compliance with data protection regulations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
• 5+ years of software development experience with a strong command of languages such as Python, Java, C#, or Node.js
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AI and ML frameworks and tools (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn)
• Demonstrable experience delivering machine learning or AI solutions in previous projects, including model training, evaluation, and integration into production systems
• Proficiency in Python or R and at least one other general-purpose programming language (e.g. Java, C#, JavaScript/Node.js)
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns
• Solid experience in RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with MLOps and versioning tools (e.g. MLflow, DVC, Git)
• Experience working with large datasets, data preprocessing, and model evaluation techniques

• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision or Time Series Forecasting
• Knowledge of data privacy laws such as GDPR or POPIA
• Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Contribution to open-source AI/ML projects or published research

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player
• Ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term technical vision