Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer (Freelance)

Job Overview

Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Senior Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.

In this role, as an AI Pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.

Job Description

This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing. What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators.

Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe. This is a freelance role for a Tendem project.

As a Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer , you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.

Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside 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 as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.

Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.

Key Responsibilities

• In this role, as an AI Pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.
• Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.
• Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.
• 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) 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 A link to GitHub is a plus English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required) Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Senior Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.
• This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing.
• Requirements: At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).
• Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.
• 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) 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 A link to GitHub is a plus English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required) Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.
• Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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