Microsoft Azure AI Specialist

at  iOCO

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa -

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Immediate16 Dec, 2024Not Specified18 Sep, 20243 year(s) or aboveR,Programming Languages,Cloud,Security Protocols,Communication Skills,Service Integration,Technical Documentation,Data Science,Machine Learning,Retail,Computer Science,Azure,Finance,Python,AlgorithmsNoNo
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Description:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Azure certifications such as Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar.
  • Azure Certifications (AI-100, AI-102, DP-100, or equivalent).

Responsibilities:

THE ROLE

Our Client is looking for a Microsoft Azure AI Specialist to be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing AI and machine learning (ML) solutions using the Azure platform. The role requires a deep understanding of Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and AI-related data platforms. The specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative AI applications, optimize cloud performance, and provide actionable insights from data-driven solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Solution Design and Architecture:
  • Design and architect AI/ML solutions using Azure services (Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, Bot Services, etc.).
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide strategic insights, and create AI-driven solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Model Development & Deployment:
  • Build, train, and deploy machine learning models on Azure.
  • Use Azure tools for data wrangling, preprocessing, and model evaluation.
  • Ensure that AI models are scalable and optimized for performance in production environments.
  • Azure AI Services Integration:
  • Integrate Azure AI services (e.g., Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Speech APIs) into applications to deliver intelligent experiences.
  • Customize Cognitive Services to meet specific business needs.
  • Data Management:
  • Work with data engineers and data scientists to ensure the proper setup of data pipelines and Azure Data Lake for AI model training.
  • Optimize data storage and retrieval processes for AI workloads.
  • Cloud Optimization & Security:
  • Ensure the AI solutions are secure, scalable, and cost-effective within the Azure cloud environment.
  • Apply cloud security principles, data privacy laws, and best practices when working with sensitive data.
  • Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Partner with development teams, data scientists, product managers, and business leaders to ensure seamless implementation of AI solutions.
  • Educate stakeholders on the benefits and limitations of AI in business operations.
  • Continuous Learning & Innovation:
  • Stay updated on the latest Azure AI and machine learning advancements, incorporating new techniques and services into existing solutions.
  • Participate in hackathons, workshops, and conferences to enhance expertise in AI and Azure.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:3.0Max:8.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

IT Software - Other

Information Technology

Graduate

Computer Science, Engineering

Proficient

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Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa