Web Scraping Developer (Mid - Senior Level) at Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

ERM established its office in Nairobi in 2014 as part of a continued expansion initiative in East Africa to meet the needs of our global and local clients who are increasingly investing in this region of Africa.

 

Web Scraping Developer (Mid - Senior Level)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

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. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Environmental Resources Management (ERM) on erm.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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