Freelance Software Engineer

Join a project focused on building a robust food ingredient database for a new app inspired by food scanners. The role centers on developing a backend solution to legally and efficiently scrape food item and ingredient data from major grocery retail websites. The collected data will be structured and stored in a MySQL or PostgreSQL database, supporting the app’s mission to provide users with detailed ingredient insights. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python and Django, with a proven track record in web scraping and data management. This is a single-project opportunity, perfect for a developer who thrives on building practical, scalable solutions for real-world applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a backend program to scrape food item and ingredient data from leading grocery retail websites
• Ensure all scraping activities comply with legal and ethical standards
• Develop a system to accept URLs and automate the extraction and storage of food data on each run
• Structure and store the scraped data in a MySQL or PostgreSQL database for easy retrieval and analysis
• Optimize scraping scripts for reliability, efficiency, and scalability
• Collaborate on defining data categories and database schema to support app requirements
• Document the scraping process, codebase, and database structure for future maintenance

Skills And Requirements

• Proficient in Python and Django, with hands-on experience in backend development
• Demonstrated expertise in web scraping using libraries such as BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, or Selenium
• Strong understanding of data storage and management with MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in web scraping
• Ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable code
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and data integration best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to deliver high-quality results independently
• Availability for a single-project engagement, with flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements

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