Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer (Freelance)

Remote from Spain·Part-time·Added 5 days ago

Mindrift

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What they offer

Up to US$40 an hour
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Part-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

What they ask for

Have the right to work in Spain
Mindrift doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

The role

Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Vibecode specialists to join the Tendem project (https://tendem.ai/) and drive specialized data scraping workflows for real-world use cases. Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Senior Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows for real-world applications. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in web scraping, data extraction, and data processing to deliver accurate, reliable, and high-quality results. This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing.

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 tools such as Apify, OpenRouter, and other technologies, alongside your own technical expertise and approaches.

What you'll do

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 requirement.
Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed 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.

How you'll work

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Educational qualifications

At least 5+ years 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.

Academic and/or Professional Experience

Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and data extraction workflows. We are looking for specialists who can solve non-trivial problems, work confidently with modern development tools and technologies, and systematically collect, structure, and validate data from diverse sources. A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently are essential.

Technical Skills (Essential)

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)

Additional requirements

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)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

On this project, contributors can earn up to $40 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.

How they hire

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The wait for a project varies: active projects onboard quickly, talent-pool placements can be delayed.

About Mindrift

Mindrift (formerly Toloka AI) is a global AI data platform that connects businesses with a distributed network of freelance professionals who train, evaluate, and improve AI models. The company operates a marketplace where companies post tasks ranging from data annotation and AI evaluation to software engineering, and independent experts complete them remotely. With a workforce of millions worldwide, Mindrift is a key player in the AI data supply chain, serving clients that include major tech companies.

Mindrift has a significant presence in Spain, with numerous remote freelance roles open to professionals across the country, including positions for AI training specialists, software engineers, and data scraping experts. The company's fully remote work model is particularly attractive to international professionals, as it allows them to work from anywhere in Spain without the need for relocation. Their platform offers flexible, project-based work, making it a viable option for skilled individuals looking to supplement their income or transition to freelance work.

Industry: AI Data
Founded: 2014
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: mindrift.ai

Good to know if you are moving

All roles are fully remote, so you can work from anywhere in Spain without needing to relocate.
The platform offers flexible, freelance-based work, ideal for professionals seeking autonomy over their schedule.
Work is project-based and paid per task, providing a direct way to monetize your skills.
The company operates globally, so you'll collaborate with a diverse, international community of experts.
As a freelance platform, there is no traditional career ladder or full-time employment contract.

In their own words

About the company & team

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with innovative technology projects. Our mission is to help develop high-quality AI technologies by combining real-world expertise from professionals across the globe with advanced AI development efforts.

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