Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer – Freelance

Mindrift

. Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites .

Posted 9/25/2026part-timeRemote • AustraliaSenior💰 $45 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data extraction workflows, ensuring data quality and accuracy while utilizing advanced web scraping techniques and tools. Proficient in handling dynamic web content and scaling operations for large datasets in cloud environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python Web ScrapingData Cleaning and ValidationCloud Infrastructure (AWS)Dynamic Content Extraction (JS, AJAX)LLM Frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter)

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Hard Skills

Data Extraction WorkflowsWeb ScrapingData NormalizationData ValidationAnti-Bot Mechanisms HandlingDynamic Site StructuresBatching and ParallelizationHTML Parsing (BeautifulSoup, Selenium)APIs via ProxiesData Accuracy

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-Directed Work EthicTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

ApifyOpenRouterDocker

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringAutomationSoftware DevelopmentEngineering DegreeApplied MathematicsComputer Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaScriptPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites
Ensure complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets
Use available tools and custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution
Extract data reliably from dynamic and interactive web sources, including JavaScript-rendered content
Adapt scraping approaches to changing site behavior
Enforce data quality through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, formatting specifications, and systematic verification
Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization
Monitor failures and maintain stability against minor site structure changes
Use tools such as Apify, OpenRouter, and other technologies alongside technical expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, including BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar, dynamic content (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
Experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale
Experience with cloud infrastructure, such as AWS or equivalent, and containerization with Docker
Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks, such as LangChain or OpenRouter, applied to automation tasks
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Self-directed work ethic and ability to troubleshoot independently
English proficiency at Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required)
A link to GitHub is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelance, part-time remote opportunity
Estimated workload of around 10–20 hours per week during active project phases
Compensation up to $45 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution
Access to innovative technology projects through the Mindrift platform