Backend Operation Programmer

About the job

Shalion is a data and insights-driven company that serves world-class manufacturers and brands globally. Through our Digital Shelf Optimization, Retail Media, and Food Service Aggregators solutions, we provide innovative tools for e-commerce monitoring.

At Shalion, we empower brands to make smarter business decisions in eCommerce by delivering actionable data and insights on online product prices, availability, share of search, and more. We operate across 1000+ e-retailers in 60+ countries, serving industry giants such as Heineken, Lego, Danone, Nestlé, and JDE.

As a leader in data intelligence, we specialize in gathering, analyzing, and applying proprietary artificial intelligence to deliver relevant data and monitoring tools, helping our clients maximize their e-commerce performance.

Our headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain, and we are expanding our team in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The role

We are seeking a proactive specialist who enjoy finding out-of-the-box solutions for complex problems, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and you are comfortable with JavaScript, XPath. JQuery, Node.js. Android, who is eager to apply their skills in a challenging environment. This role requires a deep understanding of the HTTP protocol and network protocols and the ability to bypass anti-bot protections.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Developing and maintaining web scraping scripts and tools using Node.js.

• Researching and debugging web scraping-related issues.

• Implementing techniques to bypass anti-bot measures and other web protections.

• Collaborating with the team to improve scraping efficiency and success rates.

• Ensuring the setup of data projects that allow the operations team to gain efficiency and proactivity in deliveries.

• Understanding and analyzing Web/App pages, their functionality, and programming logic.

• Designing, coding, and implementing high-quality Java applications.

• Being proactive in diagnosing failures.

• Collaborating with all other internal teams.

Skills you’ll need to bring:

• Proven experience in web scraping

• Expertise in Node.js

• Knowledge of HTTP and network protocols.

• Excellent research and debugging skills.

• Ability to bypass anti-bot web protections.

• Student or graduate in Computer Science, Computer Science, or similar fields and/or certified programming courses from recognized institutions.

• Level of English (B1/B2)

What we offer you

• An international team – Work with colleagues from 10+ nationalities.

• A dynamic and innovative environment – Be part of a high-performing team.

• Impactful work – Contribute to a challenging and innovative project.

• Presencial work model, one day home office.

• Location: Ituzaingó, Buenos Aires.

Shalion Data Services Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.