AI Engineering Lead
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The AI Engineering Lead role, advertised by Sabenza IT & Recruitment, is focused on Digitization & Automation. This is a hands-on leadership position where the individual will be responsible for how solutions in these areas are designed, built, deployed, and supported. The role requires comfort with reviewing code, building proof-of-concepts, setting engineering standards, and guiding technical teams. The work involves RPA, Power Platform, AI, integrations, and custom development. While an Intelligent Solutions Lead manages architecture and solution design, this position is centered on owning engineering execution, technical quality, and readiness for production. **What you will do** * Act as the senior engineering authority across Digitization and Automation. * Translate solution designs into implementable engineering approaches and technical artefacts. * Build proof-of-concepts, reference implementations, and reusable frameworks. * Conduct code reviews and guide developers on standards, security, and best practices. * Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and ready for governance and production. * Mentor engineers and raise engineering maturity across the function. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Mandatory Qualifications and Experience:** * Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. * 8+ years’ experience in software engineering, automation, or solution delivery. * Strong practical experience in .NET and/or Java, plus exposure to RPA (Blue Prism or equivalent) and Power Platform. * Experience with APIs and integrations, Azure, DevOps/CI/CD, and application security. * Proven ability to produce technical designs and provide hands-on technical leadership. * **Preferred Qualifications and Experience:** * Banking or financial services experience. * Experience with AI, Azure, and enterprise integration solutions. * Microsoft, Azure, Power Platform, or Blue Prism certifications. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an individual who thrives in a hands-on leadership capacity, comfortable with reviewing code, building proof-of-concepts, setting engineering standards, and guiding teams through complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate will be able to build, review, and lead, aiming to shape the engineering standards for modern automation and intelligent solutions. This position is explicitly described as not a pure management or architecture role. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/johannesburg/ai-engineering-lead-id-7608456 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 8 years of experience.
- Java
- .NET
- Azure
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