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AI/ML Data Engineer

  • Western Cape Remote
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: IT Technology Technical
  • Reference: 1845

Apply before May 01 2026 | 60 Days left

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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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