Full Stack AI Engineers Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Software Development

We Are Hiring:
Full Stack AI Engineers

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Location:

Johannesburg (Hybrid-3 days in the office)

Are you passionate about building AI-powered applications that solve real business problems? We are seeking experienced Full Stack AI Engineers to join an exciting AI Transformation initiative and help deliver innovative, secure, and scalable AI solutions.

As a Full Stack AI Engineer, you will design, build, and deliver end-to-end AI applications that transform business processes into intelligent digital products. This role combines modern web development, backend engineering, AI integration, RAG, agentic workflows, automation, and enterprise system integration.

Key Responsibilities

Develop full-stack AI applications from concept through production
Build responsive web applications using React, Next.js, Type Script, HTML, and CSS
Develop backend APIs and services using Python, FastAPI, Node.js, NestJS, or Express
Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG solutions, and AI orchestration frameworks
Create intelligent assistants, copilots, automation tools, and knowledge management solutions
Implement secure authentication, authorization, and enterprise-grade data handling
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, designers, and platform teams
Build reusable AI components, templates, and engineering standards
Support deployment, testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AI products

Technical Skills Required

React, Next.js, Type Script
Python, FastAPI, Node.js, NestJS, Express
REST APIs, GraphQL, Webhooks
PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, or similar databases
Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI API, Claude API
RAG, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Search Indexing
Lang Chain, Lang Graph, Semantic Kernel, or similar frameworks
OAuth, JWT, RBAC, Secure API Design
Git Hub, Azure Dev Ops, CI/CD Pipelines

Requirements

5+ years of Full Stack Development, Backend Engineering, or AI Application Development experience
2+ years building cloud-based or enterprise digital solutions
Experience integrating APIs and third-party services
Exposure to LLMs, AI Copilots, Chatbots, Intelligent Assistants, or Automation Platforms
Strong understanding of secure application development and agile delivery

Preferred Experience

Fintech, Banking, Payments, Telecoms, or Enterprise Technology environments
Azure ecosystem and AI services
Workflow automation, document processing, and knowledge management solutions
Conversational AI, chat applications, and voice/IVR solutions
Responsible AI and privacy-by-design practices

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