Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)
$49,920–$49,920 year
Remote · South Africa or Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Freelance Python Data Scraping Engineer to own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, using Apify/OpenRouter and custom workflows within Mindrift's hybrid AI + human Tendem system. Part-time remote role focusing on web extraction and processing, ensuring data quality, handling JS-rendered content, and scaling operations with efficient batching. Requires 3+ years in data engineering or related fields, strong Python scraping skills (BeautifulSoup, Selenium), experience with APIs, data cleaning/validation, and familiarity with AI/LLMs; remote, flexible schedule, collaboration with Tendem Agents, and opportunities across projects.
Required Qualifications
- At least 3 year 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 (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.
- A link to GitHub is a plus.
- English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required).
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