JobsDB Jobs Search Scraper: Harvest Career Listings at Scale

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What Is JobsDB?

JobsDB is one of Asia-Pacific's largest job search platforms, hosting millions of active listings across technology, finance, healthcare, and general employment categories. The platform spans multiple regions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, and Thailand. Scraping JobsDB search results enables recruiters, researchers, and analysts to capture job market intelligence, track hiring trends, and build competitive datasets — tasks that manual copying would take weeks to complete.

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Overview

The JobsDB Jobs Search Scraper extracts structured job listings directly from JobsDB search result pages (not individual detail pages). It transforms unstructured HTML into clean, queryable records with 20+ fields per job. This scraper is built for:

• Job aggregators combining listings from multiple sources into a unified platform
• Recruitment agencies monitoring competitor postings and market gaps
• Data analysts studying employment trends, salary distributions, and hiring demand
• HR teams benchmarking roles, responsibilities, and compensation across regions

The scraper handles pagination intelligently, allows bulk URL processing, and includes error resilience through the ignore_url_failures flag.

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Input Configuration

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration object tailored for search result pages:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://hk.jobsdb.com/Software-Engineer-jobs"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

Configuration Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
urls	Array	Links to JobsDB job search result pages (not individual job detail pages)	["https://hk.jobsdb.com/Software-Engineer-jobs"]
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum number of job listings to extract per search URL	200
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, skips failed URLs and continues scraping. If false, stops on first error	true

Best practice: Use search URLs filtered by job title, location, or category. For example: https://[region].jobsdb.com/[Job-Title]-jobs or add filters like &salary= for refined results.

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Output Format: 20+ Structured Fields

Sample output

{
  "advertiser": {
    "__typename": "JobSearchV6Advertiser",
    "id": "61337487",
    "description": "Virtual Gaming Technology Limited"
  },
  "branding": {
    "__typename": "JobSearchV6Branding",
    "serp_logo_url": "https://bx-branding-gateway.cloud.seek.com.au/d6256ec0-1c34-4c80-8e68-68583970aafe.1/jdpLogo"
  },
  "bullet_points": [
    "Attractive remuneration package with Flexible working hours",
    "5-day work week, 14 days Annual Leave + Birthday Leave",
    "5+ years software engineering, 3+ in backend."
  ],
  "classifications": [
    {
      "__typename": "JobSearchV6Classification",
      "classification": {
        "__typename": "JobSearchV6ClassificationDetail",
        "id": "6281",
        "description": "Information & Communication Technology"
      },
      "subclassification": {
        "__typename": "JobSearchV6ClassificationDetail",
        "id": "6290",
        "description": "Engineering - Software"
      }
    }
  ],
  "company_name": "Virtual Gaming Technology Limited",
  "currency_label": null,
  "display_type": "standard",
  "employer": {
    "__typename": "JobSearchV6Employer",
    "company_url": "https://hk.jobsdb.com/companies/virtual-gaming-technology-limited-171089885763940",
    "relative_company_url": "/companies/virtual-gaming-technology-limited-171089885763940",
    "zone": "asia-1"
  },
  "external_references": null,
  "id": "93238491",
  "is_featured": false,
  "locations": [
    {
      "__typename": "JobSearchV6DataLocation",
      "country_code": "HK",
      "label": "Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Tsim Mong District",
      "seo_hierarchy": [
        {
          "__typename": "JobSearchV6SeoHierarchy",
          "contextual_name": "Tsim Sha Tsui Yau Tsim Mong District"
        },
        {
          "__typename": "JobSearchV6SeoHierarchy",
          "contextual_name": "Yau Tsim Mong District"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "role_id": "Artificial-Intelligence-Engineer",
  "salary_label": "",
  "sol_metadata": {
    "search_request_token": "97bf36fc-9c7f-414e-a617-76096d78fc04",
    "token": "0~97bf36fc-9c7f-414e-a617-76096d78fc04",
    "job_id": "93238491",
    "section": "MAIN",
    "section_rank": 2,
    "job_ad_type": "ORGANIC",
    "tags": {
      "mordor__flights": "mordor_523",
      "mordor__s": "0"
    }
  },
  "tags": [],
  "teaser": "AI-focused backend engineer building scalable, production-ready AI features.",
  "title": "Senior Software Engineer - AI",
  "tracking": "ewogICJ0b2tlbiI6ICI0NWVjN2VmNi0xMGU3LTRlMWItODExMy02NzY3YmUzNmJmMDZfMiIKfQ==",
  "work_arrangements": {
    "__typename": "JobSearchV6WorkArrangements",
    "display_text": null
  },
  "work_types": [
    "Full time"
  ],
  "listing_date": "2026-07-10T01:38:04.000Z",
  "listing_date_display": "4h ago",
  "company_profile_structured_data_id": 408641,
  "from_url": "https://hk.jobsdb.com/Software-Engineer-jobs"
}

