We are looking for individuals to join us on a contract basis. Initially, this collaboration will span 3 to 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and our evolving business requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Scraping Expertise:

  • Proficient in web scraping using Scrapy and Selenium.
  • Develop and maintain web scraping scripts to extract data from various sources.

Automation Pipeline Creation:

  • Build automated data collection pipelines using Python and JavaScript.
  • Implement robust error handling and data validation in automation processes.

Data Extraction and Transformation:

  • Extract structured and unstructured data from websites and APIs.
  • Perform data cleansing, formatting, and transformation as needed.

Script Optimization:

  • Continuously optimize scraping scripts for efficiency and performance.
  • Monitor and manage web scraping bots to ensure reliable data retrieval.

Code Maintenance:

  • Maintain and update existing scripts to adapt to website changes.
  • Version control and documentation of codebase.

Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with data analysts and engineers to integrate scraped data into systems.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for new scraping projects.

Data Privacy and Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and website terms of service.
  • Implement proxy rotation and CAPTCHA handling to avoid IP bans.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or experience in a similar role.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Python and JavaScript is a must.
  • Scraping Skills: Strong knowledge of Scrapy and Selenium for web scraping.
  • Automation Skills: Experience in creating automation pipelines for data collection.
  • Web Technologies: Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web scraping.
  • Database Skills: Understanding databases and data storage (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing website structures and data sources.
  • Ethical Practices: Commitment to ethical data scraping practices and respect for website terms of use.
  • Availability: Available to create and maintain automation pipelines as needed.

Interpersonal and Soft Skills:

  • Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Very good attention to detail. No Tolerance for sloppy work.
  • Self-organized & disciplined.
  • Team player (cooperates and works well with team members).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain issues clearly and simply, both orally and in writing.
  • Multitasking.
  • Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritize.
  • Persistent and resilient under pressure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veeve is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Veeve is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, or gender.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We care more about your self-drive, hard work, learning attitude, work ethic, and personal integrity.

Job Details

Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Degree Title:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science
Career Level:
Entry Level
Minimum Experience:
1 Year (data scraping, web scraping)
Apply Before:
Nov 12, 2023
Posting Date:
Oct 11, 2023

Veeve

Information Technology · 11-50 employees - Islamabad

Veeve

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