ai engineer/specialist

Kenya

AI ENGINEER/SPECIALIST

Organization

• Farsight Africa Group

Posted 14 Apr 2025 Closing date 23 Sep 2025

About Farsight Technologies
Established in 2015 as a subsidiary of Farsight Africa Group, Farsight Africa Technologies Ltd is on a mission to digitally enable and empower last frontier markets by promoting technology adoption in politically vulnerable states. Farsight Africa Technologies focuses on developing robust software and hardware solutions that address the gapping needs for the automation of government services.

BE THE STRATEGY BEHIND THE GAME.

Farsight is growing quickly, and we're seeking a highly skilled Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert to serve as an onsite consultant. The consultant will play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our products, ensuring they remain competitive in the rapidly evolving market landscape.

What You'll Do As Ai Engineer/Specialist
AI Solution Design & Integration

• Assess client applications and systems to identify areas where AI can add value (automation, analytics, personalization, forecasting, etc.).
• Design AI integration roadmaps aligned with client business objectives and technical infrastructure.

• Develop APIs, microservices, and middleware to connect AI models with existing client platforms.

• Model Development & Deployment

• Select, fine-tune, and deploy machine learning and NLP models for client-specific use cases.

• Integrate pre-trained AI models (e.g., LLMs, computer vision, recommendation engines) into applications.

• Optimize model performance for speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

• System Integration

• Ensure AI components seamlessly integrate with client databases, ERPs, CRMs, and other enterprise systems.

• Work with client IT teams to ensure compatibility with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or on-prem infrastructure.

• Implement APIs and data pipelines to support real-time AI functionality.

• Data Management

• Collaborate with data engineers to structure, clean, and prepare client data for AI use.

• Design pipelines for continuous model training, retraining, and updating.

• Establish monitoring and feedback loops for model accuracy and reliability.

• Testing & Quality Assurance

• Run end-to-end integration tests to ensure AI solutions perform reliably in client environments.

• Implement monitoring dashboards for AI model performance and drift detection.

• Troubleshoot integration issues and provide ongoing technical support.

• Collaboration & Advisory

• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and client stakeholders to align AI features with user needs.

• Provide technical guidance and training to client teams on using and maintaining AI systems.
• Document AI workflows, integration processes, and best practices.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related field. A Master's or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AI development, with a proven track record of deploying AI solutions in a business environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading AI projects from conception to deployment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or C++.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and data processing techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and deploying AI models in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of data engineering practices, including data cleaning, feature engineering, and pipeline construction.
• Relevant AI and machine learning certifications are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to convey complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to responsible AI practices.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

WHO ARE WE A GOOD FIT FOR?

Our benefit comes from our client's success; our approach is, therefore, client-centric. Recognizing this balance of mutual achievement, our operations teams create the framework from which we can best respond to our clients' needs. Our professional, experienced workforce, connecting across Farsight departments as a unified team, applies the tailored programmes for each client. If that sounds like you, apply and join our team.

WE, AS FARSIGHT AFRICA GROUP.

Our mission is to promote Development and Prosperity through concise, consistent, innovative services and products. We strive to become the go-to advisory services company contributing to a better tomorrow for our clients and communities.

BE PART OF THE TEAM

Farsight Africa is a diverse and dynamic organization that develops relationships through reliability, innovation, and accountability. We seek long-term partnerships, and clients return to us as they benefit from the tailored solutions of the Farsight Africa team.

How to apply

Application Process

Interested Candidates Are Invited To Submit The Following

• A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
• A cover letter explaining their interest in the role and how their expertise aligns with the objectives outlined.
• Examples of previous AI projects or a portfolio demonstrating their work

Kindly send your application letter and CV to before 23rd September 2025. Applications shall be reviewed on a rolling basis until the right candidate has been selected.

Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Nairobi Source

• Farsight Africa Group

Type

• Consultancy

Career category

• Information and Communications Technology

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

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