Web Scraping Developer (Mid - Senior Level)

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2 Locations
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
The Web Scraping Developer will focus on backend development using PHP and Laravel, creating software products and scripts for data extraction. Responsibilities include developing scraping tools, collaborating with teams, integrating user interfaces, maintaining code integrity, and optimizing application performance.
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Overview 

We are seeking an experienced PHP Developer with a strong background in Laravel and web scraping to join our development team.  

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality software products and scripts, with a focus on backend development, automation, data extraction, and processing.  

You will work closely with our team of developers and product managers to deliver exceptional solutions that meet our users' needs. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Develop and maintain scraping software using PHP, Laravel, and other relevant technologies. 
  • Implement web scraping tools and techniques to gather data from various online sources efficiently and accurately. 
  • Work with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. 
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. 
  • Collaborate with the team to design and launch new features. 
  • Maintain code integrity and organisation, following industry best practices. 
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimise performance. 
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 
  • Proven experience as a PHP Developer, with solid experience in Laravel framework. 
  • Strong experience in web scraping, including familiarity with tools and libraries such as Goutte, Guzzle, or Playwright. 
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git. 
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5 is a plus. 
  • Experience with SQL databases and their declarative query languages. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

Top Skills

CSS3
Git
Goutte
Guzzle
HTML5
JavaScript
Laravel
PHP
Playwright
SQL
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The Company
Bristol
9,893 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Sustainability is our business. 

As the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business. 

With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations

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