About the job
Mindrift is hiring a Freelance Python Data Scraping Engineer for the Tendem project. This is a part-time, remote contract role available to candidates based in Manitoba, Canada.
Mindrift partners specialists with technology innovators to advance Generative AI by combining real-world expertise with AI-driven projects.
Role overview
This contract centers on technical data extraction and web scraping for the Tendem project. The work combines human judgment with AI-powered workflows. Collaboration with Tendem Agents is a key part of the process: while they manage repetitive tasks, you focus on ensuring the quality and usability of the data collected.
What you will do
- Lead end-to-end data extraction from complex and dynamic websites, producing structured and accurate datasets.
- Utilize internal tools such as Apify and OpenRouter, along with custom workflows, to streamline data collection and validation.
- Adjust scraping approaches to handle interactive or JavaScript-heavy sites, adapting to changes in site structure.
- Enforce data quality through validation checks, consistency across sources, and adherence to formatting standards before delivery.
- Scale up for large datasets using batching or parallelization, monitor for failures, and maintain stability as websites evolve.
Requirements
- Practical experience using Python for web scraping, data extraction, and data processing tasks.
- Knowledge of tools like Apify and OpenRouter is helpful.
- Ability to troubleshoot and adapt to changing or dynamic web environments.
- Keen attention to detail and a commitment to high data quality.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $32 per hour, depending on skill level and pace. Actual rates vary based on project scope, complexity, and required expertise.
How to apply
Submit your application to get started. If qualified, Mindrift will match you with projects aligned to your technical background. The work is flexible and remote, so you can contribute on your own schedule. Projects may include coding, automation, and refining AI outputs, all supporting practical advances in AI capabilities.

