Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

1 week, 1 day ago
Part-time
Mid Level
Software Development
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.
  • Leverage available tools and custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution.
  • Ensure reliable extraction from 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 systematic verification.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using batching or parallelization and monitor failures.
  • Maintain stability and adapt scraping approaches when minor site structure changes occur.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development.
  • Strong experience in Python web scraping using BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or similar tools.
  • Experience extracting data from dynamic content, including JS, AJAX, infinite scroll, and APIs via proxies.
  • Proven ability to work with complex data structures, including hierarchies, archived pages, and inconsistent HTML.
  • Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, with delivery of structured datasets in CSV, JSON, or Google Sheets.
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI frameworks to support automation and problem-solving.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Self-directed work style with the ability to troubleshoot independently.
  • English proficiency at Upper-intermediate (B2) 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

  • Remote part-time freelance opportunity.
  • Estimated workload of 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.
  • Compensation up to $30 per hour equivalent, depending on contribution level and pace.

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