Remote Lead NodeJs + TypeScript Engineer

Summary

Join our global team as a Lead NodeJs + TypeScript Engineer and contribute to building scrapers and automation bots, developing custom solutions for web interfaces, and handling complex form submissions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in JavaScript development, with at least 3 years focused on web scraping or browser automation
• Expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript with NodeJs
• Strong experience using Puppeteer or similar browser automation libraries
• Demonstrated experience in developing complex web scrapers and automation scripts
• Ability to creatively solve complex problems, often with limited information or precedent
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and experience with manipulating the DOM
• Experience with captchas, anti-bot measures, and dealing with web security mechanisms
• Familiarity with debugging and performance optimization for high-volume scraping tasks
• Strong self-motivation, curiosity, and a passion for tackling unique challenges

Responsibilities

• Develop & Implement Automation Solutions: Design and build advanced web scrapers and automation bots using NodeJs, TypeScript, and Puppeteer
• Automate complex web interactions, including form submissions, file uploads, navigation through dynamic content, and custom interactions with non-standard form elements
• Implement strategies to handle captchas, rate limiting, and anti-bot mechanisms
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Identify creative solutions to overcome roadblocks and web security measures
• Develop strategies for scraping data efficiently from various websites, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Work independently to research, prototype, and implement solutions for new and unfamiliar challenges
• Ownership & Leadership: Take full ownership of your projects, from initial concept to deployment, with minimal guidance
• Lead by example, establishing best practices for automation and web scraping
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members when needed
• Documentation & Reporting: Document automation scripts, strategies, and processes for future reference
• Provide regular updates and communicate challenges and solutions to stakeholders

Benefits

• Mental wellness sessions: Our sessions are led by certified psychologists to support your mental health
• Training Allowance: Access an outstanding learning platform to facilitate your professional growth
• Extended Family Leave policy: Our policy covers all birthing parents, non-birthing parents, and adopting parents
• Rest and Relaxation: We offer PTO for all employees and Unlimited PTO for managers and above