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Tijani-Ahmed O.

Trollhaettan, Sweden

$10/hr
5.0
39 jobs

🚀 Do you need a scalable backend, a data pipeline that never breaks, or automation that saves you hours? That’s exactly what I deliver. I’m Tijani, a Backend Developer & Data Engineer with proven experience building robust APIs, microservices, and data solutions for startups, SaaS companies, and enterprise clients. ✅ What I Can Do For You • Backend Development – RESTful & GraphQL APIs, microservices, and high-performance applications using Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask), Node.js, and Go. • Data Engineering – End-to-end ETL pipelines with AWS, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka, Celery, RabbitMQ. I design pipelines that fetch, transform, and store data reliably. • Web Automation & Scraping – From scraping job boards & government portals to building bots that automate bookings, analytics, and testing. • Full-Stack Development – ReactJS frontends connected to powerful, cloud-hosted backends with Postgres, MongoDB, MySQL, Docker, and AWS. 🔑 Example Projects I’ve Built • Inventory management system for SMEs • SaaS API for customer ratings & analytics • Job data warehouse with advanced search • Government contracts scraper (Pavilion) • Football ticket booking bot (UK market) • Ecommerce & food ordering apps 🌍 Why Work With Me? • I speak business, not just code – I align tech with your goals. • I deliver scalable, production-ready solutions – no throwaway prototypes. • I’ve worked across APIs, SOAP endpoints, FTP servers, GraphQL — wherever your data lives, I can integrate it. • I’m quick, communicative, and reliable — my clients trust me to own projects end-to-end. If you’re looking for someone who can design, build, and optimize systems that grow with your business, let’s talk.

  • Python
  • Django
  • Scripting
  • RESTful API
  • Web Scraping
  • Database
  • Machine Learning
  • Software Development
  • API
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Engineering
  • Lead Generation
  • ETL Pipeline
  • Automation
Josey M.

Pontotoc, Mississippi

$45/hr
4.8
70 jobs

As long as you are fine with my profile rate and have a reasonable timeline, I will take on any IT problem you may have, and I will keep digging until I find a solution one way or another. I have never given up on an Upwork job and I don't plan on starting. I can give discounts on my profile rate for steady work. I am an IT specialist with 5 years of experience managing the IT for local small businesses and solving whatever tech problems Upwork throws at me. I also operate my own small datacenter (pictures on my profile). I specialize in web server management, automation, and crypto mining, but I will gladly work on whatever IT problems you have.

  • Windows Server
  • Ubuntu
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Python
  • Information Technology
  • MATLAB
  • LAMP Stack
  • Server
  • TypeScript
  • WAMP Stack
  • JavaScript
  • Windows Administration
  • Cryptocurrency
Humza M.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$23/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Hi, I’m Humza, a Python Web Scraper & Data Engineer who specializes in high-velocity, enterprise-grade data extraction. While others build simple tools, I architect resilient, end-to-end pipelines that handle massive scale, tackle complex anti-bot systems, and deliver clean data directly into your business workflow. I recently delivered 80+ custom news scrapers in just 3 days for a time-critical project. Whether it’s a high-speed one-time extraction or a 24/7 cloud-deployed system, I focus on one thing: consistent reliable delivery. 💎 What Industry Leaders Say 💎 "Humza executed the project before schedule and everything worked as it should... He clearly knows what he is doing and is highly knowledgeable in his domain. An expert professional." — Sebastian Vargas, Lead Engineer at Dispo Software Solutions "Great and professional work and very quick turnaround in a time-critical project. No lengthy setup calls; Humza and his team got right to delivering outcomes!" — Marius Streb, CEO/Founder of LUMIFAI Enterprise 📦 The Deliverables: What You Receive ⚡ High-Velocity Enterprise Crawling (The "80 Scrapers in 3 Days" Standard) I engineer high-performance crawlers using Asyncio, HTTPX, and API Reverse Engineering to deliver massive datasets at record speed. I specialize in rapid-turnaround projects where speed and volume are non-negotiable. 📊 Automated ETL & Database Integration Data is useless if it's messy. I provide clean, validated datasets in JSON, CSV, or Excel, or I can automate the entire pipeline to stream data directly into Google Sheets, SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or your custom API. 🤖 Advanced Browser Automation & AI Integration I eliminate manual labor by building bots that mimic real human behavior. Using Playwright and Selenium, I automate complex multi-step logins, form filling, and navigation on sophisticated web apps to run 100% on autopilot. 🏗️ Cloud Deployment & Resilient Maintenance I don't just give you a script. I deploy your solution using Docker, GitHub Actions, and AWS (Lambda/EC2). My pipelines are built with advanced proxy rotation and retry logic to ensure they keep running even when websites change. 🌐 Technologies & Tools Languages: Python (Expert), JavaScript Scraping/Automation: Scrapy, Playwright, Selenium, curl_cffi, BeautifulSoup, Requests, Camoufox Bypassing: API reverse engineering, sophisticated proxy/session strategy, anti-bot mitigation Data/ETL: Pandas, Data Validation, SQL, JSON/CSV/Excel Cloud/DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3), Docker, GitHub Actions, VPS Management No-Code/API: Zapier, Make, REsimpli API, ChatGPT/Gemini Integration 🚀 Let’s Build Your Solution I am available for both immediate, urgent tasks and long-term partnerships. I pride myself on zero-fluff communication, rapid turnarounds, and technical excellence. Send me your target URL for a free sample dataset, and let's get started. Keywords: Web scraping, data extraction, python scraping, web automation, browser automation, production scrapers, scalable scraping, dynamic website scraping, Playwright, Selenium, Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, Requests, httpx, asyncio, async scraping, curl_cffi, headless browser, login scraping, session management, proxy rotation, bot detection mitigation, Cloudflare scraping, reCAPTCHA, resilient automation, data cleaning, data validation, ETL pipeline, data pipeline automation, pandas, SQL, PostgreSQL, Google Sheets automation, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, cloud deployment, AWS Lambda, AWS EC2, AWS S3, Zapier, Make, Real Estate Data, Zillow, AutoScout24, Amazon, eBay.

