Backend Developer (Scraping)

TL;DR

Backend Developer (Scraping): Develop scalable scrapers and backend solutions for large-scale web scraping and parsing infrastructure with an accent on resilient scraping strategies, system observability, and handling high data traffic. Focus on building and maintaining complex scraping systems, unblocking websites, and improving performance and scalability.

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania with hybrid work (3 office days/2 WFH) and work from anywhere options within Lithuania

Company

hirify.global is a product company with 500+ professionals developing advanced proxy and web data scraping solutions serving Fortune 500 clients and global enterprises.

What you will do

• Develop scalable scrapers and backend solutions for scraping and parsing challenges
• Define resilient scraping strategies and unblock websites for scraping
• Improve system observability and maintain current infrastructure
• Develop new features related to scraping and parsing
• Collaborate with a global team supporting AI, e-commerce, and market intelligence clients

Requirements

• Experience with Python and version control using Git
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of scraping techniques, browser automation, and network protocols (TLS/SSL)
• Experience with asynchronous programming and web development basics
• Familiarity with Go, C++, and front-end frameworks is a plus
• Experience with Pydantic, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Redis, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Grafana, and Prometheus

Nice to have

• Experience working on browser source code
• Knowledge of machine learning applied to scraping domain
• Experience building scalable systems

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with options for work from anywhere within Lithuania
• Private health insurance, psychologist sessions, and physical well-being support
• Extra vacation and life-moment days off
• Yearly workation and team building budget
• Access to vast learning resources and a community of 500+ professionals
• Modern office perks including gym and barista coffee