Ostjob.ch Job Search Scraper: Extract Swiss Job Listings at Scale

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Understanding Ostjob.ch

Ostjob.ch is Switzerland's premier job search platform specializing in positions across German-speaking Switzerland. With thousands of active listings spanning IT, healthcare, retail, construction, and specialized trades, Ostjob serves as a critical talent marketplace for Swiss employers and job seekers. Extracting and analyzing this data manually is labor-intensive — the Ostjob.ch Jobs Search Scraper automates collection, delivering structured job records ready for analysis, aggregation, or integration into hiring systems.

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About the Scraper

The Ostjob Jobs Search Scraper extracts job listings from Ostjob.ch search result pages, converting each listing into a structured record with 30+ data fields. It is ideal for:

• Job aggregator platforms building multi-source job databases
• HR analysts studying Swiss labor market trends and salary benchmarks
• Recruitment agencies monitoring competitor activity and open positions
• Researchers analyzing employment demand by region, sector, and skill level
• Talent acquisition teams building recruitment funnels and market intelligence

The scraper handles pagination effortlessly, supports configurable item limits, and includes error tolerance to ensure reliable operation even when individual pages fail.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration with three main parameters:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.ostjob.ch/job/alle-jobs-seite-2"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 20
}

Input Parameters Explained

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
urls	Array	List of Ostjob search result page URLs to scrape. Include full URLs with page numbers or filter parameters.	["https://www.ostjob.ch/job/alle-jobs-seite-2", "https://www.ostjob.ch/job/alle-jobs-seite-3"]
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, the scraper continues even if some URLs fail. If false, the entire run stops on first error. Recommended: true for bulk scraping.	true or false
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum number of job listings to extract per URL. Limits data volume and runtime. Set to 0 for unlimited.	20, 50, 100

Pro tips:

• Use multiple page URLs to scrape across different sections (e.g., IT jobs, healthcare, construction)
• Set max_items_per_url to 20-50 for balanced speed and coverage
• Enable ignore_url_failures for long-running batch operations

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "id": 1085779,
  "title": "Compliance Officer - KYC",
  "company_id": 49293,
  "workplace_zip": "9490",
  "workplace_city": "Vaduz",
  "activity": "Einsatz in neuen Compliance-Projekten im Bankenbereich und zurVerstärkung unserer Compliance-Projektteams \n\t Überprüfung und Update von bestehenden Geschäftsbeziehungen vonnatürlichen Personen und Rechtsträgern (KYC-Profile) \n\t Abklären und Erkennen von auffälligen Geschäftsbeziehungen unteranderem im Zusammenhang mit Sanktionen & Geldwäscherei \n\t Einhaltung der Compliance-Standards der Bank \n\t Beratung und Unterstützung der Kundenbetreuer in ... ",
  "requirements": "",
  "offer": "",
  "contact": "<p>BDO (Liechtenstein) AG<br />\nFrau Nadja Demont<br />\nWuhrstrasse 14<br />\n9490 Vaduz<br />\n<br />\nkarriere@bdo.li<br />\nTelefon: +423 238 20 00</p>",
  "url_application": "mailto:karriere@bdo.li",
  "is_shown_on_company_minisite": true,
  "date_first_published": "2026-07-15T17:40:11.266+02:00",
  "date_start": "2026-07-15",
  "date_end": null,
  "company_description": "",
  "keywords": "",
  "type_key": 5,
  "type_value_min": 60,
  "type_value_max": 100,
  "date_actualization": "2026-07-15",
  "is_special_offer": false,
  "is_promoted": false,
  "position": [],
  "external_id": "6a57a9db32bd81.80851275",
  "home_office": false,
  "country_code": [
    "de",
    "ch",
    "at"
  ],
  "video_url": "",
  "coordinates": [
    {
      "ort": "Vaduz",
      "latitude": 47.13872,
      "longitude": 9.522111
    },
    {
      "ort": "Vaduz",
      "latitude": 47.14972,
      "longitude": 9.517383
    }
  ],
  "cantons": [
    "Liechtenstein"
  ],
  "updated_at": "2026-07-15T17:40:57.370+02:00",
  "company": {
    "id": 49293,
    "name": "BDO (Liechtenstein) AG",
    "description": "BDO (Liechtenstein) AG mit Sitz in Vaduz ist eine der führenden Liechtensteiner Wirtschaftsprüfungs-, Treuhand- und Beratungsgesellschaften. Basis für unseren Erfolg sind unsere Mitarbeitenden.",
    "homepage": "http://www.bdo.li",
    "additional_address": "",
    "vacancy_list_style_class": "Ostjob_Vacancy_ListStyle_Default",
    "zip": "9490",
    "city": "Vaduz",
    "hide_first_publication_date": false,
    "street": "Wuhrstrasse",
    "house_number": "14",
    "po_box": "Postfach 132",
    "country": "Liechtenstein",
    "additional_name": "",
    "main_phone_number": "+423 238 20 00",
    "pdf_preview_enable": true,
    "contact_and_application_url_enable": true,
    "vacancies_in_popup": false,
    "is_shown_iframe_on_mobile_pages": false,
    "show_template_on_mobile": false,
    "logo_id": "25e4f6c2c12bac8b8698",
    "country_of_origin_code": "ch",
    "is_free_company": false,
    "with_profile": false
  },
  "from_url": "https://www.ostjob.ch/job/alle-jobs-seite-2"
}

