AI Engineer

WhatsappPrintPDFXLinked-inFacebookMore sharing optionsRemuneration: market-related Location: George Job level: Junior/Mid Type: Permanent Reference: #BH-413 Company: Badger HoldingsJob DescriptionAI Engineer – ARC (Badger Group) | George, Western CapeBuild the future. Automate the world. Turn intelligence into impact.If AI is your playground and automation is your love language then ARC wants you.We’re the innovation engine inside the Badger Group, and we’re hiring an AI Engineer who can turn complex problems into intelligent systems that actually deliver business value.This isn’t a “keep the lights on” role.It’s a build it, ship it, scale it role. Right here in George.What You’ll Do (the High-impact Stuff)Build the brainsYou’ll Design, Develop, And DeployConversational AI agentsGenerative AI systemsAutomation enginesCapacity-creating workflow botsAll built to enhance customer journeys, supercharge operations, and unlock real efficiencies across Badger International.Make It All Talk To Each OtherYou’ll integrate AI into:WhatsApp (Infobip/Clickatell), Connex, Microsoft CopilotCRMs like HubSpot/SalesforceInternal ops systems and self-service portalsAutomation layers that reduce manual work to zeroInnovate, optimise, repeatYou’ll monitor performance, fine-tune models, apply telemetry, troubleshoot issues, and push every AI solution to peak performance.If it can be automated, you’ll automate it.If it can be smarter, you’ll make it smarter.Partner with people, not just systemsYou’ll translate business needs into actual AI solutions people can use.You’ll guide teams, support rollouts, share knowledge, and help the organisation level up its AI literacy.Guard the gatesYou’ll Ensure Every AI System RespectsPOPIAGDPREthical AI standardsGovernance & security frameworksTrustworthy tech is non-negotiable.What You’ll Need To BringNon-negotiablesHands-on experience building & deploying conversational AI/automation in productionStrong Microsoft ecosystem skills: Copilot Studio, Power Automate, SharePoint, Azure AI FoundryPython proficiency (TensorFlow, LangChain, OpenAI API etc.)Integration mastery: WhatsApp/Messenger, CRM, ConnexAI, APIs, workflowsAzure cloud deployment, monitoring & optimisation experienceConfidence with Postman, VS Code, Docker & workflow automationStrong analytical and problem-solving superpowersAbility to explain complex tech in human languageUnderstanding of privacy, compliance & ethical AINice-to-haves (your Cheat Codes)Azure AI Foundry deployment and fine-tuningMLOps, CI/CD, version controlAI governance + telemetry dashboardsLLM architectures, prompt engineering, fine-tuningRAG pipelines, vector databases, retrieval systemsContainerisation knowledgeCloud/AI platform certificationsWho You AreIntegrity-driven, transparent, professionalCreative, innovative, hungry to solve real problemsCollaborative with cross-functional intelligenceAdaptable in a fast-moving tech worldAligned with Badger’s mission to deliver customer-centric, intelligent solutions Ready to build the AI future… from George?If you’re the kind of engineer who automates first, asks questions later, and gets a thrill out of watching systems come alive then ARC is waiting for you.Apply now. Build tomorrow.The position will be filled in line with the Badger culture, values and Employment Equity policy and plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented.Posted on 27 Nov 12:09, Closing date 26 Dec