Python.org Jobs Scraper: Python Job Board RSS (No API Key)

Python.org Jobs Scraper collects job listings from the public Python.org Jobs RSS feed. It requires no login or API key and extracts job titles, links, short summaries, and stable identifiers. Export the results as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

The RSS feed contains only recent listings and does not provide an archive or additional pages. Schedule recurring runs to collect new listings over time, and use jobGuid to deduplicate records.

Use Cases

• Job alerts: Collect new Python roles without manually checking the job board.
• Recruiting research: Filter listings using keywords such as remote or staff.
• Job monitoring: Schedule recurring runs and maintain your own historical dataset.
• Spreadsheet tracking: Export listings to CSV or Excel for analysis and tracking.
• Candidate sourcing: Review job titles and summaries before opening full job posts.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
feedUrls	array	Official Python.org Jobs RSS feed	RSS feed URLs. Only the official Python.org Jobs feed is requested.
keyword	string	Empty	Optional keyword filter applied to job titles and summaries.
maxItems	integer	100	Maximum number of job rows, clamped to 1–1000.
timeoutSecs	integer	300	Maximum duration of the entire run, in seconds.
requestTimeoutSecs	integer	30	Timeout for an individual request, in seconds.

Example Input

{
  "feedUrls": ["OFFICIAL_PYTHON_JOBS_RSS_FEED"],
  "keyword": "remote",
  "maxItems": 100,
  "timeoutSecs": 300,
  "requestTimeoutSecs": 30
}

What Data Does This Actor Extract?

Each successful job listing produces a record similar to the following:

{
  "jobTitle": "Senior Staff Engineer - Origination & New Products",
  "jobLink": "JOB_PAGE_URL",
  "jobSummary": "Remote (UK / EU). We're hiring a Senior Staff Engineer to lead a new three-person squad...",
  "jobGuid": "JOB_PAGE_URL",
  "publishedAt": null,
  "sourceUrl": "OFFICIAL_PYTHON_JOBS_RSS_FEED",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-10-12T00:00:00+00:00"
}

Output Fields

Field	Type	Description
jobTitle	string	Job headline from the RSS item.
jobLink	string	Link to the full job listing.
jobSummary	string	Short plain-text summary. HTML is removed and long text is truncated.
jobGuid	string	RSS GUID, or the job link if the GUID is missing. Useful for deduplication.
publishedAt	string or null	Publication date when provided by the feed. May be null if the date is unavailable.
sourceUrl	string	RSS feed URL used for the request.
scrapedAt	string	UTC timestamp indicating when the record was saved.

If a request fails, the URL is invalid, or the response is not valid RSS, the actor records an error row containing error and input. Other processing can continue.

How It Works

1. Validates the input and clamps maxItems to the range of 1–1000.
2. Requests the official Python.org Jobs RSS feed using a descriptive User-Agent and contact email.
3. Parses RSS items, removes HTML from summaries, and truncates long text.
4. Extracts listing details directly from the feed without opening individual job pages.
5. Applies the optional keyword filter, removes duplicate GUIDs, and stops at the configured item limit.
6. Retries HTTP 429 responses, HTTP 5xx errors, and timeouts up to three times, using delays of 2, 4, and 8 seconds. When available, Retry-After is respected up to a maximum of 60 seconds.

The RSS feed is a single document, so pagination is not available.

Limits and Data Usage

• Source: Python.org Jobs public RSS feed.
• API key: Not required.
• Pagination: Not supported; the feed contains only its currently available listings.
• Maximum records: 1,000 per run, subject to the number of items available in the feed.
• Request frequency: Allow at least 5–15 minutes between requests to the same feed.
• Typical requests: One HTTP request per run under normal conditions.
• Duplicate feed URLs: Repeated entries for the same feed are requested only once.
• Data coverage: The actor collects headlines, links, available publication dates, and short summaries. It does not retrieve full job descriptions.

The actor uses exponential backoff for retries. A successful run generally requires only one HTTP request.

FAQ

Does the Python.org Jobs Scraper need an API key?

No. It reads the public RSS feed and requires no login, API key, or authentication cookie.

How many Python jobs can one run return?

The maxItems parameter defaults to 100 and has a maximum of 1,000. The actual number of results depends on how many listings are available in the RSS feed. At the time of a previous check, the feed contained approximately 20 recent listings. Older jobs are not available through the feed once they disappear.

Can I retrieve the next page?

No. The RSS feed is a single document. Increasing maxItems does not create additional pages or retrieve archived listings.

What happens if the feed URL is wrong?

Only the official Python.org Jobs feed is requested. Unsupported URLs, invalid responses, and failed requests are recorded as error rows rather than fetched as job listings.

Does the actor collect full job descriptions?

No. It collects the title, link, and a short plain-text summary from the RSS feed. Open the jobLink to read the full listing.

Can I filter jobs by keyword?

Yes. Set keyword to a term such as remote, Python, or staff. The actor filters job titles and summaries using the configured keyword.

Can I export the results?

Yes. Export the dataset as JSON, CSV, or Excel from the actor's run results.

Pricing

The actor is free to run. Apify platform usage is subject to your Apify plan and its applicable resource limits.

Trademark Notice

Python.org Jobs and related names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. They are referenced here only to identify the data source and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership.

Disclaimer

This actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Python.org Jobs or its owners.

Data is collected from a publicly available feed. Users are responsible for complying with applicable source terms, rate limits, attribution requirements, and licensing conditions.

Is Web Scraping Legal?

This actor collects publicly available job listings primarily through a public RSS feed. It does not require login credentials or bypass access controls.

The legality of collecting and using public data depends on the circumstances, applicable laws, source terms, and intended use.

• Personal data: If listings contain personal information, such as names, email addresses, or profile details, privacy laws such as the GDPR or CCPA may apply. Collect and retain personal data only when you have an appropriate lawful basis.
• Copyright: Job descriptions and other published content may be protected by copyright. Avoid republishing complete copyrighted material without permission.
• Terms of use: Respect applicable source terms, rate limits, attribution rules, and restrictions on commercial or other uses.
• Legal advice: This section provides general information, not legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer if you need guidance on a specific use case.