AI Developer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

6 - 12-month contract, dependent on client requirements.

COMPANY:

UnicornClub.io is your platform designed to help funded FinTech startups, scaleups, and growing tech companies build and scale their tech teams faster by tapping into our unique South African talent pool.

LOCATION:

South Africa

WORKING MODEL:

Remote

JOB OVERVIEW:

An experienced and forward-thinking AI Developer is sought to join a remote-first team. This role is focused on designing and building intelligent automation solutions and AI-powered bots that improve efficiency and enhance digital processes across business functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong developer with deep practical knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation frameworks. FinTech industry experience will be considered a strong advantage.


DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement AI-powered bots and automation solutions tailored to business requirements.
• Build intelligent agents capable of handling tasks such as customer engagement, data processing, system monitoring, or workflow automation.
• Collaborate with AI Engineers and DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration of bots within the wider infrastructure.
• Develop robust and scalable codebases for automated systems using AI/ML algorithms.
• Integrate third-party APIs, large language models, and natural language processing tools as required.
• Conduct performance testing, validation, and iteration to ensure bots operate reliably and efficiently in production environments.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI, automation, and intelligent agent development.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience using AI/ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, spaCy, Hugging Face, or OpenAI APIs.
• Solid experience in building bots or virtual agents for specific use cases (e.g. task automation, customer service, workflow triggers).
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP), chatbot frameworks (e.g. Rasa, Dialogflow), and LLMs (e.g. GPT-based models).
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and backend systems integration.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and AI design patterns.
• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Comfortable working in Agile development environments and remote teams.
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 4 years experience as an AI Developer, Software Developer (AI-focused), or in a similar automation development role.
• Demonstrated experience building production-grade bots or intelligent automation solutions.
  

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Experience in the FinTech industry or with financial datasets and automation use cases.
• Knowledge of robotic process automation (RPA) tools (e.g. UiPath, Automation Anywhere).
• Experience in developing task-specific agents such as financial assistants, fraud detection bots, or automated reporting tools.
• Familiarity with MLOps or version control for AI-driven applications.
  

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.