Ascent Technologies Inc

Lead Python Engineer, Data Infrastructure

Ascent Technologies Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

JavaScriptPostgresPython

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Python development, with prior experience in a leadership or senior role.
  • Strong programming skills and deep knowledge of Python data structures and libraries.
  • Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTTP protocols, cookies, headers, and DOM manipulation.
  • Experience with data cleaning, processing, and storage in various database systems like PostgreSQL.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
  • A small, collaborative, and fast-moving team where your contributions will have an outsized impact.
  • The chance to work on meaningful problems in regulatory technology.
  • Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy.
  • Recognition in the regtech space for our innovation and customer value.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Pythonweb scrapingdata structuresHTMLCSSJavaScriptHTTP protocolsPostgreSQLdata cleaningdata processing
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical guidancecode reviewsproblem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detaildata accuracyeffective communication