Artificial Intelligence Developer / Full-Time / Hybrid / Middletown, PA

Artificial Intelligence Developer / Full-Time / Hybrid / Middletown, PA

Become a member of a growing team of Information Technology professionals making an impact and providing solutions for Government and Commercial clients since 1996 Join the Domino Tech Team!

Accepting Candidates Until 10/03/2025 at 2:00 PM

The Position:
Client: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC)
Position Title: PTC - Artificial Intelligence Developer Exception (778008)
Location: Hybrid; Remote Off-Site and On-Site in Middletown, PA
Duration: Initial term through 06/30/2026 (+ Annual Renewal in 1-Year Terms)

Note: This position is a hybrid, remote off-site and on-site as needed, typically 3-4 days per month. In addition to the PA ePATCH background check, PTC requires a National Criminal Background Check prior to engagement start.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is looking for a Machine Learning (ML) Vision Engineer with a solid foundation in software development and proven experience in image processing, computer vision, and machine learning. This role is central to our Optical Character Recognition (OCR) project, which powers real-time, large-scale image-based transaction processing.

- Design, implement, and optimize Machine Learning based computer vision components, including:
- Object detection and image classification models.
- OCR pipelines integrating third-party and in-house engines.
- Image quality assessment classifiers (e.g., overexposed, underexposed, obstructed).
- Develop robust, production-ready Python code with strong Object Oriented Design (OOD) principles.
- Collaborate with system architect to integrate Machine Learning components into a distributed, message-driven architecture.
- Implement data-driven training, evaluation, and feedback loops for OCR and image classifiers.
- Optimize model performance for near real-time transaction workflows (latency and throughput).
- Participate in system-level design discussions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and adaptability.
- Work closely with database, Application Programming Interface (API), and DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and testing.
- Build frameworks and systems, not just proof-of-concept notebooks.
- Fully document all created work associated with this position, including technical and functional designs and diagrams, test plans, test scripts, impact analysis reports, lessons learned, best practices for others to follow, plus any other documentation as required by the PTC. This documentation shall follow the format and/or templates as instructed by the PTC.
- Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with technology staff, business owners, project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.
- Lead and participate in project team activities for system work efforts related to enterprise systems.
- Work independently to accomplish the tasks and duties assigned.
- Adhere to and follow all PTC standards, policies, and procedures.
- Utilize various software and/or technology tools to perform job duties.
- Perform tasks and other duties as related to this position and role and assigned by the PTC.

The Skills and Experience:
- Strong professional experience with Python (must be clearly demonstrated in resume)
- Solid background in software engineering: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, clean code, and testable architectures
- Experience with image processing and computer vision frameworks (e.g., OpenCV, Pillow)
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
- OCR-related experience (such as Tesseract, PaddleOCR, EasyOCR, or custom models)
- Familiarity with object detection (such as YOLO, Faster R-CNN, SSD, etc.)
- Knowledge of classification, feature extraction, and evaluation metrics for vision tasks
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office 365 suite of software including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus proficient in Microsoft ADO Testing Module
- Bachelor s degree in business management or information systems; Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted

The Company:
The mission of Domino Technologies, Inc. is to provide clients with IT solutions for their individual business processes that lead to strategic market advantages. Since its founding in 1996, the Domino Tech Team has built a solid record of performance working with clients in the Government and Commercial sectors.

The Perks:
- Excellent Market Salary
- Competitive Benefits
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Positive Work-Life Balance

The Location:
Domino Technologies is based in the Harrisburg area the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Dauphin County. Located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area.

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