Oxylabs12.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Remote Senior Web Scraping Engineer - Python Expert

$67K/year

About the Role

We are looking for a Remote Senior Web Scraping Engineer to join our dynamic team at Oxylabs. As a key player in our organization, you will tackle complex challenges and maintain our robust infrastructure that handles over 60PB of data traffic monthly. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about web scraping and data solutions.

What You'll Do

  • Develop scalable scrapers to efficiently gather data from various sources.
  • Define resilient scraping strategies and unblock websites for scraping.
  • Improve observability in our systems to ensure high performance.
  • Develop back-end solutions for scraping and parsing problems of varying complexities.
  • Maintain existing systems while developing new features related to scraping and parsing.

Requirements

  • Proven experience working with Python.
  • Strong understanding of computer science principles, including data structures and algorithms.
  • Proficiency in version control using Git.
  • Knowledge of techniques to unblock websites for scraping.
  • Familiarity with various scraping techniques and open-source tools.
  • Comfortable using browser Dev Tools and understanding network protocols (TLS/SSL).
  • Experience with browser automation and asynchronous programming.

Nice to Have

  • Web development knowledge and experience with CSS Selectors / XPaths for parsing.
  • Familiarity with Go and C++.
  • Experience with browser source code.
  • Knowledge of front-end frameworks.
  • Experience with Pydantic, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Redis, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
  • Machine learning experience in the scraping domain.
  • Proven ability to build scalable systems.

What We Offer

  • Gross salary starting from 5600 EUR/month, with flexibility based on your skills and experience.
  • Fully remote work environment with asynchronous communication.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A supportive and diverse team culture.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools in the web scraping industry.

Are you ready for the challenge? Join us as a Remote Senior Web Scraping Engineer and make a significant impact in the world of data solutions!

Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Remote Senior Web Scraping Engineer position at Oxylabs offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading team in web data solutions. Enjoy competitive pay and a fully remote work environment.

Salary Range
Required
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Optional
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Bonus
0/1

Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in Python with deep experience in libraries such as Scrapy and Beautiful Soup, demonstrating the ability to develop efficient web scraping solutions that can handle large-scale data extraction and processing.

Strong understanding of asynchronous programming in Python, particularly with frameworks like asyncio, to optimize the performance of scrapers and ensure they can handle multiple requests concurrently without blocking.

Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization, allowing for the deployment and scaling of web scraping applications in cloud environments, coupled with a solid grasp of TLS/SSL protocols to ensure secure data transmission.

Learning Resources

Web Scraping with Python: A Comprehensive Guidearticle

Career Path

Remote Senior Web Scraping Engineer - Python Expert(Now)Lead Data Engineer(1-2 years)Director of Data Operations(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Python Market Size 2024
$30B
Annual Growth
10.5%
AI Adoption in Python
45%
Investment in Web Scraping Technologies
+25%
Labour Demand for Python Developers
+20%
Avg Salary for Senior Web Scraping Engineers
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
PythonGitWeb Scraping
Growing in Demand
Data EngineeringMachine LearningCloud Computing
Declining
jQueryPHP

Domain Trends

Increased Demand for Asynchronous Programming
With the rise of data-intensive applications, asynchronous programming is becoming essential. 60% of web scraping projects now utilize asynchronous frameworks for efficiency.
Shift Towards Cloud-based Web Scraping Solutions
Cloud services for web scraping are projected to grow by 30% in the next two years, as businesses prefer scalable and flexible solutions.
Enhanced Focus on Data Privacy and Compliance
With GDPR and other regulations, 70% of companies are investing in secure web scraping practices to ensure compliance and protect user data.

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