Description:

Adthena is seeking a Python Scraping Engineer to design, build, and operate large-scale web scraping systems, focusing on Google and similar search environments.
The role is critical for delivering accurate, timely, and trustworthy data at scale, addressing complex scraping challenges such as dynamic rendering and anti-bot defenses.
Responsibilities include maintaining Python scraping systems, building scrapers for JavaScript-heavy pages, adapting to changes in page structure, and implementing strategies for stability and throughput.
The position requires monitoring scrape health, optimizing performance, and collaborating with data engineers and product teams to ensure data usability.
The role is remote for applicants based in specific EU countries, and the start date is ASAP.

Requirements:

Strong professional experience with Python, particularly in production-grade scraping systems.
Deep hands-on experience scraping Google or similarly protected platforms.
Solid understanding of HTTP, TLS, cookies, headers, redirects, and browser networking behavior.
Experience with browser automation frameworks such as Playwright, Selenium, or Puppeteer.
Strong knowledge of HTML parsing, DOM traversal, and data extraction techniques.
Experience managing rate limiting, CAPTCHA, IP rotation, and bot detection systems.
Comfortable with asynchronous and concurrent scraping architectures.
Experience running scrapers at scale in cloud environments.
Strong debugging skills and ability to analyze complex failure modes.
Familiarity with headless browser fingerprinting and anti-bot evasion techniques.

Employees receive stock options, sharing in the company's growth and success.
Trust-based vacation policy allows employees to take time off as needed.
Remote-first work environment with options for hybrid work at three geohubs.
Flexible work arrangements to optimize productivity and autonomy.
Bespoke training and career development plans to support professional growth.
Monthly hackdays and training days to foster innovation and learning.
Family care package includes up to 6 months fully paid maternity leave and 2 months paternity leave.
Home office stipend of $200 to enhance remote work setups.
A $70 credit for a welcome gift of company merchandise.
Birthday day off to celebrate personal milestones.
Regular social events, including summer and Christmas parties, and volunteer days for community engagement.

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