Web Scraping Expert (Scrapy)

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Web Scraping Expert

This role is focused on building and optimizing web crawlers, handling anti-scraping measures, and ensuring efficient data pipelines for structured data collection.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of hands-on experience developing Scrapy-based scraping solutions, implementing advanced evasion techniques, and managing high-volume web data extraction.

You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to design, implement, and optimize scalable scraping systems that deliver high-quality, structured data for critical business needs.Key Responsibilities

Scrapy-based Web Scraping Development

• Develop and maintain scalable web crawlers using Scrapy to extract structured data from diverse sources.
• Optimize Scrapy spiders for efficiency, reliability, and speed while minimizing detection risks.
• Handle dynamic content using middlewares, browser-based scraping (Playwright/Selenium), and API integrations.
• Implement proxy rotation, user-agent switching, and CAPTCHA solving techniques to bypass anti-bot measures.

Advanced Anti-Scraping Evasion Techniques

• Utilize AI-driven approaches to adapt to bot detection and prevent blocks.
• Implement headless browser automation and request-mimicking strategies to mimic human behavior.

Data Processing & Pipeline Management

• Extract, clean, and structure large-scale web data into structured formats like JSON, CSV, and databases.
• Optimize Scrapy pipelines for high-speed data processing and storage in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or cloud storage (AWS S3).

Code Quality & Performance Optimization

• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable Python code for scraping solutions.
• Implement automated testing for data accuracy and scraper reliability.
• Continuously improve crawler efficiency by minimizing IP bans, request delays, and resource consumption.

Required Skills and Experience

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of professional experience in Python development with a focus on web scraping.
• Proficiency in using Scrapy based scraping
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser behavior.
• Experience with Docker will be a plus
• Expertise in handling APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) for data extraction.
• Proficiency in database systems like MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Strong knowledge of version control systems like Git and collaboration platforms like GitHub.

Key Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on efficient solutions for complex scraping challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A passion for data and a keen eye for detail

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge scraping technologies and AI-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with a team of talented professionals in a growth-driven environment.
• Opportunity to influence the development of data-driven business strategies through advanced scraping techniques.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.