Senior Scraping Infrastructure Engineer
- Hybrid
- Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
- Engineering
About Datenna
Datenna is a fast-growing tech scale-up combining cutting-edge open-source intelligence (OSINT) and AI technologies to provide governments worldwide with critical insights into China’s techno-economic landscape. Our platform transforms OSINT into actionable insights on China’s Defense Industrial Base and broader technological ecosystem through advanced data processing and analysis.
The Role: We're looking for a Senior Scraping Infrastructure Engineer to own the correctness, robustness and scalability of our data acquisition systems. You'll focus on utilizing the latest (AI) tools and techniques to ready our systems for the future and will build a new foundation which is designed for scalability and resilience, keeping our scrapers running at scale.
Your Mission at Datenna:
Utilize the latest (AI) tools, frameworks and technologies to build a foundation which is ready for the future
Design and maintain proxy infrastructure with intelligent rotation strategies
Ensure proper behavior of scrapers and monitor conformance to established guidelines
Collaborate with scraper developers to validate that infrastructure solutions meet their requirements
Instrument systems for observability — tracking success rates, failure rates and cost efficiency
Document operational playbooks
What makes you a great candidate:
5+ years of experience in web scraping
Hands-on experience with browser automation (Playwright, Puppeteer, or similar)
Strong knowledge of proxies and rotation strategies
Proficiency reading Python code; strong proficiency writing Python or Go code
Experience with Linux systems administration and networking fundamentals
Experience with building distributed systems and algorithms
Pragmatic engineering mindset — you optimize for what works, not what's elegant
Knowledge of Scrapy, Selenium Grid or other (distributed) scraping frameworks
Infrastructure
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and bare-metal deployments
Understanding of cost management for proxy and compute spend
Please know that applicants may be subject to a screening process.
AI is part of how we build
We use AI tools extensively to move faster and raise quality, and we focus our human attention on the work where judgment, creativity, and responsibility matter most. We expect every candidate to be comfortable using AI in their day-to-day work in a responsible manner and to continuously look for better ways to apply it.
Why Datenna?
Work on globally impactful projects in geopolitical intelligence
Lead innovation in OSINT and AI technologies
Competitive compensation and benefits
Dynamic, international team environment
Significant growth opportunities in a scale-up
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We have received your application and will be in touch shortly. This is the process we follow: 1. Screening Call with a Recruiter Our journey together starts with a brief call. We’ll discuss your experience, career goals, and provide an overview of the role. It’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other better. 2. Behavioral Interview Next, you’ll have a behavioral interview where we’ll explore your past experiences, problem-solving abilities, and how you handle various situations. This helps us understand how you align with our values and work culture. 3. System Design Interview (for Tech Roles) For technical roles, you’ll participate in a system design interview. We’ll dive into your ability to architect scalable and efficient systems, assessing your design thinking and technical expertise. 4. Skill Assessment In the final stage, you’ll undergo a skill assessment tailored to your role. For technical positions, this will be a technical interview focused on your specific expertise. For other roles, you’ll take part in a case interview that evaluates your problem-solving and analytical skills.
