Senior Full Stack Python Engineer (OCR / Computer Vision)

Role: Senior Full Stack Python Engineer (OCR / Computer Vision)
Location: Remote (Onsite 1 week per month required)
Work Time Zone: EST
Preferred States: PA, NJ, NY, DE, OH
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Duration: Up to 12 Months

Position Overview

This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing and scaling production systems that process images, perform OCR, and deliver results through APIs and React-based applications.

The ideal candidate will have strong backend Python expertise and the ability to contribute to frontend development when required.

Required Skills (Mandatory)

• 8+ years Python (production systems)
• 5+ years FastAPI or equivalent framework
• 5+ years OCR / Computer Vision experience
• PostgreSQL (schema design & optimization)
• JavaScript + React (production-level)
• Azure Cloud (including Azure Service Bus)
• AKS / Kubernetes
• Linux environment expertise
• REST API design
• Containerization (Podman/Docker)
• Secure API design best practices

Core Skills

• Python Backend Engineering
• OCR & Image Processing Systems
• Computer Vision
• FastAPI
• PostgreSQL
• Azure Cloud Architecture
• Azure Service Bus (Event-driven systems)
• AKS / Kubernetes
• React Frontend Development
• REST APIs
• Containerized Deployments
• Distributed Systems
• OOP & SOLID Principles