Freelance Web Scraping Engineer (Vibe Coding)

MindriftMindrift·Remote(Mexico)
Software Development
Google Sheets

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for web scraping specialists has surged, driven by the need for accurate and actionable data in the digital marketing landscape. With a 25% increase in remote job postings for data extraction experts, Mindrift stands out by offering a freelance role that combines technical precision with domain expertise. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires hands-on experience in web scraping and data processing, as well as strong critical thinking skills.

Job Description

About the Role

Mindrift is seeking a skilled freelance web scraping engineer to join the Tendem project, a hybrid AI + human system. As a Vibe Code specialist, you will collaborate with Tendem Agents to deliver accurate and actionable results.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.
  • Leverage internal tools, such as Apify and OpenRouter, alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution.
  • Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction, and processing.
  • Strong technical precision and domain expertise.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate, with the potential to earn up to $21 per hour equivalent.

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with Google Sheets and other data extraction tools to increase your chances of success in this role.
  • Showcase your portfolio by including examples of complex web scraping projects you've worked on in the past.
  • Highlight your ability to think critically and adapt to changing site behavior and JavaScript-rendered content.
  • Prepare to discuss your experience with data quality standards and how you enforce them in your work.
  • Research Mindrift's Tendem project and be ready to discuss how your skills align with the company's mission and goals.

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