  • Web Scraping
  • Python
  • Web Crawler
  • Data Extraction
  • Python-Requests
  • Selenium
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Beautiful Soup
  • ETL Pipeline
  • AWS Lambda
  • ETL
  • Data Scraping
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Data Engineering
  • Automation
  • n8n
  • Zapier
  • Make.com
  • Browser Automation
Muhammad F.

Gujranwala, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.8
279 jobs

💡 Top 3% Talent on Upwork 💡 250+ Projects Completed | 5 ⭐ Reviews 💡 $100K+ earned with consistent 5-star feedback 💡 2000+ Hours Logged on Upwork 💡 5+ Years of Experience 💡 Clean code, fast delivery, and long-term support Looking for someone who can extract clean, structured, and accurate data from publicly accessible or client-authorized websites? Then you’re in the right place ✅ I specialize in building custom web data extraction and automation solutions that help businesses save hundreds of hours of manual work, improve data accuracy, and streamline workflows. ✅ Technologies I Use Programming Languages Python, Node.js, PHP, C# Data Extraction & Automation Selenium, Playwright, Puppeteer, Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, Cheerio Databases MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Supabase, SQL Server Data Delivery & Integrations Google Sheets, Excel, CSV, JSON, API integrations Infrastructure & Deployment VPS, Scheduled Automation, Cloud-Based Deployments ✅ What You Will Get ✔ Clean, well-structured data ✔ Fast turnaround ✔ Error-free automation ✔ Documentation (optional) ✔ Ongoing support & maintenance Regards Muhammad Fahad

  • ETL
  • Web Crawling
  • Data Scraping
  • Data Mining
  • Web Scraping
  • Python
  • Selenium
  • Data Extraction
  • Web Crawler
  • Python Script
  • Full-Stack Development
  • REST API
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
  • Data Analysis
  • Power Query
  • Data Engineering
  • n8n
  • AI Agent Development
  • Large Language Model
  • Generative AI
DOMINIQUE H.

Bengaluru, India

$5/hr
5.0
36 jobs

I'm a Top Rated Upwork freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score, specializing in Python-based web scraping, browser automation, and data extraction. I help businesses automate data collection from websites ranging from simple HTML pages to complex JavaScript applications. Whether you need a one-time data extraction project or a fully automated data collection pipeline, I build solutions that are fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. What I Can Help You With ✅ Web Scraping & Data Extraction ✅ Browser Automation ✅ Data Mining ✅ Data Cleaning & Processing ✅ Scheduled & Automated Data Collection ✅ Excel, CSV, JSON & Database Export ✅ Google Sheets Integration Websites & Platforms I Work With: E-commerce Websites Real Estate Platforms Business Directories Job Portals Product Catalogs Search Engines News Websites Government Websites Dynamic JavaScript Websites Login-Protected Websites Infinite Scroll & Pagination Websites with Complex Navigation Technologies I Use Python Selenium BeautifulSoup Requests Pandas Why Clients Hire Me: ✔ Top Rated Freelancer ✔ 100% Job Success Score ✔ Clean, Well-Documented Code ✔ Reliable & Maintainable Solutions ✔ Fast Communication ✔ On-Time Delivery ✔ Long-Term Support When Needed. My goal isn't just to extract data. it's to build dependable solutions that save you time, reduce manual work, and provide accurate data you can rely on for your business. If you're looking for a dependable web scraping specialist who values quality, communication, and long-term relationships, I'd be happy to discuss your project Let's build a solution that turns the web into actionable data for your business.

  • Web Scraping
  • Data Extraction
  • Node.js
  • API
  • Data Analysis
  • Scraper Site
  • Data Scraping
  • Scrapy
  • Python
  • Selenium
  • Excel Macros
  • Automation
  • JavaScript
  • Web Development
  • Web Crawler
Anupam S.

