161 AI Engineer jobs in South Africa

AI Automation Engineer

Remote Recruitment

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We're looking for a skilled AI Automation Engineer to design, develop, and deploy intelligent automation solutions. This role is perfect for a tech-savvy problem solver who can leverage AI and machine learning models to streamline business processes. You'll be working in a dynamic team, building cutting-edge automations that reduce manual effort, increase efficiency, and provide significant value to our clients.

Key ResponsibilitieS

  • Design and develop AI-powered automation workflows
  • Integrate AI models (e.g., NLP, computer vision) into robotic process automation (RPA) solutions
  • Work with stakeholders to identify and analyze processes suitable for automation
  • Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable automation scripts and applications
  • Collaborate with data scientists and software developers to build end-to-end solutions
  • Document technical designs, specifications, and user manuals
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues with existing automation workflows
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and automation technologies

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Qualifications and ExperienCE

  • Proven experience in software development, with a focus on automation and AI/ML.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or C#.
  • Experience with RPA platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning principles and experience with AI libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Knowledge of API integrations and database management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities,
Seniority level
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Information Technology
  • Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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Software Engineer II: Platform & Shared Services

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Linux, PC, IoT

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week ago

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AI Product Engineer

Free State, Free State Windsurf

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We're looking for AI Product Engineers to join us on our mission to build AI superpowers for developers.

About Us

Featured on the Forbes AI 50 list, Windsurf (formerly Codeium) has risen to become a leader in the AI developer tools space in just over a year, giving hundreds of thousands of users around the world code autocomplete, in-editor chat assistants, and more. our IDE plugins span 70+ programming languages and 40+ editors. Our state-of-the-art proprietary language models and custom inference stack allow us to deliver the best experience possible to our users. We've achieved substantial revenue and enterprise traction as proof of the quality and usefulness of our tools.

We're one of the fastest growing AI startups, focused on product, revenue, and customer experience. We work hard, and we operate with a high degree of trust, agency, and ownership.

What you'll do

  • Propose and build AI-powered experiences for millions of developers, including professional software engineers for Fortune 500.
  • Interface with complex, AI-powered systems, such as context retrieval and code generation, with emphasis on delivering efficient, scalable code.
  • Demonstrate initiative and the ability to start and make progress on projects independently.
  • Swiftly design, track, and analyze new product experiment results. Document findings and synthesize data with a drive to consistently improve.

About You

  • Strong software engineering skills. Code reviews are a regular culture of the company.
  • A team player and self-starter. Hunger to dream up, plan, design, build, and iterate on products independently without the guidance of a product manager or designer.
  • Deep curiosity about the latest AI research and applications . You’re passionate about how AI can change software development and are motivated to turn these into a reality.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools like Windsurf Plugin, Copilot, ChatGPT, and others is a strong plus.

What we believe

  • Our best work is done in person. The team goes 5 days a week into our office in downtown Mountain View, CA (within walking distance of the Caltrain station, commuter benefits from San Francisco).
  • Engineers own projects end to end. No one knows the product better than the creator and they should drive brainstorming, design, iteration, and user research. We rarely do "handoffs."
  • Research is in service of a better product. While we read many papers, we won't have time to write them. The best AI researchers have excellent software engineering skills and know that infrastructure and evaluation work are critical.

Recent projects

Some of the things that our engineers have worked on recently:

Regularly deploying an autocomplete and chat product that scales to hundreds of thousands of daily active users across 40+ IDEs.

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An internal Kubernetes-native data processing framework to handle petabytes of data across thousands of spot CPUs.

A code attribution service for customers who want to ensure any generated code is licensed properly.

Remote parsing, embedding, and indexing of users' codebases.

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  • Job function Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries Software Development

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AI/ML Engineer

Johannesburg, Gauteng IOCO

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<>We’re looking for two skilled AI/ML Engineers to join our client on a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. These roles will support ongoing initiatives within the data and AI function, focused on scalable machine learning delivery, feature engineering, and advanced data handling.

