Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

Mindrift
Any Location, VA
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Join the Tendem project as a freelance Data Scraping Engineer to drive specialized data scraping workflows for real-world use cases. Apply your expertise in web scraping, data extraction, and data processing to deliver accurate, reliable, and high-quality results.

What You Will Do

Own end-to-end data extraction workflows, leverage available tools, and ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources. Enforce data quality standards through validation checks and systematic verification prior to delivery.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction, and processing. You'll have the chance to work on a project that requires technical precision and adaptability.

Requirements

  • At least 3+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields
  • Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar)
  • Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML)
  • Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets)
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI frameworks to enhance automation and problem-solving
  • 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

Benefits

  • Up to $37 per hour equivalent
  • Flexible part-time remote work
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