Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer (Freelance)

1 hour, 30 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 to ensure complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.
  • Use internal tools such as Apify and OpenRouter, along with 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.
  • Validate outputs against quality standards through cross-source consistency checks, formatting checks, and systematic verification before delivery.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization.
  • Monitor scraping failures and maintain stability when websites change structure slightly.
  • Handle technical precision for web extraction and data processing across diverse sources.
  • Collaborate within a hybrid AI + human workflow by applying critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control.

Requirements

  • At least 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, including dynamic content such as JS, AJAX, infinite scroll, and APIs via proxies.
  • Proven ability to extract data from complex structures such as hierarchies, archived pages, and inconsistent HTML.
  • Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, with experience delivering structured datasets in CSV, JSON, or Google Sheets.
  • Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS or equivalent, and containerization with Docker in real workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar, applied to automation tasks.
  • Upper-intermediate English proficiency (B2) or above is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Self-directed work ethic with the ability to troubleshoot independently.
  • A GitHub link is a plus.

Benefits

  • Part-time remote freelance opportunity.
  • Estimated workload of around 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.
  • Compensation up to $45 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution.
  • Work on AI projects through Mindrift’s platform with access to specialized project work.

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