Each scraped job listing returns a comprehensive record with 30 fields:

Core Identification

Field	Meaning	Example
ID	Unique Ostjob identifier for the listing	12345
Title	Job title as displayed	Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d)
External ID	Employer's internal reference (if provided)	EXT-789
Position	Position level or seniority	Senior, Junior, Lead

Company Information

Field	Meaning	Example
Company	Employer name	Tech Solutions AG
Company ID	Unique company identifier	5678
Company Description	Brief employer description or industry	Swiss IT services provider

Location & Geography

Field	Meaning	Example
Workplace City	Primary job location (city)	Zurich, Basel
Workplace ZIP	Postal code of workplace	8000
Cantons	Swiss canton(s) where position is based	ZH, BS, AG
Country Code	Country code	CH
Coordinates	GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)	47.3686, 8.5391
Home Office	Work-from-home policy or frequency	Full, Hybrid, 1-2 days/week

Job Details

Field	Meaning	Example
Activity	Job function or department	Software Development, Sales
Requirements	Candidate requirements (skills, experience)	5+ years Python, Agile certified
Offer	Key benefits and perks	Competitive salary, health insurance, stock options
Keywords	Search tags or skill keywords	Python, Docker, AWS, Leadership
Video URL	Link to company/job video (if available)	https://example.com/video.mp4

Dates & Duration

Field	Meaning	Example
Date First Published	Original publication date	2026-01-15
Date Start	Position start date	2026-03-01
Date End	Application deadline or listing expiry	2026-02-28
Date Actualization	Last update timestamp	2026-01-20T10:30:00Z
Updated At	Most recent modification date	2026-01-20

Salary & Employment Type

Field	Meaning	Example
Type Key	Employment type identifier	permanent, contract, apprenticeship
Type Value Min	Minimum salary (CHF/year)	90000
Type Value Max	Maximum salary (CHF/year)	130000

Application & Visibility

Field	Meaning	Example
Application URL	Direct link to apply or company careers page	https://company.ch/careers/apply
Contact	Hiring contact details (email, phone, name)	hr@company.ch, +41 44 123 4567
Shown On Company Minisite	Whether listed on employer's Ostjob profile	true, false

Promotion & Special Flags

Field	Meaning	Example
Promoted	Whether the listing has paid promotion	true, false
Special Offer	Special benefits or limited-time perks	Sign-on bonus, Relocation support

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How to Use

1. Identify search pages — Navigate to Ostjob.ch, perform a job search, and copy the result page URLs. Example: https://www.ostjob.ch/job/alle-jobs-seite-2

2. Build your input configuration — Create a JSON file with your URLs:

{
     "urls": ["https://www.ostjob.ch/job/alle-jobs-seite-2", "https://www.ostjob.ch/job/alle-jobs-seite-3"],
     "max_items_per_url": 50,
     "ignore_url_failures": true
   }

3. Configure scrape options — Adjust max_items_per_url based on your needs (higher = slower but more complete)

4. Run the scraper — Submit the configuration and monitor progress in the actor dashboard

5. Export and analyze — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel for use in spreadsheets, databases, or BI tools

Troubleshooting:

• If no results appear, verify URLs point to job listing pages, not individual job detail pages
• Check that URLs are accessible from your network
• Set ignore_url_failures: true to skip problematic pages automatically

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Job boards & aggregators: Feed Ostjob data into multi-source job platforms
• Salary intelligence: Build Swiss wage benchmarks by role, sector, and region
• Market analysis: Track hiring trends and skills demand across Switzerland
• Talent pipeline: Identify competitor hiring and high-growth sectors
• Academic research: Analyze employment patterns in Swiss labor markets

By automating data extraction, you save dozens of hours per week while gaining real-time visibility into Switzerland's job market.

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Conclusion

The Ostjob.ch Jobs Search Scraper transforms Switzerland's largest job board into structured, actionable data. With 30 fields covering locations, salaries, dates, and company details, it powers aggregators, research, and talent strategies. Start scraping today and unlock insights that manual browsing cannot provide.