We are seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer with 6+ years of software engineering experience to play a pivotal role in our team. This hybrid role combines expert-level software engineering with advanced AI development and system architecture. You will lead the design and implementation of autonomous AI agents, complex reasoning workflows, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems using LangChain and modern LLM tooling. Skills & Expertise Required: IT Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 6+ years of general Software Engineering experience Demonstrated technical leadership in delivering complex systems Proven portfolio or track record of LLM-based applications or AI agents Expert proficiency in Python (mandatory) Deep, production-grade experience with LangChain Strong proficiency with LangGraph for multi-agent orchestration (highly desirable) Advanced experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, pgvector), including indexing and optimization Strong understanding of RAG vs fine-tuning trade-offs, context window management, and inference cost/latency optimization Experience working with GPTs, Claude, and/or local LLMs Backend & Infrastructure: Expert-level API development using FastAPI or Flask, including asynchronous patterns Advanced PostgreSQL expertise (schema design, query optimization); understanding of NoSQL consistency models Deep experience designing and deploying scalable systems on AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker, Lambda, ECS) or Azure Advanced Docker and container orchestration skills (Kubernetes or ECS) Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation) Software Engineering & Architecture: Expert knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design Strong experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and SOLID principles Ability to guide frontend integration using React, Vue, or Angular Championing engineering standards, testing strategies (Pytest), code reviews, and system reliability Mastery of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative workflows Flexibility to take up different tasks in the team and be a team player Reference Number: GZ60986. This is a permanent Hybrid position based in Pretoria, offering a cost-to-company salary of R1.1m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth: or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr