Apify is hiring a
Web Automation Engineer, Web3 - Czech Republic

Summary

The job is for a Python or Node.js/TypeScript developer to join Apify's product team that works on their open-source tooling. The role involves researching and implementing solutions to overcome anti-scraping services using various techniques. The tech stack includes React.js, TypeScript/Node.js, Next.js, Nest.js, Docusaurus, Jest, AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB, S3, GitHub Actions, New Relic, LogDNA, Sentry, PagerDuty, GitHub, ZenHub, Notion, GSuite, AI Tools like Langchain, LlamaIndex, Pinecone, OpenAI API, and web agents. The work environment is flexible with remote work options, flexible hours, a zero-bullshit policy, and numerous benefits.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industry experience in Python or Node.js/TypeScript development
• Prior experience in web scraping or web automation
• Knowledge of how the web works, from HTTP protocol up to modern browser APIs to draw an SVG

Responsibilities

Research existing anti-scraping services and implement new open-source libraries or internal services to overcome them by utilizing various proxy services, browser fingerprinting methods, human-like browser interaction, session management, and others

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in open-source development is a plus

Benefits

• Full-time position in Prague at our amazing office located in Lucerna Palace, Prague, Czech Republic
• Option to work remotely
• Flexible working hours (perfect for both night owls and early birds)
• Stock options and profit sharing
• Solid education and training budget, conference tickets, internal 'Eat & Learn' sessions, and the possibility to work across teams
• Generous hardware budget
• Free lunches every day
• Unlimited supply of ☕ & 🍺 and snacks
• Free entry to the wonderful Prague Zoo
• Ping-pong, chess, PS5, lightsabers, foosball league after lunch, free Multisport card, and so on