Data Engineer
Build systems for converting raw data into readable information.
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What's it like to be a Data Engineer?
Data Engineers build the infrastructure for the processing of data by other data professionals, such as Data Analysts. They are needed in virtually every industry. Data Engineers are responsible for ensuring that data is usable for companies to grow their business. In some companies, Data Engineers are required to manage data warehouses.
Tasks and duties
- Creating architecture for data pipelines.
- Maintaining and updating data sets.
- Analyzing and optimizing raw data.
- Conducting complex data analysis.
- Organizing and assembling large volumes of data to meet business needs.
- Performing root cause analysis on data to solve business problems.
- Keeping data secure from third-party networks.
- Liaising with data analysts and data scientists.
How to become a Data Engineer
A relevant bachelor degree is required for this role, as well as proficiency in SQL and AWS softwares. Data is increasingly valuable to companies, and they are more likely to hire professionals with prior experience to ensure they can manage data effectively.
- Complete a bachelor degree in data science, computer science, data engineering or a related field.
- Secure a data engineering internship while studying to gain on-the-job experience.
- Consider completing a certification in data engineering to learn specialized skills and increase your prospects of employment. Alternatively, a masters degree in data science can enhance your expertise in the field.
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