Automation & Data Extraction Specialist

Posted 2 quarters ago

Worldwide

Summary

We’re looking for a skilled automation and data extraction specialist to help us build reliable scripts and workflows that collect data from online sources and automate repetitive processes. This role is focused on creating robust, maintainable solutions rather than quick hacks. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with dynamic websites, understands data accuracy, and can design systems that scale. Responsibilities: Build automation scripts to extract and structure data from websites Work with dynamic, JavaScript-heavy pages Design clean, maintainable automation workflows Deliver structured outputs (CSV, JSON, databases, or APIs) Identify edge cases and suggest improvements for reliability Communicate progress and limitations clearly Requirements: Experience with web automation and data extraction Proficiency in at least one programming language (JavaScript or Python) Familiarity with modern web technologies Ability to write clean, well-organized code Strong problem-solving skills Nice to Have: Experience with browser-based automation tools Familiarity with cloud or serverless environments Experience working with data pipelines or integrations Project Details: Initial task focused on a defined automation or data extraction problem Clear scope and expected deliverables Opportunity for additional work based on results

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $20.00

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    $40.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
API Integration
Node.js
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:50+
  • Last viewed by client:6 days ago
  • Interviewing:
    18
  • Invites sent:
    39
  • Unanswered invites:
    7
About the client
Member since Jun 11, 2018
  • Argentina
    Buenos Aires6:43 AM
  • $19K total spent
    65 hires, 16 active
  • 1,783 hours
  • Media & Entertainment
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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