Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer (Freelance)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential technology client seeking a Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer for freelance project work. This remote position is based in Mexico and offers the flexibility of part-time engagement, typically 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.

Our client operates at the intersection of AI development and specialized technical workflows, requiring experienced engineers who can deliver precise, reliable data extraction and processing for real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets
• Leverage available tools and 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 to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior
• Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery
• Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes

What We're Looking For

Required Experience:

• At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development
• 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
• English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above

Essential Qualities:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently
• Methodical, detail-oriented approach with ability to work independently

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields
• GitHub profile demonstrating relevant work

How We Work With You

As a specialized recruiting firm, Get A Job.ai connects technical professionals with innovative project opportunities. Here's our process:

• Apply directly through the Get A Job.ai platform
• Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to assess your qualifications and project fit
• Qualified candidates will be submitted to our client for consideration
• Please do not attempt to contact the client directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a professional process

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: Up to $25 USD per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution. This is freelance project work with an estimated 10–20 hours per week during active phases. Please note this is an estimate based on project requirements, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

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