Python Full stack Engineer with OCR

Python Full stack Engineer with OCRThis Statement of Work is to procure the Staff Augmentation services for one Senior Full Stack Python Engineer (Optical Character Recognition / Computer Vision) for 12+ months to perform many functions associated with the implementation and support of the Unified Back Office Solution (UBOS) project.We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer with extensive experience in systems driven by Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Computer Vision. This hands-on software engineering role focuses on building and scaling production systems that process images, perform OCR, and deliver results via robust APIs and client-facing applications.

Backend & OCR Systems

• Design, implement, and maintain workflows for Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and image processing, covering everything from data ingestion to evaluation and output.
• Develop scalable backend services in Python using Fast API.
• Integrate with third-party OCR engines through REST APIs, managing retries, errors, and fallback strategies.
• Implement preprocessing techniques and quality improvement measures.
• Contribute to improving OCR accuracy by utilizing feedback from manual reviews and downstream validation processes.
• Design data models and storage solutions for OCR results, metadata, and audit trails using PostgreSQL.

Full-Stack Skills

• Develop and maintain React-based web applications for internal and client-facing tools.
• Implement responsive User Interface components using JavaScript / React.
• Collaborate closely with backend services to integrate OCR functionality into the UI.
• Understand and work with HTTP/HTTPS, authentication flows, and API contracts

Do you have experience in SQL?, The ideal candidate will have a strong Python background and the ability to develop backend services from start to finish, while also contributing to the frontend when necessary. This position lies at the intersection of backend systems, computer vision and OCR pipelines, distributed services, and modern frontend delivery.

• Python: an expert level in Python with 8+ years’ experience implementing and supporting production systems.
• FastAPI: 5+ years’ experience with FastAPI or equivalent Python API frameworks.

OCR / Computer Vision: 5+ years of experience working with OCR and computer vision technologies, with a strong understanding of domain-specific applications.

PostgreSQL / SQL: Proficiency in schema design, query writing, and performance optimization.

JavaScript + React, HTML/CSS: Proven experience in production-level frontend development.

Azure cloud, Azure Service Bus: Knowledge of Azure cloud services or equivalent messaging systems.

AKS / Kubernetes: Hands-on experience with container orchestration using AKS or Kubernetes.

Linux environments: Strong understanding and practical experience working in Linux environments.

• Proficiency in REST API design and integration.
• Experience with JSON-based data exchange.
• Expertise in containerized development and deployment workflows.
• Knowledge of secure API design and operational best practices., * How many years of FastAPI experience you have?
• How many years of Python coding experience you have?
• How many years of experience do you have in OCR?

700 South Eisenhower Boulevard, Middletown, PA 17057 Hybrid work $75 - $90 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance, Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan