Ascent Technologies Inc

Backend Engineer

• Lead the design and implementation of robust, efficient, and large-scale web scraping platforms using Python and associated frameworks.
• Mentor junior developers, and provide technical guidance. Conduct code reviews to ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code.
• Develop sophisticated strategies to handle and bypass advanced anti-bot countermeasures like CAPTCHAs, Cloudflare, and IP blocking, while ensuring all practices adhere to legal and ethical guidelines and website terms of service.
• Collaborate with data analysts and data engineers to define data requirements and ensure seamless integration of scraped data into databases.
• Optimize scrapers for speed, performance, and stability; set up real-time monitoring and alerting systems to quickly detect and resolve failures or site changes.
• Create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage expectations.

Lead Python Engineer, Data Infrastructure