Data Science Intern - Web Scraping & Data Management

Data Science Intern - Web Scraping & Data Management

Location: Remote 

Company: TORQ Sports  

About TORQ Sports:

TORQ Sports is a leading sports tech company offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to sporting events and a platform for sports enthusiasts and professionals alike. As part of our team, you'll engage in impactful projects that blend data science with real-world applications in the sports industry.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly motivated Data Science Intern specializing in web scraping and ETL pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting and processing data from various sources, ensuring it is accurate and easily queryable.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain web scraping scripts to collect data from websites.

- Clean and process collected data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

- Automate data updates through scheduling mechanisms (e.g., cron jobs, cloud functions).

- Store and manage large datasets using appropriate database technologies.

Qualifications:

- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.

- Experience with web scraping tools and frameworks (e.g., Scrapy, BeautifulSoup, Selenium).

- Familiarity with Python for data analysis and manipulation.

- Knowledge of scheduling automated scraping tasks.

- Understanding of database management (e.g., SQL).

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-Have:

- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for task automation.

- Understanding of data security and privacy concerns in data scraping.

What We Offer:

- Hands-on experience in a dynamic sports-focused company.

- Opportunities to work on real-world projects with significant impact.

- A collaborative work environment and professional development.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and relevant project samples or code to [Contact Information].