The ideal candidates will have strong experience across the full ML engineering lifecycle, from data preparation to model deployment, and the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What youâ€ll do:

  • Design, build, and scale machine learning models and solutions
  • Develop robust data pipelines using Azure Databricks and other cloud-native tools
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate problems into ML solutions
  • Use Python and SQL for data wrangling, analysis, and model development
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for model deployment and monitoring
  • Apply version control practices using Git and Azure Repos
  • Work within Agile teams and contribute to project planning and delivery
  • Apply understanding of RAG pipelines and autonomous agents in practical applications
  • Deliver insights and communicate findings clearly to non-technical teams

What we†looking for:

  • Proven experience in Machine Learning Engineering
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Azure Cloud Platforms
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and ML model monitoring
  • Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Azure Repos)
  • Solid understanding of feature engineering and big data wrangling at scale
  • Exposure to RAG pipelines and autonomous agents is advantageous
  • Strong business acumen with ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies and project management fundamentals

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

  • Contract Position: 6 Month Renewable Contract
  • Location: Johannesburg 

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.  >

You will part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.†/p>

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.†/p>

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.†/p>

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.

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AI Engineer – Midrand / Centurion -Semi – Remote – R650 PH

Pretoria, Gauteng E-Merge

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Our client in the Motor industry is currently in search for an AI Engineer to be part of the be part be part of a team that fuses German engineering precision with cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

As an AI Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying AI models that powers the next-generation technologies. From smart manufacturing and predictive maintenance to intelligent driving assistance systems, your innovations will directly impact millions of drivers around the world.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or similar qualification
  • 8 Years commercial dev experience
  • 3 to 5+ years experience in developing in Python
  • Strong background in software development, mathematics, and good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in AI Solutions
  • Strong understanding of SQL and experience writing complex queries for data extraction and manipulation
  • Basic understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and their applications
  • Familiarity with integrating LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face) into Python applications is a plus
  • Experience and Knowledge about SAP Analytics Stack and Tools
  • Experience in designing and creating data models within SAP Datasphere leveraging Python for data transformation tasks
  • Experience in developing and implementing data integration solutions to connect various data sources to SAP Datasphere using Python scripts and APIs
  • Implementing and managing infrastructure on AWS using Terraform
  • Understanding and experience with Generative AI use cases or projects
  • Coaching and giving training to fellow colleagues and users when required
  • Problem solving capabilities
  • Strong presentation skills

Reference Number for this position is GZ60554 which is a contract position based in Midrand /Centurion / Semi-Remote offering a contract of R650 per hour

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AI Engineer – Johannesburg – up to R700 per hour

Pretoria, Gauteng E-Merge

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An IT Hub in delivering high-impact IT solutions for the global Group. We focus on innovation and excellence across a range of technologies seeks for a versatile AI Engineer who is a highly skilled professional responsible for leveraging advanced data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques to drive business insights, optimize operations, and deliver innovative solutions. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from creating data mining architectures and statistical models to implementing AI-powered prompt engineering strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate to align AI outputs with organizational goals.
  • Design data mining models, architectures, and protocols.
  • Identify patterns across business functions (e.g., supply chain, marketing)
  • Apply statistical methods for data-driven decision-making.
  • Design data pipelines, propose AI solutions, and support development cycles.
  • Facilitate collaboration between business, engineering teas, and EDE team.
  • Develop and maintain high-quality, efficient software/Custom solutions.
  • Build, deploy, and scale cloud applications using AWS with a focus on performance and security.
  • Perform feature engineering, model tuning, and evaluation.
  • Develop frameworks for secure, reliable, scalable AI deployment.
  • Implement prompt engineering techniques for NLP and LLMs.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
  • Strong data engineering skills, including Python coding and data ingestion
  • Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Langchain, Langgraph, GAIA) and their integration into solutions.
  • Experience in defining acceptance criteria and managing scope for technical deliverables.
  • Proficiency in frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular/React).
  • Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest, pytest).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS).
  • Familiarity with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD.
  • Understanding of UI/UX principles and RESTful APIs/GraphQL.
  • Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

The Reference Number for this position is NG60662 which is a Contract, Hybrid role offering a contract rate of R600 up to R700 per hour negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on

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Engineer: AI/ML

Cape Town, Western Cape Woolworths

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Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

The AI/ML Engineer will be responsible for operationalizing AI/ML models developed by the Data Science team, ensuring their seamless integration into production environments. This role focuses on deploying, monitoring, and maintaining AI/ML models, optimising system performance, and automating MLOps processes to enhance scalability and reliability.

