Junior AI Software Engineer

<p><strong>Freelance | Remote (South Africa Hours)</strong><br>💰 <strong>Salary:</strong> $1,500 per month<br>🕘 <strong>Working Hours:</strong> 9:00am–6:00pm SAST, Full-time Freelance<br>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Preferred - South Africa (must have a reliable remote setup)</p><h3><strong>Step Into a Role With Purpose, Reach &amp; Real Impact</strong></h3><p>The Marisa Peer Organisation is a globally recognised leader in personal development and mental wellbeing, known for Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and the <em>“I Am Enough”</em> movement. Our work supports people around the world to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.</p><p>As we continue to expand our use of AI and automation, we’re building a small, high-impact technical team focused on using technology to genuinely improve human wellbeing. If you’re early in your engineering career and excited by the idea of building technology that helps people-not just products-this role offers a rare opportunity to grow while doing purposeful work.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>We are looking for a <strong>Junior AI Software Engineer</strong> to join our growing AI team, reporting directly to the <strong>Senior AI Software Engineer</strong>. This is a full-time freelance role within a two-person technical team, offering close mentorship, hands-on learning, and real ownership from day one.</p><p>You’ll work with proprietary data to help build the next generation of wellness tools-from customer-facing mobile and web applications to internal AI agents that streamline operations and personalise experiences. Your work will directly support our mission to help people master their minds and improve their mental wellbeing.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p>🤖 <strong>AI &amp; Automation Development</strong><br>Build AI agents and automations using Python and modern LLM frameworks</p><p>Support internal workflows, marketing personalisation, and operational efficiency</p><p>Assist in leveraging proprietary data to deliver personalised user experiences</p><p>📱 <strong>Application Development</strong><br>Develop mobile and web applications using JavaScript frameworks and native code</p><p>Integrate AI models into customer-facing tools used by students and therapy clients</p><p>🧩 <strong>API &amp; Backend Support</strong><br>Build and maintain APIs that connect AI models, data, and front-end applications</p><p>Support secure data flows across systems and platforms</p><p>☁️ <strong>Collaboration &amp; Growth</strong><br>Work closely with the Senior AI Software Engineer in a small, focused team</p><p>Learn best practices in AI, software architecture, and secure development</p><p>Follow guidance on data privacy, security, and compliance (GDPR/HIPAA)</p><h3><strong>Skills &amp; Experience</strong></h3><p>Hands-on experience with <strong>JavaScript</strong> and <strong>Python</strong> (through roles, internships, or personal projects)</p><p>Experience building functional applications or scripts</p><p>Strong interest in AI, Large Language Models, and intelligent agents</p><p>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment</p><p>Understanding of the importance of data privacy and security</p><p>Reliable remote working setup and availability during South Africa business hours</p><h3><strong>Nice to Have (Bonus Experience)</strong></h3><p>Experience working with LangChain or OpenAI APIs</p><p>Familiarity with React Native or similar JavaScript frameworks</p><p>Experience deploying or supporting applications on Microsoft Azure</p><p>Exposure to healthcare, wellness, or sensitive data environments</p><h3><strong>💖 Why Join Us?</strong></h3><p>✨ Work directly with a Senior AI Software Engineer in a small, high-trust team<br>✨ Hands-on learning and clear growth opportunities in AI and software engineering<br>✨ Real-world use of AI to support mental health and wellbeing<br>✨ Fully remote role with consistent South Africa working hours<br>✨ Be part of a purpose-driven organisation recognised as a <em>Most Loved Workplace</em><br>✨ Your work will be used by people around the world to improve their lives</p>