Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

5 days, 6 hours ago
Freelance
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 and deliver structured datasets with complete coverage and accuracy.
  • Use available tools and custom workflows to speed up data collection, validation, and task execution.
  • Extract data reliably from dynamic and interactive web sources, including JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.
  • Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency checks, formatting adherence, and systematic verification before delivery.
  • Scale scraping operations for large datasets using batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site changes.

Requirements

  • At least 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 handling dynamic content such as JS, 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 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 ethic with the ability to troubleshoot independently.
  • Upper-intermediate (B2) or higher English proficiency.
  • 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 work.
  • Estimated 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.
  • Up to $30 per hour equivalent compensation, depending on contribution level and pace.

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