AI Solutions Architect - Natural Language Processing

Our client is a rapidly expanding technology consultancy specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for diverse industries. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AI Solutions Architect with a strong background in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join our team in Welkom, Free State . In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative AI-powered solutions that leverage the power of NLP to solve complex business challenges for our clients.

You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, translate them into technical requirements, and architect scalable, robust AI systems. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation, contributing to impactful projects and shaping the future of technology adoption. We offer a collaborative work environment with flexible hybrid arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively while working from our Welkom office.

• Design and architect end-to-end AI solutions incorporating NLP capabilities, including text classification, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, summarization, and machine translation.
• Collaborate with clients to gather business requirements, assess technical feasibility, and propose innovative AI solutions.
• Translate complex business problems into detailed technical specifications and system designs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of NLP models and pipelines, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Evaluate and select appropriate AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and tools for client projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts and prototypes to demonstrate the value of proposed AI solutions.
• Develop documentation, including technical architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and user guides.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in NLP, machine learning, and AI technologies.
• Ensure solutions adhere to best practices in data privacy, security, and ethical AI principles.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in AI/ML, with a strong focus on Natural Language Processing.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting complex AI solutions for enterprise clients.
• Deep understanding of NLP techniques, algorithms (e.g., RNNs, LSTMs, Transformers), and libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Proficiency in Python and relevant ML frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Experience with MLOps practices is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and influence decision-making.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation and sick leave policy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and tools.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance in Welkom .
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Significant impact on client digital transformation initiatives.
• Travel opportunities for client engagements.