Senior Software Engineer (Web Scraping, Data Acquisition, Data Collection)
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| At NIQ Digital shelf, scraping isnât just about collecting data, itâs aboutoutsmarting the obstaclesthat stand in the way of visibility. Every day, we processtens of billions of data pointsfrom thousands of sources, both web and mobile, and transform them into actionable insights for the worldâs top retailers and brands.Youâll join a team of60+ scrapers, engineers, analysts, and data lovers from across the globe. As part of our scraping and R&D team, youâll have space toexperiment, push boundaries, and bring bold ideas to life. Youâll collaborate closely withCustomer Success,Operations, andDatato ensure we extract high-quality, actionable data - fast and at scale.This isnât just a coding job. Youâll need tothink like a hacker, move like an engineer, and act like an inventorDesign and build distributed scraping architectures that can scale across thousands of domains.Reverse engineer APIs and mobile apps using tools likeFrida,mitmproxy,Charles Proxy, burp and many more.Detect common anti-bot measures (like JavaScript checks or browser behavior detection) to build crawlers that adjust to appear more human-like.Lead technical innovation in scraping: identify edge cases, prototype new approaches, and share knowledge with the team.Set up anomaly detection and monitoring to detect blockers or failures early5+ years of experience withPythonand large-scale scraping projects.Deep understanding ofanti-bot technologiesand how to bypass them, fingerprinting, WAFs, JavaScript challenges, etc.Experience working withScrapy,Requests,httpx,Selenium,Playwright, or custom headless browser drivers.Skilled at handling proxies (residential, datacenter, rotating), session management, cookie injection, and TLS tweaking.Strong debugging skills across browser, HTTP traffic, and device-level interactions.You think independently and enjoy solving problems no one has solved before.Familiarity with structured storage formats (Parquet, Avro), or real-time stream processing.Good knowledge of databases like MongoDB, InfluxDB, and Redis, including how they work and how to optimize them.Bonus SkillsExperience with real-device simulation for mobile scraping.Comfortable building and maintaining distributed task queues (Celery, Kafka, etc.).Experience scraping high-security platforms or mobile-first environments.Exposure to Linux or cloud environments (AWS, GCP, etc.).Basic understanding of Kubernetes, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions to deploy and orchestrate scraping workloads.Why Join NIQ Digital shelfYouâll haveownershipandfreedomto experiment, backed by a team that thrives on innovation.Youâll work with people who are truly passionate about data and know how to use it well.Your ideas will shape our strategy, tools, and success - you wonât just follow the Playbook; youâll write about it.Friendly and transparent work culture, competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to grow fast in a high-impact role.Flexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)Our BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including rĂ©sumĂ© screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQâs principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQâs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: /About NIQNIQ is the worldâs leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In **, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full ViewTM.NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the worldâs population.For more information, visit NIQ.comFollow us on: LinkedIn | FacebookOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the #J-*****-Ljbffr |
Requirements
5+ years of experience with Python and large-scale scraping projects. Deep understanding of anti-bot technologies and how to bypass them, fingerprinting, WAFs, JavaScript challenges, etc. Experience working with Scrapy , Requests , httpx , Selenium , Playwright , or custom headless browser drivers. Skilled at handling proxies (residential, datacenter, rotating), session management, cookie injection, and TLS tweaking. Strong debugging skills across browser, HTTP traffic, and device-level interactions. You think independently and enjoy solving problems no one has solved before. Familiarity with structured storage formats (Parquet, Avro), or real-time stream processing. Good knowledge of databases like MongoDB, InfluxDB, and Redis, including how they work and how to optimize them. Bonus Skills Experience with real-device simulation for mobile scraping. Comfortable building and maintaining distributed task queues (Celery, Kafka, etc.). Experience scraping high-security platforms or mobile-first environments. Exposure to Linux or cloud environments (AWS, GCP, etc.). Basic understanding of Kubernetes, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions to deploy and orchestrate scraping workloads.
Benefits & conditions
Youâll have ownership and freedom to experiment, backed by a team that thrives on innovation. Youâll work with people who are truly passionate about data and know how to use it well. Your ideas will shape our strategy, tools, and success - you wonât just follow the Playbook; youâll write about it. Friendly and transparent work culture, competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to grow fast in a high-impact role. Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including rĂ©sumĂ© screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQâs principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQâs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: / About NIQ NIQ is the worldâs leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In **, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full ViewTM. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the worldâs population. For more information, visit NIQ.com Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the #J-***-Ljbffr
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