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Junior AI Automation Engineer

Junior AI Automation Engineer

Network Recruitment • Johannesburg, South Africa
18 days ago
Job description

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and document business processes across multiple departments.
  • Identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
  • Build, test, deploy, and support automation agents and workflows.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal AI platform.
  • Integrate AI solutions with business systems and applications.
  • Assist with platform monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
  • Create and maintain testing and evaluation frameworks for AI solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and governance standards.
  • Provide support and training to business users.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0-2 years of experience in software development, automation, data engineering, or related areas.
  • Strong Python programming skills.
  • Experience with at least one additional language such as Java, TypeScript, or C#.
  • Understanding of software development methodologies including Agile and Scrum.
  • Knowledge of APIs, databases, version control, and system integrations.
  • Interest in AI technologies, large language models, and automation.

Advantageous Experience

  • Exposure to AI frameworks, LLMs, agent-based systems, or RAG solutions.
  • Experience with Docker, Linux, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with tools such as LiteLLM, Qdrant, pgvector, Langfuse, or similar technologies.
  • Relevant AI, cloud, or software development certifications.

What is in it for you?

  • Work with modern AI and automation technologies.
  • Gain exposure to every area of the business.
  • Learn from experienced engineers and mentors.
  • Remote work model.
  • Build real-world solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
  • Accelerate your technical and professional development in a rapidly growing field.

If you are excited about AI, automation, software engineering, and solving real business problems, we'd love to hear from you.

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