Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities This is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a Python Data Scraping Engineer, you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches. Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets. Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements. Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior. Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery. Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes. Desired Candidate Profile At least 3 year 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). Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI frameworks to enhance automation and problem-solving. 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). Company Industry InternetE-commerceDotcom Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python) Get real-time job updates only on our App