iVisa ยท 7 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design and build advanced web scrapers and automation bots using NodeJs, TypeScript, and Puppeteer.
Automate complex web interactions, including form submissions, file uploads, navigation through dynamic content, and custom interactions with non-standard form elements.
Implement strategies to handle captchas, rate limiting, and anti-bot mechanisms.
Identify creative solutions to overcome roadblocks and web security measures.
Develop strategies for scraping data efficiently from various websites, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Work independently to research, prototype, and implement solutions for new and unfamiliar challenges.
Take full ownership of your projects, from initial concept to deployment, with minimal guidance.
Lead by example, establishing best practices for automation and web scraping.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members when needed.
Document automation scripts, strategies, and processes for future reference.
Provide regular updates and communicate challenges and solutions to stakeholders.
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of experience in JavaScript development, with at least 3 years focused on web scraping or browser automation.
Expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript with NodeJs.
Strong experience using Puppeteer or similar browser automation libraries.
Demonstrated experience in developing complex web scrapers and automation scripts.
Ability to creatively solve complex problems, often with limited information or precedent.
Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and experience with manipulating the DOM.
Experience with captchas, anti-bot measures, and dealing with web security mechanisms.
Familiarity with debugging and performance optimization for high-volume scraping tasks.
Strong self-motivation, curiosity, and a passion for tackling unique challenges.
Preferred
Experience with other scraping and automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium).
Familiarity with cloud-based scraping and deployment solutions.
Previous experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
Benefits
Collaborative, friendly, and diverse culture: We foster an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere, featuring a dynamic and international environment with flat hierarchies and exceptionally amiable colleagues.
Work from anywhere: We embrace a remote-first approach, yet we offer the opportunity for periodic in-person gatherings.
Mental wellness sessions: Our sessions are led by certified psychologists to support your mental health.
Training Allowance: Access an outstanding learning platform to facilitate your professional growth.
Extended Family Leave policy: Our policy covers all birthing parents, non-birthing parents, and adopting parents.
Rest and Relaxation: We offer PTO for all employees and Unlimited PTO for managers and above.
Company
iVisa
iVisa provides the simplest solution for processing your travel visa,say goodbye to endless research and dealing with foreign governments.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Perez
Co-Founder
J
Jaikaran Sawhny
Chief Product Officer
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