Senior Web Scraping Developer

The ERM International Group

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About ERM LibryoLibryo, an ERM Group Company, is a compliance platform that helps global organisations understand and manage their Environmental, Health, and Safety regulatory obligations. Since 2016, Libryo has supported thousands of users to improve compliance and ESG performance. Now part of ERM, the world’s largest pure play sustainability consultancy, Libryo continues to operate globally, driving toward a just and sustainable world.Role OverviewERM Libryo is seeking a Senior Web Scraping Developer to join our team in Kenya or South Africa. 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.4+ years experienced PHP Developer with a strong background in Laravel and TypeScript or JavaScript.Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.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.Preferred Qualifications7+ years experienced PHP Developer with a strong background in Laravel and TypeScript or JavaScript.It is good to have a background in web scraping, including familiarity with tools and libraries such as Goutte, Guzzle, or Playwright.Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5 is a plus.Thank you for your interest in ERM!#LI-PB2#LI-Hybrid

The ERM International Group

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