  • Deploy and operationalize AI/ML models developed by the Data Science team into scalable production environments.
  • Develop and maintain robust machine learning pipelines to enable efficient model inference and data transformation.
  • Ensure seamless integration of AI/ML models with enterprise applications and data systems.
  • Implement MLOps best practices, including CI/CD for machine learning, model versioning, monitoring, and automated retraining.
  • Optimize AI/ML workflows for performance, cost efficiency, and resilience.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data pipelines support AI/ML model inference and training.
  • Leverage cloud-based AI/ML services (AWS SageMaker, Lambda, Glue, etc.) to streamline model deployment and automation.
  • Implement AI-driven monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect model drift and performance degradation.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure AI/ML models are delivering expected value.
  • Ensure AI/ML solutions adhere to best practices for security, compliance, and governance.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot AI/ML model issues in production environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field with 4 - 5 years of experience in operationalising AI/ML models in production environments.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML deployment strategies, including containerization, orchestration, and inference optimisation.
  • Experience with implementing MLOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, automated model monitoring, and retraining.
  • Proficiency in Python, with experience in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
  • Expertise in data engineering tools and frameworks such as Apache Spark, AWS Glue, and SQL.
  • Practical experience with AWS services, including SageMaker, Lambda, S3, IAM, and RDS.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data within enterprise environments.
  • Strong software development skills, with experience in version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for AI/ML workloads.
  • Knowledge of cloud security, data governance, and compliance considerations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work well in an agile, collaborative team environment.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

  • Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving ability to optimise AI/ML deployment and system performance.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work closely with data scientists, data engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless AI/ML integration.
  • Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on the latest MLOps trends, tools, and automation techniques.
  • Innovative Thinking: Proactive in identifying and implementing AI-driven automation and model optimisation improvements.
  • Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple AI/ML model deployments and adapt strategies in a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultural Fit: Aligns with the organisation’s values, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
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Data Engineer (AI)

Pretoria, Gauteng Datafin

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ENVIRONMENT:

A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for an AI and Analytics Engineer to join their team. This team is responsible for managing the market’s demand for data science, advanced analytics, and insights. It will lead data analytics, data warehousing, research development and implementation of appropriate data systems and analytic solutions. It is also responsible for streamlining in-scope processes related to data analytics and insights generated in the market, through automating, consolidating, and eliminating them where appropriate to deliver a seamless, fast insights-generation experience using tooling provided by the Global Data & Analysts team.

DUTIES:

  • Deliver Intelligent (Email Address Removed)ring Business (cross-functional) and Customer Development areas through data and analytics. Building out the right applications to enable business teams to move faster, with more accurate and future-looking decisions leveraging Big Data & Data Science.
  • Winning disproportionately. Creating analytics products that make a significant impact on the business and drive competitive advantage in the market, while collaborating appropriately with other markets and Global teams (i.e. winning both locally and globally).
  • Drive us to assisted and predictive decision-making. The future is about assisted decision-making with machines (AI/Cognitive Computing/Machine Learning) unlocking the insights from a vast deluge of consumer, customer & internal data, and presenting this in a way that is simple for their teams.
  • Make data a true asset. Better data and data science access for every part of the business, across the 3 data frameworks (Connectivity, Growth, Continuous Improvement) and leading through the Enterprise Data Executive.
  • World-class Information. One Version of the Facts. Continued excellence in the delivery of diagnostics and insights to focus attention when and where it matters with a focus on Big Bets, Strategic Initiatives and Leadership team reporting.
  • Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases
  • Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures and datasets.
  • Working knowledge of architectures to support advanced analytics and data science.
  • Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets.
  • Knowledge about and experience of the use of data to deliver business insights and transform delivery in various companies.
  • Experience with building processes supporting data transformation, data structures, dependency, and workload management.
  • A successful history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets.
  • Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable data stores
  • Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Understand the business problems and how to deliver relevant insights that lead to actions
  • Gather data and build data science and algorithmic solutions to address business problems requiring descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and/or prescriptive analytics.
  • Create experimentation to solve complex business problems and deliver predictions on future business outcomes in a repeatable and relevant way
  • Support product teams scaling models into low-touch solutions to provide optimal ROI from data science.
  • Work on in-market business problems coming from CCBTs, CD, Finance and CLT. Identify common themes to build repeatable models and partner with CD, CCBT, and Finance leadership to support 4G growth through data and analytics, and/or advance the next phase of NRM
  • Position analytics as a tradable “currency” with customers to gain a competitive advantage.
  • Drive new value from insights from connecting external and internal data sources
  • Innovate new data and analytic methodologies are driven by local needs which feed into D&A’s global product pipeline