Each job record extracted from search results includes:

Core Job Information

Field	Purpose
id	Unique JobsDB identifier for this listing
role_id	Internal role classification ID
title	Job title displayed in the search result
teaser	Short preview or snippet of the job posting
company_name	Employer name
employer	Detailed employer metadata and profile info
advertiser	Account or advertiser who posted the job

Compensation & Benefits

Field	Purpose
salary_label	Displayed salary range (e.g., "SGD 4,000 - 6,000")
currency_label	Currency code (e.g., "SGD", "HKD", "PHP")
bullet_points	Key benefits, perks, or highlights listed by the employer

Job Details & Categorization

Field	Purpose
locations	Work location(s) — typically city and country
classifications	Job category tags (e.g., "Technology", "Engineering")
work_types	Employment type (e.g., permanent, contract, temporary, internship)
work_arrangements	Work mode (e.g., on-site, remote, hybrid)
tags	Additional searchable keywords or attributes

Posting & Display Attributes

Field	Purpose
listing_date	Date the job was posted (timestamp format)
listing_date_display	Human-readable publication date (e.g., "Posted 2 days ago")
is_featured	Boolean flag — whether the listing has paid featured placement
display_type	How the job is displayed (featured, standard, etc.)
branding	Company branding elements (logo, colors, styling)
external_references	Links to external job postings or company sites
tracking	Analytics and tracking codes for click attribution
sol_metadata	Structured metadata for search optimization
company_profile_structured_data_id	Linked company profile identifier

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How to Use

Step 1: Identify Search URLs Navigate to JobsDB in your target region (e.g., hk.jobsdb.com, sg.jobsdb.com) and perform a job search. Copy the full URL from the address bar. Examples:

• https://hk.jobsdb.com/Software-Engineer-jobs
• https://sg.jobsdb.com/Data-Scientist-jobs?salary=5000-9000

Step 2: Configure the Scraper Paste URLs into the urls array. Set max_items_per_url based on how many results you need per search (typically 20–200).

Step 3: Run the Scraper Execute the scraper and monitor progress. The ignore_url_failures: true setting ensures continued operation if a URL fails.

Step 4: Export Data Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel for analysis, database import, or platform integration.

Usage Tips

• Multi-region scraping: Add URLs from different JobsDB regions in one run (e.g., Hong Kong and Singapore).
• Incremental runs: Scrape the same URL periodically to track new postings and removed listings.
• Filter by keyword: Adjust search URLs to include salary ranges, job levels, or experience filters for refined datasets.
• Handling pagination: The scraper automatically processes paginated results up to max_items_per_url.

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Business Use Cases & Value

Job Aggregation Platforms Combine JobsDB listings with other sources to build a unified job search experience.

Talent Market Intelligence Analyze salary trends, in-demand skills, and geographic hiring patterns across Asia-Pacific regions.

Recruitment & HR Analytics Monitor competitor hiring, identify talent hotspots, and benchmark compensation for negotiation.

Academic & Economic Research Study labor market dynamics, employment type preferences, and sectoral hiring shifts over time.

The JobsDB Jobs Search Scraper delivers the data infrastructure behind these use cases, replacing manual effort with automated, scalable collection.

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Conclusion

The JobsDB Jobs Search Scraper is the essential tool for anyone needing large-scale job market data. With 20+ fields per listing, multi-regional support, and robust error handling, it transforms JobsDB search results into clean, actionable intelligence. Start scraping today and unlock insights that drive recruitment, investment, and policy decisions.