AI Data & Software Developer

Division               Management Services, Integrated Solutions            

Location              Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban & Bloemfontein

REPORTS TO

Section Manager or any other person appointed to supervise

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for designing and developing software applications as well as co-ordinating with the rest of the team on different layers of infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and maintain AI development and production infrastructure

• Build data ingestion and transformation pipelines

• Deploy AI models to production environments

• Create APIs to make ML models accessible to other applications

• Automate infrastructure for Data Science team use

• Build AI models from scratch aligned with business needs

• Optimize classifiers using advanced ML techniques

• Develop minimum viable products (MVPs) based on ML methods

• Create automated anomaly detection systems with performance monitoring

• Test models thoroughly before deployment

• Process, cleanse and verify data integrity for analysis

• Enhance data collection procedures for building analytics systems

• Extend company data with third-party sources when needed

• Perform data mining using state-of-the-art methods

• Enable process automation through machine learning

Business Support & Innovation

• Help product managers and stakeholders understand AI capabilities and limitations

• Translate model results into actionable business insights

• Create visualizations and interactive reports using BI/analytics tools

• Perform ad-hoc analysis with clear result presentation

• Enable novel business capabilities through AI applications

• Stay current with latest AI research relevant to business domain

• Identify opportunities to implement emerging AI technologies

• Develop innovative solutions that enhance business operations

• Work independently as well as part of a team

• Alignment with company vision, goals and values

• Proficient in Python, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems

• Demonstrated understanding of object-oriented programming

• Familiarity and proficiency in database knowledge and understanding, including MSSQL and PostGIS

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience

• Experience in engineering and geospatial domains (preferred)

• Proven track record implementing AI/ML solutions

• Strong foundation in object-oriented programming

• Proficiency in statistical programming languages in Python,

• Experience building AI models using frameworks like PyTorch and Keras

• Knowledge of web services and API development

• Database expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL

• Ability to write stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers

• Demonstrated commitment to AI learning through self-directed initiatives (courses, books, side projects)

• Evidence of staying current with emerging AI technologies and methodologies

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

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