Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer, Freelance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Romania.

📋 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, verification, and task execution while adhering to specified requirements.

• Guarantee reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, modifying techniques for JavaScript-rendered content and evolving site behaviors.

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

• Enhance scraping operations for extensive datasets using effective batching or parallel processing methods.

• Monitor failures and ensure stability in response to minor changes in site structure.

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

• Work autonomously to address complex problems and resolve technical challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Proven capability to extract data from intricate structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML).

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

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

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) within real workflows.

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

• Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to data accuracy.

• Self-motivated work ethic with the ability to troubleshoot independently.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible part-time remote opportunity.

• Freelance engagement.

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

• Compensation of up to $40 per hour equivalent, based on experience and contribution pace.