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Web Scraping Engineer- 3566726

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. (CTC)

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Arlington, VA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$105,000 - $110,000

Job Description

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Web Scraping Engineer to support the United States Department of State in Arlington, VA.

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments. Our clients' employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested ?
  • Direct hire full-time position
  • Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Mid-size company with room for growth


Position Title : Web Scraping Engineer

Position Location : This position is currently remote, with occasional meetings in Arlington, VA.

Daily Responsibilities:
  • Position supports the development and maintenance of the agency's web scraping infrastructure. The position is responsible for extracting data from various websites and APIs, ensuring data quality and accuracy, and optimizing the scraping process for efficiency. Duties include:
  • Develop and maintain web scraping scripts and tools to extract data from websites and APIs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and implement scraping solutions accordingly.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot scraping processes to ensure data quality and accuracy.
  • Optimize scraping scripts for performance and efficiency, considering factors such as speed, scalability, and resource utilization.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest web scraping techniques, tools, and best practices.
  • Conduct data analysis and validation to ensure the integrity of scraped data.
  • Collaborate with data engineering and data science teams to integrate scraped data into our data pipelines and systems.
  • Document and communicate technical solutions, processes, and best practices to team members.


Required Years of Experience (min) :
  • 3+ years of professional experience in web scraping or a similar role.


Required Degree :
  • BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline OR Allowable Substitution: Additional ten (10) years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree.


Required Experience :
  • Proficiency in Python and Java and experience with web scraping libraries such as BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, or Selenium.
  • Knowledge of AI/machine learning techniques for data extraction and classification.
  • Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to navigate and interact with websites.
  • Experience working with APIs and handling different data formats (JSON, XML, etc.).
  • Familiarity with database systems and SQL for data storage and retrieval.
  • Familiarity of data cleaning and preprocessing techniques to ensure data quality.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and debug scraping issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Attention to detail and ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently.


Preferred Experience :
  • Experience with cloud platforms for scalable web scraping infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
  • Understanding of legal and ethical considerations related to web scraping.


Required Clearance :
  • Secret clearance or public trust with ability to obtain secret


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $105k - $110k

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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About Us
Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is a certified small business, and it is one of the leading providers of information technology to federal and commercial markets. We provide IT solutions through managed hosting and development services, and we also offer technical staffing for various clients. We hire the best of the best talent across several different industries. Our clients include large mass-media companies, cybersecurity firms, federal agencies, tech start-ups and more. We are known to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions and recruiting services for our customers that achieve mission objectives, increase productivity and create competitive advantages in their respective markets.

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Secret