Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer, Freelance

Mindrift

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

Posted 10/4/2026part-timeRemote • Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Austria, BelgiumSenior💰 $45 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end data extraction workflows, ensuring data quality and accuracy while utilizing tools for web scraping and automation. Proficient in handling dynamic web content and large datasets, with a strong focus on data validation and cloud infrastructure.

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Python Web ScrapingBeautifulSoupSeleniumData ValidationAWS

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringWeb ScrapingAutomationData CleaningData NormalizationDynamic Content ExtractionAPIs via ProxiesContainerization with DockerLLM FrameworksData Extraction from Complex Structures

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-Directed Work EthicTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

ApifyOpenRouterGitHubCSVJSONGoogle Sheets

Industry Keywords

Data QualityAnti-Bot MechanismsCloud InfrastructureDynamic Site StructuresJavaScript-Rendered Content

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, adapting to JavaScript-rendered content and 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
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, 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 such as AWS or equivalent and containerization with Docker in real workflows
Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar 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
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus
GitHub link is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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