Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer (Freelance)

1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Part-time
Senior
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 with complete coverage and accuracy.
  • Use internal tools such as Apify and OpenRouter alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution.
  • Extract data reliably from dynamic and interactive web sources, including JavaScript-rendered content and sites with changing behavior.
  • Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, formatting compliance, and systematic verification before delivery.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using batching or parallelization while monitoring failures and maintaining stability.
  • Adapt scraping approaches to handle site changes, anti-bot measures, and complex website structures.
  • Clean, normalize, and validate extracted data for delivery in formats such as CSV, JSON, or Google Sheets.
  • Collaborate within a hybrid AI + human system by providing critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control.

Requirements

  • 5+ 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 technical foundation with practical experience in scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Strong experience in Python web scraping using BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or similar tools.
  • Experience extracting data from dynamic content such as JavaScript, AJAX, infinite scroll, and APIs via proxies.
  • Proven ability to extract data from complex structures, including hierarchies, archived pages, and inconsistent HTML.
  • Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, with structured dataset delivery in CSV, JSON, or Google Sheets.
  • Experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS and containerization with Docker in real workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar tools for automation.
  • 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) or above.
  • A GitHub link is a plus.

Benefits

  • Part-time remote freelance opportunity.
  • Estimated workload of around 10–20 hours per week during active phases.
  • Compensation of up to $45 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution.
  • Opportunity to work on AI projects through Mindrift’s specialist platform.
  • Chance to contribute to a hybrid AI + human system on a specialized Tendem project.

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