- KwaZulu-Natal Remote
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: IT Technology Technical
- Reference: 1845
Vacancy Details
Employer: Crayon Technologies (Pty) Ltd
How you'll role
As a Senior Google Cloud AI/ML Data Engineer, you'll spearhead the design and development of AI/ML pipelines utilizing revolutionary tools such as Vertex AI. Your role will anchor around managing MLOps, leading the integration of various data systems, and collaborating cross-functionally to redefine campaign optimization. You'll be instrumental in creating dynamic ad campaign strategies powered by real-time business analytics.
What you'll do
- Design and develop AI/ML pipelines using Vertex AI for demand forecasting, performance prediction, audience targeting, and creative optimization
- Lead data ingestion and processing of product feeds, business metrics, and market data using Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Pub/Sub
- Build and maintain BigQuery datasets, perform schema design, and manage feature engineering pipelines
- Work closely with backend and frontend teams to expose ML endpoints via scalable APIs (Cloud Run + FastAPI/Node.js)
- Manage the full MLOps lifecycle including training, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of models
- Contribute to Terraform infrastructure modules for Vertex AI, BigQuery, IAM, Cloud Run, and Networking
- Collaborate with digital marketing, product, and data teams to define campaign optimization rules and automation logic
- Support integration of campaign execution platforms (Google Ads API, DV360, Meta, TikTok) with AI-generated decisions
- Implement robust data governance, access control (IAM), secret management, and audit logging
- Participate in architectural reviews, technical documentation, and performance optimization
Required Skills
- Sql: 5 to 6 years
- Google Cloud Platform: 5 to 6 years
- Api Management: 5 to 6 years
- Regression Modeling: 5 to 6 years
Candidate Requirements
What you'll need
- 5+ years experience on GCP with expertise in BigQuery, Vertex AI, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run
- Strong DevOps/MLOps knowledge and CI/CD pipeline implementation on GCP
- Proficiency in supervised learning, time-series forecasting, classification, and regression modeling
- Experience with Python-based ML tools (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Strong SQL skills for BigQuery and transformation pipelines
- Experience integrating and managing APIs like Google Ads API, Meta Marketing API, and TikTok API
- Knowledge of Node.js and/or Python API development (FastAPI preferred)
- Ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams
- Agile and milestone-driven project delivery mindset
- Strong communication and documentation skills
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