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Social Media Data Crawler

We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Social Media Data Crawler to design and manage tools that automate data extraction from social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in web scraping, data analysis, and working with social media APIs. This role is vital for providing valuable data insights to support our marketing, research, and analytics teams.

Develop and maintain automated scripts and tools for extracting data from social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, and more.
Ensure compliance with the terms of service and privacy policies of each platform.
Continuously monitor and troubleshoot crawling systems to ensure consistent, accurate data collection.
Analyze collected data to identify key trends, insights, and patterns aligned with business goals.
Work closely with data scientists, marketing, and research teams to deliver relevant data for their initiatives.
Optimize crawling systems for performance, scalability, and adaptability to platform changes.
Stay up-to-date with changes in social media platforms and APIs to adjust crawling strategies as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience in web crawling, scraping, or data extraction from social media.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
Familiarity with social media APIs (e.g., LinkedIn API, Facebook Graph API, Twitter API, Instagram API).
Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Knowledge of data privacy laws and ethical considerations related to data scraping.
Excellent problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark.
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools.
Understanding of natural language processing (NLP) techniques.

System Requirements

At least 15mbps for the main internet and at least 10mbps for backup
A desktop or laptop that has an i5 processor with at least 8 GB RAM and an i3 processor for backup
Note: Back-ups should still be able to function when there is a power interruption
A webcam
Noise-canceling USB Headset
Quiet, Dedicated Home Office
Smartphone

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$75000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Social Media Data Crawler, CrewBloom

Are you ready to take your skills as a Social Media Data Crawler to the next level? Join our innovative team where we’re seeking someone detail-oriented and technically proficient! In this dynamic role, you’ll design and manage tools that automate data extraction from major social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and more. As a Social Media Data Crawler, you’ll play an essential part in providing valuable data insights, which will support our marketing, research, and analytics teams. You’ll develop automated scripts to extract data, ensuring we follow all compliance guidelines. Your analytical mind will be crucial as you sift through data to unearth key trends aligned with our business objectives. You’ll work closely with data scientists and marketers, optimizing our crawling systems for performance and scalability. Your expertise in programming languages such as Python and Java will be instrumental, and if you’re familiar with social media APIs, that’s a huge plus! With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and experience in web scraping or data extraction, you’ll thrive here. Ready to take on the challenges that come with social media data? Embrace the flexibility of remote work and contribute to a fun, inclusive company culture that values innovation and professional growth. Your journey towards limitless career growth starts here!

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What are the responsibilities of a Social Media Data Crawler at our company?

As a Social Media Data Crawler, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated scripts for data extraction from platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram. Your tasks will also include ensuring compliance with each platform's terms and privacy policies, troubleshooting crawling systems for consistent data collection, and analyzing collected data to identify trends in alignment with our business goals.