Full Stack JavaScript Python AI Engineer - REMOTE - R800K PA
- Location
- Remote (South Africa)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary (as advertised)
- R800 000 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This job description outlines a permanent, remote Full Stack JavaScript Python AI Engineer position with a salary of R800k per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability. Facilitated by E-Merge, a specialist recruitment agency, the role involves building modern, AI-powered products from end to end. It requires working across both frontend and backend development, integrating React, TypeScript, Python, cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities. The role focuses on developing production-grade applications, designing APIs and database solutions, and incorporating advanced AI features. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Building production-grade applications. * Designing APIs and database solutions. * Integrating LLM-powered features, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and intelligent search into real-world products. * Working with modern development practices such as Docker, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure. * Leveraging AI coding tools to accelerate development while ensuring quality. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 5+ years of professional experience building full-stack web applications in production. * Strong frontend skills: TypeScript and React, with experience building production-grade UIs. * Strong backend skills: Python (FastAPI, Django, or similar), with experience designing and building APIs and services. * Practical experience designing and working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing efficient queries. * Experience building and consuming REST APIs. * Experience integrating AI/LLM-powered features into a product - calling LLM APIs, working with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or vector search, or partnering with ML/AI teams to ship model-backed functionality. * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker). * Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals: testing, version control, code review, and system design. * Proficiency working with AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to accelerate development, while critically reviewing and validating AI-generated code. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a talented Full Stack Engineer looking for an opportunity to build modern, AI-powered products from end to end. The ideal candidate will work across both frontend and backend development, combining skills in React, TypeScript, and Python with cloud technologies and emerging AI capabilities. They should be able to leverage AI coding tools to accelerate development without compromising quality. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/full-stack-javascript-python-ai-engineer-remote-r800k-pa-id-7579994 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Django
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Docker
- Git
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