Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

10 hours, 46 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, along with custom workflows, to accelerate data collection and validation.
  • Extract data reliably from dynamic and interactive web sources, including JavaScript-rendered content.
  • Validate outputs against quality standards, formatting requirements, and cross-source consistency checks.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using batching or parallelization.
  • Monitor failures and maintain stability when websites change structure or behavior.
  • Collaborate with AI agents by providing critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control.
  • Adapt scraping approaches to handle changing site behavior and difficult page structures.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field is a plus.
  • Strong experience in Python web scraping with tools such as BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or similar.
  • Experience extracting data from dynamic content such as JS, 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 support automation and problem-solving.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
  • Self-directed work ethic with the ability to troubleshoot independently.
  • English proficiency at Upper-intermediate (B2) or above.
  • A GitHub link is a plus.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work on your own schedule.
  • Work with only a laptop and stable internet connection.
  • Hands-on experience in a hybrid environment where human experts collaborate with AI agents.
  • Performance-based bonus programs for high-quality work and consistent delivery.

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