Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Part-time
Junior
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 and deliver structured datasets with complete coverage and accuracy.
  • Use internal tools such as Apify and OpenRouter alongside custom workflows to speed up data collection, validation, and task execution.
  • Extract data reliably from dynamic and interactive websites, including JavaScript-rendered content and sites with changing behavior.
  • Validate output through quality checks, cross-source consistency checks, formatting verification, and final review before delivery.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using batching or parallelization while monitoring failures and maintaining stability.
  • Adapt scraping approaches to handle site structure changes and other reliability issues.
  • Collaborate within a hybrid AI + human system by providing critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development.
  • Strong Python web scraping experience using tools such as BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or similar.
  • Experience extracting data from dynamic content, including JavaScript, AJAX, infinite scroll, and APIs via proxies.
  • Proven ability to work with complex structures such as 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 improve 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 level (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

  • Up to $37 per hour equivalent, depending on contribution level and pace.
  • Fully remote work on your own schedule.
  • Freelance, part-time opportunity with flexible availability.
  • Hands-on experience in a hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate.
  • Performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.
  • Access to a platform connecting specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators.

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