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Actuarial, Econometrics, Statistics, Computer Sciences (with a mathematics basis) or STEM related degree. Strong Mathematical ability is essential.
  • Minimum of 3 - 7 years of relevant work experience.
  • B.S. or M.S. in a relevant technical field (Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or Mathematics)
  • 4-8+ years’ work experience in a data science role with a significant focus on large-scale and/or unstructured data
  • Experience managing projects from start to finish.
  • Passion for empirical research and for answering hard questions with data.
  • Consulting experience or equivalent existing professional network is essential to help drive stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities.
  • Experience in efficiently managing multi-disciplinary teams and various stakeholder deliverables according to scope and timelines.
  • Understanding of financial aspects of business, such as budgets, costs, revenue calculations, customer management, etc.
  • Experience using the suite of Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word and PowerPoint) skills required.
  • Experience using at least a minimum 1 of the following technologies:
    • (SAS/R/Python/Data Bricks/or similar).
    • Experience using relevant data tools (PowerPivot and/or Power Query and/or SQL or similar).
    • Some experience in Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence or Analytical Modelling.

  • Experience using Business Intelligence Platforms will be advantageous (Power BI/Tableau/QlikView/other similar).
  • Cloud experience would be advantageous (Azure/AWS/GCP/Other).
  • Experience in delivering projects through various delivery methods, such as Agile, are advantageous.
  • Other programming/coding skills are advantageous (e.g. Dax/VBA/Other).
  • Certifications in cloud technologies/capabilities, AI/ML/statistical modelling, reporting/visualization/dashboarding technologies, project management or related capabilities will be advantageous.

ATTRIBUTES:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
  • Process-minded
  • Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory, fluency in other languages is a plus.
  • Logical thinker and problem solver
  • Good presentation and communication skills
  • Strong technical ability
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team.
  • Capacity to think on your feet and embrace new challenges as they arise

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Engineer: AI/ML

Cape Town, Western Cape Woolworths

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Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

The AI/ML Engineer will be responsible for operationalizing AI/ML models developed by the Data Science team, ensuring their seamless integration into production environments. This role focuses on deploying, monitoring, and maintaining AI/ML models, optimising system performance, and automating MLOps processes to enhance scalability and reliability.

  • Deploy and operationalize AI/ML models developed by the Data Science team into scalable production environments.
  • Develop and maintain robust machine learning pipelines to enable efficient model inference and data transformation.
  • Ensure seamless integration of AI/ML models with enterprise applications and data systems.
  • Implement MLOps best practices, including CI/CD for machine learning, model versioning, monitoring, and automated retraining.
  • Optimize AI/ML workflows for performance, cost efficiency, and resilience.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data pipelines support AI/ML model inference and training.
  • Leverage cloud-based AI/ML services (AWS SageMaker, Lambda, Glue, etc.) to streamline model deployment and automation.
  • Implement AI-driven monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect model drift and performance degradation.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure AI/ML models are delivering expected value.
  • Ensure AI/ML solutions adhere to best practices for security, compliance, and governance.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot AI/ML model issues in production environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field with 4 - 5 years of experience in operationalising AI/ML models in production environments.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML deployment strategies, including containerization, orchestration, and inference optimisation.
  • Experience with implementing MLOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines, automated model monitoring, and retraining.
  • Proficiency in Python, with experience in AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
  • Expertise in data engineering tools and frameworks such as Apache Spark, AWS Glue, and SQL.
  • Practical experience with AWS services, including SageMaker, Lambda, S3, IAM, and RDS.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data within enterprise environments.
  • Strong software development skills, with experience in version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for AI/ML workloads.
  • Knowledge of cloud security, data governance, and compliance considerations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work well in an agile, collaborative team environment.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

  • Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving ability to optimise AI/ML deployment and system performance.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work closely with data scientists, data engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless AI/ML integration.
  • Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on the latest MLOps trends, tools, and automation techniques.
  • Innovative Thinking: Proactive in identifying and implementing AI-driven automation and model optimisation improvements.
  • Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple AI/ML model deployments and adapt strategies in a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultural Fit: Aligns with the organisation’s values, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
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Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Data Platform

Cape Town, Western Cape Microsoft

Posted 8 days ago

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Are you insatiably curious, deeply passionate about databases and analytics, and ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic AI-driven environment? Join us as a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer in Data Platform at Microsoft, working on cutting-edge projects that leverage the latest technologies to create impact. Collaborate with a team that values innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.

