Johannesburg: AI & Data Solutions Architect posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

February 8, 2026 Jobs in Central Johannesburg

Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Gauteng

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

Build the future of AI at enterprise scale

Are you passionate about Generative AI, large-scale data platforms, and cloud-native architecture? Do you want to design AI solutions that move beyond experimentation and into real-world, business-critical impact?

We are looking for a senior AI & Data Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of next-generation AI, GenAI, and data-driven platforms within a complex enterprise environment. This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation, cloud architecture, and business transformation, with exposure to telecom environments and cutting-edge GPU-powered AI workloads.

Requirements

What Youll Be Doing

As an AI & Data Solutions Architect, you will:

Architect and deliver end-to-end AI and GenAI solutions aligned to strategic business objectives
Design scalable AI and data platforms across Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
Build and refine LLM-based applications, including advanced prompt engineering
Develop, train, deploy, and operate AI/ML models using modern MLOps practices
Integrate AI solutions with cloud-native AI services, LLM platforms, and enterprise systems
Leverage platforms such as Azure Machine Learning for model lifecycle management
Design and support GPU-powered AI workloads, including NVIDIA H-series architectures
Ensure ethical, responsible, and compliant AI across all implementations
Stay ahead of the curve on Generative AI, LLMs, and AI infrastructure trends
Collaborate closely with business leaders, data engineers, IT teams, and external partners

What Were Looking For

Must-Have Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and solution architectures
Advanced Python proficiency
Hands-on experience with GenAI, LLM-based applications, and prompt engineering
Solid understanding of MLOps pipelines and model lifecycle management
Exposure to NVIDIA H200 / GPU-based AI workloads
Experience working within or alongside telecom environments
Deep, hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
Strong knowledge of cloud-based data storage and processing platforms

Nice-to-Have (Bonus)

Kubernetes and Docker
Azure DevOps
Azure Cosmos DB
Java and/or Ruby on Rails
Experience managing large-scale, GPU-intensive AI platforms

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Screening Questions:

Describe your experience designing and deploying GenAI or LLM-based solutions.

What is your hands-on experience with MLOps pipelines in a cloud environment?

Which cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) have you architected AI solutions on, and at what scale?

Have you worked with GPU-based AI workloads (e.g., NVIDIA H-series)? Please explain.

What exposure do you have to telecom data or systems, if any?

Benefits

Why Join?

Architect enterprise-scale AI solutions, not just proofs of concept
Work with cutting-edge GenAI and GPU technology
Influence strategy, architecture, and standards across a large organisation
Collaborate with senior stakeholders on high-impact AI transformation initiatives
Be part of a team shaping the future of AI adoption in telecom and enterprise environments

How to Apply

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