We Are Hiring: Full Stack AI Engineers Contract Duration: 6 Months Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid-3 days in the office) Are you passionate about building AI-powered applications that solve real business problems? We are seeking experienced Full Stack AI Engineers to join an exciting AI Transformation initiative and help deliver innovative, secure, and scalable AI solutions. As a Full Stack AI Engineer, you will design, build, and deliver end-to-end AI applications that transform business processes into intelligent digital products. This role combines modern web development, backend engineering, AI integration, RAG, agentic workflows, automation, and enterprise system integration. **Key Responsibilities:** Develop full-stack AI applications from concept through production Build responsive web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS Develop backend APIs and services using Python, FastAPI, Node.js, NestJS, or Express Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG solutions, and AI orchestration frameworks Create intelligent assistants, copilots, automation tools, and knowledge management solutions Implement secure authentication, authorization, and enterprise-grade data handling Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, designers, and platform teams Build reusable AI components, templates, and engineering standards Support deployment, testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement of AI products **Technical Skills Required:** React, Next.js, TypeScript Python, FastAPI, Node.js, NestJS, Express REST APIs, GraphQL, Webhooks PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, or similar databases Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, OpenAI API, Claude API RAG, Embeddings, Vector Databases, Search Indexing LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, or similar frameworks OAuth, JWT, RBAC, Secure API Design GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines **Requirements:** 5+ years of Full Stack Development, Backend Engineering, or AI Application Development experience 2+ years building cloud-based or enterprise digital solutions Experience integrating APIs and third-party services Exposure to LLMs, AI Copilots, Chatbots, Intelligent Assistants, or Automation Platforms Strong understanding of secure application development and agile delivery **Preferred Experience:** Fintech, Banking, Payments, Telecoms, or Enterprise Technology environments Azure ecosystem and AI services Workflow automation, document processing, and knowledge management solutions Conversational AI, chat applications, and voice/IVR solutions Responsible AI and privacy-by-design practices