Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer – Freelance

Mindrift

. Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in web scraping and data extraction, with a strong focus on data quality, validation, and processing. Proficient in leveraging tools and technologies to manage complex datasets and ensure reliable delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python Web ScrapingData Extraction ExpertiseCloud Infrastructure (AWS)Data Cleaning and ValidationLLM Frameworks (LangChain)

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Hard Skills

Web ScrapingData EngineeringAutomationData ProcessingData NormalizationDynamic Content HandlingAPIs via ProxiesData ValidationData Structuring (CSV, JSON)Anti-Bot Mechanisms

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-Directed Work EthicTroubleshooting Ability

Tools & Technologies

BeautifulSoupSeleniumApifyOpenRouterDocker

Industry Keywords

Data Quality StandardsDynamic Site StructuresComplex Data StructuresWeb SourcesBatching and Parallelization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaScriptPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets
Leverage available tools and 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 for JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior
Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, formatting specifications, and systematic verification before delivery
Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization
Monitor failures and maintain stability against minor site structure changes
Apply web scraping, data extraction, and data processing expertise to the Tendem project
Use tools such as Apify, OpenRouter, and other technologies alongside technical expertise and custom approaches

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 (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including 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, delivering structured datasets in CSV, JSON, or 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
English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelance opportunity
Part-time remote work
Estimated 10–20 hours per week during active project phases