Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

2 hours, 29 minutes ago
Part-time
Mid Level
Software Development
Mindrift.ai: Be the “I” in AI

Mindrift.ai: Be the “I” in AI

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Internet Software & Services

Description

  • Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites and deliver structured datasets.
  • Use internal tools such as Apify and OpenRouter alongside custom workflows to collect, validate, and execute scraping tasks.
  • Handle dynamic and interactive web sources, including JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.
  • Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, and formatting verification.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using batching or parallelization.
  • Monitor failures and maintain stability when site structures change.
  • Collaborate with AI agents by providing critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control.
  • Adapt approaches to meet task requirements and ensure accurate, actionable results.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development.
  • Strong experience in Python web scraping using tools such as BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or similar.
  • Experience extracting data from dynamic content such as JavaScript, AJAX, infinite scroll, and APIs via proxies.
  • Proven ability to work with complex structures, including hierarchies, archived pages, and inconsistent HTML.
  • Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation for structured outputs such as CSV, JSON, or Google Sheets.
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI frameworks to improve automation and problem-solving.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Self-directed work ethic with the ability to troubleshoot independently.
  • English proficiency at Upper-intermediate (B2) level or above.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field is a plus.
  • A GitHub link is a plus.

Benefits

  • Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.
  • Earn up to $37 per hour equivalent depending on level and pace of contribution.
  • Access performance-based bonus programs for high-quality work and consistent delivery.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate.
  • Opportunity to contribute to projects from major tech innovators.
  • Freelance flexibility with part-time project-based work.

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