AI Engineer (Expert)
Summary
Build and operate AI-driven platforms with a focus on observability, cloud infrastructure, and data pipelines in Azure/AWS environments.
Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 04/05/2026
The AI Engineer(Expert) will be responsible for building, operating, and enhancing AI-driven platforms, with a strong focus on observability, cloud infrastructure, and data pipelines. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset and the ability to manage complex, cloud-native environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and operate AI observability platforms
- Manage and maintain platform infrastructure
- Control and manage platform access and governance
- Design and implement scalable datapipeline solutions
- Oversee daily platform operations and performance
Requirements
- Cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
- Application observability and telemetry
- DevOps practices
- GitOps
Advantageous Skills
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Crossplane, ArgoCD)
- Enterprise systems integration
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong background in platform engineering or DevOps
- Deep expertise in observability and monitoring
- Experience with cloud-native, governed AI platforms
- Proficiency in agent-based systems
- Strong systems-thinking approach (telemetry, failure modes, reliability)
- Ability to balance engineering autonomy with governance requirements