Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python)

This Freelance Data Scraping Engineer (Python) role in Engineering, Applied Mathematics is focused on scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes. It would suit someone who can bring own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets to the role.

Where the work sits

Router alongside your own resourceful approaches. As a 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.

How the role works day to day

Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes. On this project, contributors can earn up to $32 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.

What helps in this setting

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. High professional standards and disciplined judgement.

Practical details

• Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection.
• Gain hands-on experience in a unique hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate seamlessly — a distinctive skill set in a rapidly growing field.
• Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.
• Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.

What needs to be in place

• At least 3 year of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).
• English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required).
• Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies.

Requirements mentioned

• JavaScript

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Bonus