SAf Software Developer, Johannesburg

Location:

Johannesburg&Cape Town

Reports To The Section Manager or other professional consultant or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

Primary Position Purpose Responsible for designing and developing software applications as well as coordinating with the rest of the team on different layers of infrastructure.

Responsibilities Infrastructure&Deployment

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

Model Development

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

Data Management

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, Growth&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

Work independently and self‑motivated to deliver accurate models/drawings to a high standard within deadlines.

Stay current with latest AI research relevant to business domain

Identify opportunities to implement emerging AI technologies

Develop innovative solutions that enhance business operations

Key Performance Indicators

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

Proficiency in database knowledge and understanding, including MSSQL and PostGIS

Education&Experience And Technical Skills

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 (Python, R, SAS, or MATLAB)

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

Personal Attributes

Motivated and highly driven

Committed to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design and quality product delivery

Visionary and self‑starter with a view to seeing business process optimisation and development/streamlining.

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail

Capacity to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders

Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically and solve complex problems using data‑driven approaches. A keen eye for detail, curiosity, and a passion for finding insights and patterns in data

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.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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