AI Engineer
1 First Place, Cnr Simmonds & Pritchard Streets, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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FirstRand Corporate Centre
Hello Future AI Engineer
As part of our Core Banking Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
Are you someone who can:
- Design, develop, and fine-tune AI models, including Large Language Models and conversational agents
- Build robust data pipelines for training, validating, and deploying AI models
- Optimise model performance and refine prompt strategies
- Integrate AI solutions into production systems with scalability and security in mind
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI development with business needs
You will be an ideal candidate if you:
- Have a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field
- Have 3 to 5 years of experience in AI, with 1 to 2 years ideally at specialist level
- Are proficient in Python and familiar with frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
You will have access to:
- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- Challenging work that pushes boundaries
- A culture of innovation and continuous learning
We can be a match if you are:
- Curious & courageous – driven by a desire to learn and explore
- Obsessed with mastery – always striving to improve and excel
- Passionate about ethical AI and responsible innovation
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications that integrate with AI agents built in Copilot Studio.
- Build and optimize conversational flows, triggers, and actions using Copilot Studio and Power Automate.
- Integrate AI agents with external APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver intelligent, user-centric solutions.
- Stay current with AI trends and rapidly evolving platforms, continuously learning and applying new tools.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 3+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Automate.
- Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, or similar frameworks.
- Familiarity with Power Platform, Dataverse, and Azure services.
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with webhooks.
- Solid understanding of conversational UX and AI agent design.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Google AgentSpace or similar conversational AI platforms.
- Experience building and managing MCP servers.
- Familiarity with n8n or other workflow automation tools.
- Exposure to Microsoft 365, Teams, or Dynamics 365 integrations.
- Background in AI/ML, NLP, or chatbot development.
What We’re Looking For:
- A fast learner who’s excited about the evolving AI landscape.
- Someone who’s proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented.
- A developer who’s not afraid to experiment with new platforms and technologies.
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
19/07/25All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our AI, ML, Data Science Salary Index 💰
Tags: APIs Azure Banking Chatbots Conversational AI Copilot Data pipelines Excel JavaScript LLMs Machine Learning NLP Node.js Pipelines Python PyTorch React Security TensorFlow TypeScript UX
Perks/benefits: Career development
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