DeARX

AI Data Engineer

DeARX  •  South Africa (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise scalable data and AI solutions within a leading banking environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern data engineering practices combined with hands-on experience in LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph at an enterprise level.

This role will play a critical part in enabling AI-driven decision-making, automation, and advanced analytics across the organisation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures to support AI and machine learning initiatives
  • Build and optimise LLM-powered applications using Frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph amoungs others
  • Develop and manage AI workflows, agents, and orchestration pipelines for enterprise use cases
  • Integrate structured and unstructured data sources into AI-ready data platforms
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Business Teams to deliver AI-driven solutions
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance within a regulated banking environment
  • Optimise performance of data pipelines and AI systems for scalability and reliability
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability for AI systems and pipelines
  • Contribute to data architecture and AI strategy aligned with enterprise roadmaps
  • Stay up to date with emerging trends in AI engineering and data platforms


Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering or AI Engineering roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with LangChain and LangGraph (enterprise-level implementations)
  • Proficiency in Python and data engineering frameworks
  • Experience building and deploying LLM-based applications and AI agents
  • Solid experience with data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and big data technologies
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
  • Experience with API integration and microservices architecture
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and data lakes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in banking or financial services environments
  • Exposure to AI governance, model risk, and compliance frameworks
  • Knowledge of MLOps and LLMOps practices
  • Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark Streaming)
  • Relevant certifications in Cloud, Data Engineering, or AI/ML


Key Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Ability to work in complex, enterprise environments
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • High attention to detail and quality delivery
  • Ability to work independently in a contracting environment


Deliverables

  • Production-ready AI data pipelines and LLM applications
  • Scalable and secure AI architecture implementations
  • Documented and governed data and AI workflows
  • Continuous improvement of AI platform performance and reliability


Why Join This Opportunity

  • Work on cutting-edge AI and LLM technologies in banking
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale AI transformation initiatives
  • Collaborative and high-performing environment
  • Opportunity to shape next-generation AI capabilities

 Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of something impactful.

DeARX

About DeARX

DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd, established in 2001, is a South African based company focused on providing Information Technology business solutions, products and consulting to customers in various industries.

The business is structured into 2 divisions:

DeARX Resourcing: specialists in temporary and permanent recruitment.

DeARX Managed Services: delivers end-to-end systems integration solutions across a wide spectrum of technologies, with deep specialisation in cloud-native platforms, DevOps, identity management, and data integration. Our services span the full integration lifecycle—from assessment and architecture to deployment, monitoring, and support—anchored by a strong foundation in technologies such as IBM, WSO2, Apache Camel, Kubernetes, and AWS. We offer a robust integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) model, deployable across cloud and on-premise environments, enabling clients to retain control, scale flexibly, and integrate securely across hybrid infrastructures. With a proven track record of crafting pragmatic, high-performing solutions backed by automation, observability, and continuous delivery practices, we help clients unlock lasting value and innovation in their digital ecosystems

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Randburg, ZA
Year Founded
2001
Social Media