Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of comprehensive data extraction processes across intricate websites, ensuring thorough coverage, precision, and dependable delivery of structured datasets.

• Utilize tools and tailored workflows to expedite data collection, validation, and task execution while adhering to specified requirements.

• Guarantee consistent extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adjusting methodologies for JavaScript-rendered content and evolving site behaviors.

• Implement data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency measures, formatting guidelines, and systematic verification prior to delivery.

• Enhance scraping operations for extensive datasets through effective batching or parallel processing, monitor failures, and ensure stability against minor structural changes on sites.

• Leverage expertise in web scraping, data extraction, and data processing for the Tendem project.

• Employ Apify, OpenRouter, and other technologies in conjunction with technical knowledge and custom methodologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (mandatory).

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related technical disciplines is advantageous.

• Extensive experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including handling dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs through proxies.

• Proven capability in extracting data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML).

• Strong experience in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, providing structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets).

• Documented experience managing anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale.

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real-world workflows.

• Practical experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring data accuracy.

• Ability to work independently with a self-directed work ethic and strong troubleshooting skills.

• A link to GitHub is considered a plus.

• Proficiency in English: Upper-intermediate (B2) or higher (mandatory).

🏝️ Benefits

• Freelance opportunity.

• Part-time remote work.

• Estimated commitment of 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.