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Fourier Recruitment

Senior Software AI & Machine Learning Developer - Cape Town

Fourier Recruitment

  • R80,000 - R90,000 per month
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 18 Jul 2025 by Fourier Recruitment
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2617234 - Ref LC_030124211277
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About the position

  • Design and develop robust, scalable software solutions with embedded AI and ML capabilities

  • Lead and contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, architecture design, development, testing and deployment

  • Implement and maintain ML models using appropriate frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and integrate them into software applications

  • Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to prepare and manage large-scale datasets for training and testing models

  • Drive technical decision-making and provide guidance on AI/ML best practices

  • Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

  • Stay up-to-date with advancements in AI/ML technologies and evaluate their potential application in the business

  • Optimise performance of applications and ensure maintainability and scalability

  • Ensure secure and ethical handling of data, in compliance with data protection regulations


Minimum Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Experience



  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)

  • 5+ years of software development experience with a strong command of languages such as Python, Java, C#, or Node.js

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with AI and ML frameworks and tools (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn)

  • Demonstrable experience delivering machine learning or AI solutions in previous projects, including model training, evaluation, and integration into production systems

  • Proficiency in Python or R and at least one other general-purpose programming language (e.g. Java, C#, JavaScript/Node.js)

  • Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns

  • Solid experience in RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines

  • Familiarity with MLOps and versioning tools (e.g. MLflow, DVC, Git)

  • Experience working with large datasets, data preprocessing, and model evaluation techniques



 



Desirable Skills



  • Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision or Time Series Forecasting

  • Knowledge of data privacy laws such as GDPR or POPIA

  • Exposure to containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Contribution to open-source AI/ML projects or published research



 



Soft Skills



  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

  • Self-motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player

  • Ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term technical vision


Desired Skills:

  • BSc Compter Science
  • BSC Software Engineering
  • Masters or PhD Prefered

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Fourier Recruitment

About the agency

At Fourier we are passionate about adding value to our customers through the optimisation and automation of their business environment. This passion resonates in our efforts to translate strategy into conceptual solutions, the detail design of these solutions and the successful implementation thereof. Fourier has become renowned for our successful execution of both small and large-scale projects across a variety of industries as well as our ability to deliver and unlock value. Fourier’s business philosophy is built around our process thinking and execution focus whilst building long-term relationships with our customers. True to the Fourier slogan, we are: … passionate about seeing our customers improve; … Focused on adding measurable value, and … building a legacy of world-class delivery. Passion At Fourier we have a passion for assisting our customers to excel and achieve their full potential. We actively participate in this from the strategic level down to the day-to-day operations. Fourier has passionate employees with the following key competencies: Business Consulting, including: … Business process design and optimisation/re-engineering; … Front and back office operations improvement (incl. forecasting, scheduling, etc.); … Business improvement through the elimination of non-value add activities and optimisation of organisations through techniques such as Lean, JIT, Six Sigma, TOC and others; … Business modelling and decision support through simulation and other techniques; … Creating visibility for performance measurement through business intelligence solutions, and … Financial modelling and sensitivity analysis. Information Management, including: … Information Systems/applications analysis and design; … Enterprise Architecture modelling; … Business Process Automation with Workflow systems (Tibco, IBM, Microsoft); … Business Intelligence Systems (Warehouse) Analysis, design and implementation, and … Bespoke Development (Physical design, coding and testing). Resource Placements, including: … Capacity fulfilment; … Project subject-matter-experts fulfilment; … Continuity planning; … Skills fulfilment. Value Add: Fourier only employs graduates from either an Industrial Engineering or Computer Science background with a number of specialists with Masters Degrees. This strong academic training, together with the years of experience makes for a world-class team that can identify areas for improvement and deliver exceptional value. Furthermore, Fourier’s exposure to different industries allows for unlocking further value through cross-pollination between industries. World-class: At Fourier we partner with our customers on the journey towards maturity and excellence through providing a world-class consulting service. Customers that have experienced our world-class services include: Total Facilities Management Company (TFMC), Nedbank, FNB, ABSA, Standard Bank, Delloites, Telkom, South African Breweries (SAB), ABI, CIMS and various others. Our Credentials: Fourier, a privately owned organization founded in 1999, has been audited by a SANAS accredited BBBEE verification agency and is a level 2 contributor. Since its inception, Fourier has maintained stable and strong organic growth and employs around 40 people.

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