AI Engineer

Posted July 30

Company Description

Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 286,200 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters.

Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services.

Our professionals are unified by a collaborative culture that fosters integrity, outstanding value to markets and clients, commitment to each other, and strength from cultural diversity. They are committed to strengthening corporate responsibility, building public trust, and making a positive impact in their communities. We understand that our professionals hold interests outside of the work space and we aim to encourage work/life balance, supporting them in all aspects of their lives.

Our talented professionals and our clients understand the link between a strong learning and development programme and the ability for Deloitte to deliver on its promise of consistent, high-quality service delivery worldwide.

Whatever your age, gender or culture, take your career to the next level with the talents and capabilities you will develop at Deloitte.

About Consulting

Innovation, transformation and leadership occur in many ways. At Deloitte, our ability to help solve clients’ most complex issues is distinct. We deliver strategy and implementation, from a business and technology view, to help you lead in the markets where you compete.

Specialized Competencies

  • Strategy Consumer and Marketing

    Strategic and Business Design, Mergers and Acquisitions, Customer and Applied Design, Advertising, Marketing and Commerce, Digital Customer

  • Core Business Operations

    Operations Transformation, Industry Solutions (Experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications and Technology, Consumer and Industrial Products, and Oil and Gas are a plus), Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Analytics, and Cognitive

  • Human Capital

    HR Transformation, Organization Transformation, Workforce Transformation

  • Enterprise Technology and Performance

    Finance and Performance, Supply Chain and Network Operations, Technology Strategy and Transformation, ERP: SAP, Emerging ERP Solutions

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and experience with various AI frameworks and tools. This role requires hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI models, along with proficiency in programming and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models using supervised and unsupervised algorithms, including regression, classification, ensemble models, RNN, LSTM, and GRU.
  • Utilize deep learning algorithms and artificial neural networks to develop predictive and prescriptive analytics solutions.
  • Apply natural language processing (NLP) techniques for text analytics, document AI, OCR, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and topic modeling.
  • Leverage LangChain and Open LLM frameworks for tasks such as summarization, classification, named entity recognition, and question answering.
  • Develop generative AI techniques, including prompt engineering and working with Vector DB, and various large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI, LlamaIndex, Azure OpenAI, and other open-source LLMs.
  • Gain hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture, fine-tuning techniques, and inferencing frameworks.
  • Work with big data technologies and frameworks to manage and analyze large datasets.
  • Utilize Microsoft Azure for building and monitoring CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable deployment of AI models and applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver AI solutions that meet organizational needs.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, and implement best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng, B.Tech., HND, etc.) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field with a minimum of second class upper degree/upper credit.
  • Have minimum of a credit in five (5) O ’levels subjects including Mathematics and English in one sitting only.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in predictive and prescriptive analytics, including machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
  • At least 2 years of experience in NLP, text analytics, document AI, OCR, sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and topic modeling.
  • 1+ years of experience in using LangChain and Open LLM frameworks for various NLP tasks.
  • Proficiency in generative AI techniques and tools, including prompt engineering, Vector DB, and large language models.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies such as RAG architecture, fine-tuning, and inferencing frameworks.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies and frameworks.
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Azure, particularly in building and monitoring CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with additional programming languages and tools relevant to AI and machine learning.
  • Familiarity with other cloud platforms and AI frameworks.
  • Published research or contributions to the AI community through open-source projects or academic papers.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Workplace:

On-site

Office:
Nigeria

Lagos

Employment:

Full-time