Senior Python engineer building reliable web-scraping and data-extraction workflows for Mindrift’s AI technology projects. Processing dynamic websites into accurate, validated structured datasets.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites
Ensure complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets
Use tools and custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution
Extract data from dynamic and interactive web sources, including JavaScript-rendered content
Adapt scraping approaches to changing site behavior and structures
Enforce data quality through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, formatting compliance, and systematic verification
Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization
Monitor failures and maintain stability against minor site structure changes
Work with tools such as Apify, OpenRouter, and other technologies
Requirements
At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required)
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus
Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies
Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML)
Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets)
Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real workflows
Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently
A link to GitHub is a plus
English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required)
Benefits
Part-time remote opportunity
Estimated 10–20 hours per week during active phases
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