AI Engineer

We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in doing their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and can grow.

About the role:

At Capitec, the Software Engineer (AI) plays a pivotal role in our cross-functional team, dedicated to the full software development lifecycle of our GenAI-based products. This includes research, development, deployment, and the ongoing operation of each product. As a Software Engineer (AI), you will be responsible for research, designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing complex AI-driven software systems and applications. Your focus will be on scalability, performance, and future requirements.

You will work closely with our team of designers and developers to deliver robust GenAI solutions. This role also involves guiding and supporting developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status, and resolution of engineering problems. Your expertise in utilizing generative models, natural language processing, and AI-driven workflows will be crucial in creating intelligent systems that can generate content, automate creative tasks, and enhance user experiences in novel ways.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years of work experience in a ML/AI or associated domains
• 3+ years of experience with AI/Machine Learning techniques, model development and deployment
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and AI development tools is a must
• Experience with information retrieval systems and Search
• Proficiency in Python, Java or C++, and other relevant programming languages
• Strong expertise in Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with microservice architecture and building microservices
• Experience with messaging platforms and systems
• RESTful API design and development principles is a must
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively within a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions
• Proficiency in English is required.

Skills:

• Rapid-prototyping Skills
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity; applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: