Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
10years
Posted:
8 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
To design build deploy and support Machine Learning AI and Generative AI solutions in production.
The role will focus on turning AI/ML models and prototypes into scalable reliable and business-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and deploy Machine Learning and AI solutions into production.
- Develop ML pipelines using Databricks and MLflow.
- Build GenAI LLM RAG and AI Agent solutions.
- Deploy AI/ML solutions on Azure and AKS.
- Develop APIs and microservices for AI/ML applications.
- Use Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments.
- Implement MLOps CI/CD testing and monitoring.
- Monitor troubleshoot and optimize production AI/ML solutions.
- Work with Data Scientists to move models from development into production.
- Collaborate with Cloud Infrastructure Security and Technology teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices.
Key Deliverables
- Production-ready ML models and pipelines.
- Deployed GenAI LLM RAG and AI Agent solutions.
- AI/ML applications and APIs running on Azure/AKS.
- Automated deployment testing and monitoring processes.
- Secure scalable and reliable AI/ML solutions.
Requirements
- Relevant degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science Econometrics Mathematical Statistics Actuarial Science or a related field.
- Senior-level experience in Machine Learning Engineering AI Engineering MLOps or a related technical role.
- Proven experience deploying and supporting AI/ML solutions in production.
- Strong experience with Python.
- Hands-on experience with Databricks and MLflow.
- Experience with Azure and AKS.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with MLOps and CI/CD.
- Experience with Generative AI LLMs RAG and/or AI Agents.
- Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
Required Skills:
Python Databricks MLFlow MLOps CI CD Azure AKS Kubernetes GenAI LLMs
Required Education:
Diploma in Information Technology