GenAI Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer (Generative AI Project)

Location: Cape Town CBD (4 days on-site)

Contract: 12-month contract, with the possibility of permanent placement

About the Role:

Join an innovative retail partner embarking on an exciting Generative AI project. As a Software Engineer, you will work on building cutting-edge, consumer-focused AI products from the ground up. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and deploy technology that doesn’t exist yet, contributing directly to the future of AI in retail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize back-end APIs to support AI-powered applications.
• Work on prompt engineering and fine-tuning algorithms for Generative AI models.
• Utilize Python and containerization tools to build scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists and engineers to build innovative solutions.
• Manage deployments on cloud platforms and leverage DevOps practices to ensure seamless product delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in Python development and API engineering.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Experience with AI tools and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI APIs, etc.).
• Ability to thrive in an innovative environment and work independently on cutting-edge technologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a pioneering Generative AI project for the retail sector.
• Innovate in an environment that supports curiosity and experimentation.
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent role after the contract period.

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