Web-Scraping & bot-defense researcher

Description

MWDN is seeking a highly skilled and experienced web-scraping and bot-defense researcher to join our client's team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new web scraping capabilities and methods to extract data from a variety of websites. You will work closely with other engineers to identify and prioritize data sources, design and implement scraping strategies and ensure the integrity and accuracy of the extracted data.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience with web scraping and parsing techniques.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in languages such as Python, or NodeJS.
• Experience in full-stack development.
• Familiarity with website technologies such as HTML, AJAX, and JavaScript.
• Experience Puppeteer or Selenium.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Level of spoken English: at least an upper-intermediate.

Advantage:

• Experience with network scanners and sniffers such as Wireshark.
• Experience with web development API development or ETL processes.
• Familiarity with data storage technologies such as SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with machine learning and AI techniques for detecting and defending against bots.

About the project

Our client aims to facilitate access to precise data for companies and tech leaders in marketing, e-commerce, sales, cybersecurity, social media performance, and lead generation. They do so by offering a direct look at the web using over 1 million global IPs.

Today, they're seeking innovative and creative individuals to help provide products and services to an expanding client base. Apply now to join their ambitious team of market leaders!

Responsibilities

• Research and Develop prototypes for new web scraping methods and scripts using programming languages such as Python, Java, or NodeJS.
• Design and implement efficient scraping strategies to extract data from websites.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate the extracted data into our data pipeline.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web scraping and bot-defense techniques and technologies.

Benefits

• People-oriented management without bureaucracy.
• The friendly climate inside the company is confirmed by the frequent comeback of previous employees.
• Paid time off (18 working days per year, plus all national holidays and 9 sick days).
• Flexible working schedule.
• Full financial and legal support for private entrepreneurs.
• Free English classes with native speakers or with Ukrainian teachers (for your choice).
• Dedicated HR.

Our next steps

✅ Submit a CV in English — ✅ Intro call with a Recruiter — ✅ Client's technical interview — ✅ Final client's Interview — ✅ Offer