Spider / Scraper Team Lead

We are seeking an experienced Spider / Scraper Team Lead to take full ownership of the scraping ecosystem behind our international SaaS platform.
 

This is a fully remote leadership role with significant responsibility. You will define technical structure, set direction, and ensure that our scraping infrastructure is stable, scalable, and performance-driven. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership and operational accountability.
 

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the spider/scraper team, including coordination with QA
• Define and prioritize the technical roadmap
• Ensure system stability, scalability, and performance across markets
• Monitor KPIs and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks
• Improve architecture, infrastructure, and development processes
• Mentor developers and elevate technical standards within the team
• Take full accountability for scraping operations and output quality
  
   

This role goes beyond writing spiders. You will lead both the technical systems and the people responsible for them.
 

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills and advanced web scraping expertise
• Experience working with large-scale scraping infrastructure
• Deep understanding of proxies, anti-bot strategies, scaling, monitoring, and performance optimization
• Proven leadership experience managing developers or technical teams
• Experience structuring workflows and improving operational performance
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Strong remote communication and documentation skills
  
   

We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience leading and scaling technical teams - not a solo contributor without leadership background.
 

Work Setup

• 100% remote
• International team environment
• Open to contract/freelance arrangements
• Required time zone overlap with Europe
   

What We Offer

• Ownership of a critical SaaS infrastructure
• Direct impact on product performance and revenue
• Autonomy and decision-making authority
• Fast execution and flat organizational structure
• Opportunity to expand into broader technical leadership
• Competitive compensation based on experience
   

Application

To apply, please send:

• CV
• A brief description of scraping teams you have led
• Examples of infrastructure you have built, scaled, or improved