Senior AI Engineer (Payments Architecture & Strategy)

Most companies are still talking about AI. This role gives you the opportunity to architect it at enterprise scale.

Is this you?

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business challenges through technology. Equally comfortable in conversations with executives and technical teams, you thrive on influencing change, simplifying complexity and turning ambitious ideas into practical outcomes. Curiosity, leadership and a passion for innovation are what set you apart.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

Take ownership of shaping the future of a large-scale Payments environment by identifying automation opportunities, designing AI-enabled architectures and delivering intelligent solutions that create measurable business value. Working across Payments, Compliance, Engineering and Business teams, you'll build scalable automation frameworks, agent-based solutions and governance models that support long-term transformation. You'll enjoy this role because it combines hands-on engineering with strategic influence, giving you the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on how an organisation operates.

Where you'll be doing it

Join a highly respected technology consulting and transformation environment known for helping organisations modernise operations through innovation, automation and emerging technologies. The culture encourages collaboration, continuous learning and forward-thinking problem-solving, offering exposure to complex enterprise challenges and cutting-edge AI initiatives.

What you'll need

A minimum of 6 years' experience in AI Engineering, Solution Architecture, Automation Engineering, Data Engineering or a related field, together with proven success delivering enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. Strong knowledge of AI platforms, LLM orchestration, agentic systems and workflow automation is essential, along with experience using technologies such as Python, Spring AI, OpenAI, Anthropic, n8n, Camunda, Airflow or similar tools. Exposure to governance, compliance and regulated environments will be highly advantageous.

What you'll get

An opportunity to work on business-critical AI transformation programmes, influence enterprise architecture decisions and collaborate with industry-leading professionals. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a hybrid working environment, exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to shape the future of AI-enabled Payments operations.

For a confidential discussion please contact Judy Engelbrecht on LinkedIn, (010) 065 1655 or send your CV to ***email_hidden*** - we appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.