Agra, India

$10/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Hi, I’m a Full Stack Developer specializing in web scraping, automation, and scalable web applications. I work with modern technologies like Node.js, Next.js, and Golang to build fast, efficient solutions for businesses and startups. What I Do: Custom Web Scraping & Automation: Develop robust scrapers using Puppeteer, Playwright, Cheerio, and Selenium to extract data from complex and dynamic websites Full-Stack Development: Build responsive web applications using the MERN stack and Next.js, with clean and maintainable code Backend Engineering: Create high-performance APIs and automation services with Node.js and Golang Workflow Automation: Integrate third-party APIs and automation pipelines to save time and boost efficiency Since 2023, I’ve helped clients build tools for lead generation, data collection, internal dashboards, and smart bots that run on autopilot. If you’re looking for someone who delivers quality, understands business needs, and moves fast — let’s connect.

  • Web Application
  • Scripting
  • Web Development
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Web Scraping
  • Next.js
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Scraping
  • Golang
  • Python

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What does a web Miner do?

A web Miner builds automated systems that crawl websites, extract specific data points from HTML documents, and structure that information for analysis. This role focuses on transforming unstructured web content into clean, usable datasets by defining precise crawling rules and parsing logic. The work requires technical skill in navigating site architectures while respecting access protocols and data formats.

  • Design and execute web crawling operations that fetch pages and follow links based on defined rules. You configure crawlers to start at specific URLs, navigate through site structures, and retrieve HTML content or save pages to disk. This process includes managing crawl rates and adhering to robots.txt files to ensure responsible data collection without overwhelming target servers.
  • Extract structured fields from raw web documents using parsing tools or automated wrappers. You identify relevant data elements within page templates, such as product prices, article text, or contact details, and map them to consistent output formats. This step converts messy, unstructured HTML into clean records stored in tables, databases, or files for downstream use.
  • Validate and analyze the collected dataset to ensure accuracy and readiness for further modeling. You run content mining tasks, such as natural language processing or pattern discovery, to derive insights from the extracted text. This work involves cleaning transformed data, documenting extraction rules, and exporting final results in formats that support reporting or machine learning workflows.

How to hire a web Miner on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your data extraction goals and crawling rules clearly to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your needs in a few sentences and Uma drafts a job post for the role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify the target websites and the exact HTML fields you need extracted into structured records.
  • List required tools for crawling operators and DOM parsing pipelines to handle dynamic page content.
  • State whether the role includes NLP tasks like entity recognition on the collected web data.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate clean datasets derived from complex web structures. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up your review process.

  • Check for examples of crawled datasets stored in tables or files with clear documentation of extraction rules.
  • Verify experience with managing crawl rates and respecting robots.txt access rules during retrieval.
  • Review past work showing transformed web data ready for downstream analysis or modeling tasks.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss technical approaches to handling anti-scraping measures and data validation. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they configure crawling operators to follow links and store retrieved pages efficiently.
  • Request details on their method for converting unstructured page content into structured fields.
  • Discuss their strategy for validating data quality before exporting results to your database.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for data delivery and define the output format for the extracted records. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define the specific URLs to crawl and the frequency for updating the extracted dataset.
  • Agree on the file format for deliverables, such as CSV files or direct database table inserts.
  • Establish acceptance criteria for data cleanliness and completeness before releasing project funds.

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How much does hiring a web Miner cost?

Hiring a web Miner typically costs $500-$1,500 per project, depending on scope and experience. Final pricing depends on the volume of pages to crawl, complexity of extraction rules, need for data cleaning, integration requirements, and the freelancer's experience level.

Crawl rule definition

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Defined starting URLs and crawling logic
  • Configured filters for page selection
  • Sample dataset from initial crawl execution

Data extraction setup

$1,000-$2,000/project

Mid-level
  • Mapped HTML elements to structured fields
  • Automated logic for field retrieval
  • Validated records from test pages

Dataset validation

$2,000-$3,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Processed records with removed duplicates
  • Metrics on completeness and accuracy
  • Exported table ready for analysis

Content analysis integration

$3,500-$6,000/project

Senior-level
  • Configured text mining for patterns
  • Extracted entities or sentiment scores
  • Guide for downstream model usage

Full mining workflow

$6,000-$10,000/project

Expert-level
  • Automated crawl and extract pipeline
  • Complete archive of pages and records
  • Documentation of rules and maintenance

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a web Miner worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a web Miner is worthwhile. This role automates the collection of public web data that would otherwise require manual copying and pasting. You gain structured datasets for analysis without building custom software from scratch.

How do I evaluate web Miner candidates?

Review their approach to handling dynamic websites and respecting crawl limits. Ask for a sample script that extracts specific fields from a complex HTML structure while managing request rates to avoid blocking.

What is the difference between web mining and web scraping?

Web scraping focuses on extracting raw data from pages, while web mining includes analyzing that data for patterns. A web Miner often performs both extraction and subsequent content analysis using NLP or statistical methods.

Can a web Miner handle data behind login screens?

Yes, but you must provide valid credentials and ensure the task complies with the site's terms of service. The freelancer configures the crawler to authenticate and maintain session cookies during the extraction process.