Senior Specialist, Web Data

This role is open to candidates in the Lehi, Utah area and Chicago, Illinois area.

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The Web Data CoE has a mission to be and provide data to all uplines within Bain. We are sector and region agnostic. Through proprietary technologies and tools built internally we can extract targeted data from many web pages. The Web Data CoE is an active participant in innovation for alternative data software solutions that leverage web scraping technologies.

As a Senior Specialist in Web Data Operations, you will lead the execution of high-quality web scraping projects that enable Bain teams to answer complex business questions with web-derived data. You will own the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, from scoping and configuration to execution, QA, and handoff. As a senior technical contributor within the Web Data CoE, you’ll also help mentor peers, improve delivery processes, and build internal expertise in data extraction best practices.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical fluency, attention to detail, and delivery ownership, with a strong interest in growing their expertise in scraping logic, web architecture, and automation patterns.

• Deliver recurring and one-off web scraping projects using Bain’s proprietary platform, ensuring quality, completeness, and timeliness
• Own end-to-end project delivery, including scoping, configuration, execution, QA, and handoff
• Configure and optimize scraping tools (e.g., proxies, selectors, parsers) for varied use cases and troubleshoot technical edge cases
• Collaborate with fulfillment and data teams to define scope, align on timelines, and ensure accurate output delivery
• Conduct proactive QA, investigate inconsistencies, escrow bugs, and propose improvements to reduce defects and delays
• Serve as a technical lead on projects (role-scaled by level), supporting delivery excellence and stakeholder communication
• Document scraping strategies and contribute to internal playbooks and knowledge repositories
• Stay current on emerging web data, scraping, and automation trends
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building internal expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical, data, or analytical field
• 2+ years (Senior Specialist) of experience working with web scraping tools or delivering structured web data
• Familiarity with data formats such as JSON and CSV
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Clear communicator with internal delivery teams
• Self-starter with a process improvement mindset

• Experience with proxies, scraping edge cases, or anti-bot mitigation (e.g., IP rotation)
• Experience using scraping frameworks or proxy management tools
• Exposure to SQL, APIs, or modern scraping architectures
• Experience working in fast-paced, data- or client-oriented environments

This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 2 days per week.

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).

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