Senior AI Engineer

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Software • Business Intelligence
Transforming businesses with innovative custom software development, AI and data engineering services.
The Role
Design, build, and deploy scalable AI and LLM-driven solutions (RAG, agents). Develop end-to-end ML pipelines, APIs, monitoring, and intelligent document processing while ensuring governance, security, and enterprise-grade production operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

DVT is a global custom software development and data engineering company. With our remote and hybrid options, our vision is to be South Africa's favourite custom software solutions & services company, with a global footprint. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most established developers in the country with the latest technologies. DVT is committed to continuously training our staff and we are very proud of our culture of learning, from internal speaking and training to sponsoring a variety of technical events from DevConf to GDG.

DVT, we

are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy enterprise AI solutions that drive intelligent automation, predictive decision-making, and operational efficiency. You will work across machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, and large-scale data platforms to deliver production-ready AI capabilities within a highly regulated enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable AI, machine learning, and Generative AI solutions.

  • Build AI-powered applications, APIs, and intelligent automation workflows.

  • Develop and maintain end-to-end AI pipelines including data preparation, model training, deployment, monitoring, and optimisation.

  • Implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and LLM-driven solutions.

  • Create intelligent document processing and data extraction capabilities.

  • Develop predictive models for forecasting, anomaly detection, classification, and operational decision support.

  • Collaborate with engineering, data, architecture, and business teams to embed AI into enterprise platforms and processes.

  • Ensure solutions meet security, governance, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience delivering AI, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics solutions.

  • Strong Python development skills.

  • Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, scikit-learn, Pandas, Spark, MLflow, LangChain, or LlamaIndex.

  • Experience building LLM applications, RAG solutions, or AI agent frameworks.

  • Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD, model monitoring, and production AI operations.

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

  • Understanding of large-scale data platforms, data governance, and API development.

Advantageous Experience:

  • Banking, financial services, payments, fraud, AML, or reconciliation experience.

  • Experience with vector databases, semantic search, and enterprise knowledge management.

  • Exposure to intelligent workflow automation and low-code platforms.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong problem-solving and solution design skills.

  • Ability to balance innovation with governance and operational requirements.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

  • Strong ownership, accountability, and delivery focus.

  • Ability to work effectively in complex enterprise environments.

Interview Process

  • Recruiter call

  • Technical Interview

  • Decision & Feedback

Who we are:

Skills Required

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field
  • 5+ years delivering AI, Machine Learning, or Advanced Analytics solutions
  • Strong Python development skills
  • Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, scikit-learn, Pandas, Spark, MLflow, LangChain, or LlamaIndex
  • Experience building LLM applications, RAG solutions, or AI agent frameworks
  • Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD, model monitoring, and production AI operations
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
  • Understanding of large-scale data platforms, data governance, and API development
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The Company
HQ: Sandton
689 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Custom Software, AI and Data Engineering services. Global Scale. Local Engagement. DVT is a proudly South African founded and operated technology services provider. As a BEE level 2 company, we are a committed local partner to South African clients, providing experienced software technology teams or staff to build, enhance or maintain your AI, data and software solutions.

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