Data Scientist: AI Engineer
Old Mutual Limited Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Financial Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable machine learning pipelines and production inference systems. You will collaborate with data scientists to deploy models, implement MLOps best practices, and ensure system reliability and observability.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in software or machine learning engineering with strong Python programming skills. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering is required, along with proficiency in cloud platforms, containerization, and ML frameworks.
Full description
Let's Write Africa's Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, deploy, and maintain scalable ML systems that move models from experimentation into reliable production environments. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering, and machine learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scalable ML pipelines and production inference systems
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize machine learning models in production
- Design APIs and services for ML model consumption
- Implement CI/CD for ML workflows and MLOps best practices
- Develop feature stores, model registries, and automated retraining workflows
- Improve model observability, monitoring, and drift detection
- Collaborate with Data Scientists to productionize prototypes
- Ensure ML systems meet governance, security, and compliance requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering or ML engineering
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience with ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
- Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies
- Strong understanding of APIs, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Experience with SQL and data engineering concepts
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Skills
Action Planning, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Executing Plans, IT Architecture, IT Network Security, Policies & Procedures
Competencies
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Cultivates Innovation
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Manages Ambiguity
Manages Complexity
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom): Computer Science And Engineering (Required), NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
19 August 2026 , 23:59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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