Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer – Freelance

Mindrift

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

Posted 9/25/2026part-timeRemote • Uruguay, Costa Rica, Ecuador, JamaicaSenior💰 $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Python Web Scraping and Data Extraction, with a strong focus on ensuring data quality and reliability. Proficient in handling dynamic web content and scaling operations for large datasets using cloud infrastructure and containerization.

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Python Web ScrapingBeautifulSoupSeleniumData Cleaning and ValidationAWS

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Hard Skills

Data ExtractionData ProcessingDynamic Content HandlingData NormalizationAnti-Bot MechanismsData StructuringBatching and ParallelizationAPIs via ProxiesLLM FrameworksGitHub

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-Directed Work EthicTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

DockerGoogle SheetsCSVJSONCloud Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringWeb ScrapingAutomationSoftware DevelopmentTechnical Fields

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 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
Apply Python, web scraping, data extraction, and data processing expertise to Tendem project workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required)
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
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 (required)
A link to GitHub is a plus
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freelance, part-time remote opportunity
Estimated workload of 10–20 hours per week during active project phases