Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

2 days, 18 hours 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 speed up data collection and task execution.
  • Extract data reliably from dynamic and interactive web sources, including JavaScript-rendered content.
  • Validate extracted data through checks, cross-source consistency controls, and systematic verification before delivery.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using batching or parallelization.
  • Monitor failures and maintain stability when site structures change.
  • Clean, normalize, and format scraped data according to specified requirements.

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 Python web scraping experience with tools like BeautifulSoup and 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, with structured outputs such as CSV, JSON, or Google Sheets.
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI frameworks to support automation and problem-solving.
  • Upper-intermediate English proficiency (B2) or above.
  • GitHub link is a plus.

Benefits

  • Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a hybrid environment where human experts and AI agents collaborate.
  • Participate in performance-based bonus programs.
  • Earn up to $20 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution.

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