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Role overview

This is a contract-based web scraping role for a remote contractor. The work is part-time and focused on extracting, preparing, and maintaining structured data from a range of online sources. Compensation is set at $20 to $50 per hour, and the expected weekly commitment is between 10 and 40 hours.

Key responsibilities

Build, improve, and support dependable scraping scripts and applications that pull data from different online sources.
Collect information from multiple websites, including pages with both static and dynamically loaded content.
Process raw scraped data by cleaning, checking, and organizing it so it is accurate and ready for analysis.
Keep scraping workflows running smoothly by tracking data quality, resolving failures, and applying fixes where needed.
Work with teammates to clarify data needs and expected outputs so the final deliverables match project requirements.
Maintain clear documentation for scraping methods and keep code organized for reuse and scaling in future work.

Requirements

Hands-on experience creating and supporting web scrapers with Python, Scrapy, Selenium, or similar tools.
Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and how web systems communicate.
Comfort working with APIs, REST-style endpoints, and structured formats such as JSON and XML.
Ability to clean, transform, and store data using relational databases or NoSQL systems.
Understanding of web security basics and ethical scraping practices.

Additional information

This opportunity is for a remote contractor based in Canada. The role is classified as part-time, with a workload of 10 to 40 hours per week.

Application process

Use the quick-apply option on LinkedIn.
Watch your email for the next steps.
Expect a resume review followed by an interview stage.

Data Extraction Specialist