Databases & Analytics is a growth area for Microsoft Azure, encompassing a broad portfolio of IaaS and PaaS services designed for building, deploying, and managing cloud-native database and analytics applications.

As a Data Platform Solution Engineer, you will help enterprises unlock the potential of Microsoft’s cloud database and analytics stack. Your role involves working closely with engineering teams to accelerate the Fabric Data Platform, including Azure Databases and Analytics, through engagements like Proof of Concepts, hackathons, and architecture workshops. This role offers opportunities for career growth, developing business and technical skills, and guiding customers in secure, scalable solution design and migration strategies.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll influence technical decisions and help modernize data platforms, maximizing the value of Microsoft’s solutions for customers.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and inclusion, encouraging innovation and collaboration to reach our shared goals.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical pre-sales or consulting experience OR a relevant Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years experience, OR a Master’s degree with 3+ years experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Expertise in Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL), including migration, modernization, and AI application development.
  • Proficiency in Azure Analytics (Fabric, Azure Databricks, Purview) and experience with competitors like BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake, especially in data warehousing, data lakes, big data, analytics, and reporting with security and governance.
  • Proven ability to lead technical engagements such as hackathons, PoCs, and MVPs that deliver production-scale results.

Preferred qualifications

  • 6+ years in technical pre-sales, consulting, or related fields.
  • Experience with cloud/hybrid/infrastructure architecture, migrations, and technology management.
  • Knowledge of data warehouse and big data migration, including on-premises appliances (Teradata, Netezza, Oracle), Hadoop (Cloudera, Hortonworks), and Azure Synapse Gen2.

Responsibilities

  • Drive technical sales through demos and PoCs, influencing solution design and enabling deployments.
  • Lead hands-on engagements like hackathons and architecture workshops to promote Microsoft cloud adoption.
  • Build trusted relationships with platform leads, co-designing secure, scalable architectures.
  • Address technical blockers, collaborating with engineering teams to share insights and improve products.
  • Maintain expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Purview Data Governance, and Azure Databases.
  • Expand knowledge in on-prem EDW solutions and Hadoop & BI tools.
  • Represent Microsoft in community forums and thought leadership activities.

Benefits and perks vary by employment nature and location, including healthcare, educational resources, discounts, savings, parental leave, generous time off, giving programs, and networking opportunities.

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Cloud & AI Solution Engineer – Data Platform

Johannesburg, Gauteng Microsoft

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Responsibilities
  • Drive technical sales with decision makers using demos and PoCs to influence solution design and enable production deployments.
  • Lead hands-on engagements—hackathons and architecture workshops—to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s cloud platforms.
  • Build trusted relationships with platform leads, co-designing secure, scalable architectures and solutions.
  • Resolve technical blockers and objections, collaborating with engineering to share insights and improve products.
  • Maintain deep expertise in Analytics Portfolio: Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, DW, real-time intelligence, BI, Copilot), Azure Databricks, Purview Data Governance, and Azure Databases: SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL.
  • Maintain and grow expertise in on-prem EDW (Teradata, Netezza, Exadata), Hadoop & BI solutions.
  • Represent Microsoft through thought leadership in cloud Database & Analytics communities and customer forums.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
  • OR equivalent experience
  • Expertise in Azure Databases (SQL DB, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL), including migration, modernization, and AI application development
  • Expertise in Azure Analytics (Fabric, Azure Databricks, Purview) and competitors (BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake) in data warehousing, data lakes, big data, analytics, real-time intelligence, and reporting with integrated Data Security & Governance
  • Proven ability to lead technical engagements (e.g., hackathons, PoCs, MVPs) that drive production-scale outcomes
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
  • 6+ years of technical pre-sales, consulting, or technology delivery experience
  • 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid or on-premises infrastructure, architecture design, migrations, industry standards, and technology management
  • Proficiency in data warehouse & big data migration including on-premises appliances (Teradata, Netezza, Oracle), Hadoop (Cloudera, Hortonworks), and Azure Synapse Gen2

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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