Almedia is hiring a
Software Engineer (Data Scraping)

Summary

The job is for a Working Student Software Engineer (Data Scraping) at Almedia in Berlin. The role involves web scraping, data extraction, and analysis for the Data Team. The candidate should be currently enrolled in a German university course, have experience with web scraping, proficiency in programming languages like Python and JavaScript, knowledge of relational databases and SQL, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, communication skills, and teamwork skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a German university course
• Experience with web scraping and data extraction
• Proficiency in programming languages used in web scraping such as Python and JavaScript
• Knowledge of relational Databases and SQL
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Use web scraping tools and techniques to gather data from websites
• Develop and maintain web scraping scripts to extract and transform data into usable formats using SQL
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness by implementing data validation and cleaning processes
• Continuously monitor target websites and online resources for updates and changes to adapt scraping scripts as needed
• Generate regular reports and insights from the scraped data to support research and development projects and business decisions
• Work closely with the research and development teams to understand data requirements and provide actionable insights from the collected data
• Maintain documentation for scraping scripts, processes, and data sources for knowledge sharing and future reference
• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines regarding web scraping and data privacy

Benefits

• A fast-paced work environment in a team of highly motivated professionals
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements and a modern office space in the heart of Berlin
• Competitive salary
• USC membership
• Work from abroad policy
• 1 International Company Retreat per Year (The last ones were in Indonesia and Spain)
• An inclusive team and various events throughout the year!