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AI Engineer (Expert): DevOps + Cloud (Azure/AWS) + Observability + AI/Agent-based systems

Abalobi Solutions

South Africa · On-site Full-time 2d ago

About the role

Introduction

We are looking for an Expert AI Engineer to join a dynamic, globally connected IT environment focused on building and operating cutting-edge AI platforms. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives at the intersection of cloud, DevOps, and AI systems, with a strong focus on observability and platform reliability. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust AI observability platform, ensuring seamless performance, scalability, and governance across cloud-native environments.

Working within a fast-paced, innovation-driven team, you will be responsible for managing platform infrastructure, implementing data pipelines, and driving operational excellence in AI systems. This opportunity suits someone who thinks in terms of systems, telemetry, and failure modes, and is comfortable balancing engineering autonomy with structured governance. If you are passionate about building resilient AI platforms and enjoy working with modern technologies such as Azure/AWS, DevOps, GitOps, and agent-based frameworks, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Essential & Advantageous Skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Cloud Operations (Azure/AWS)

Application Observability/Telemetry

Dev Ops

Agent framework familiarity

Git Ops

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

BMW Systems Integration

AI Agent building and configuration

IaC (Terraform/CrossPlane/ArgoCD)

Data engineering Skills(Kafka/ETL/Spark)

Role & Responsibilities

Building and operating the AI Observability platform

Managing Platform Infrastructure

Scope and manage platform access management

Design and Implement Data pipeline solutions

Manage daily platform operations

Qualification/Experience

A platform / DevOps engineer with deep observability expertise

Comfortable operating cloud-native, governed AI platforms

Technically fluent in agent-based systems

Thinks in systems, telemetry, and failure modes, not just dashboards

Able to balance engineering autonomy with BMW’s governance requirements

What do we offer you?

Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes

Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period

High Work-Life balance

Remote / On-site work location flexibility

Affordable BMW Group vehicle promotions (buying or leasing options available, terms and conditions apply)

Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment

Modern, state-of-the-art offices

Dynamic Global Team collaboration

Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology

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