Data Engineer
Develop infrastructure to help prepare and manage data.
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What's it like to be a Data Engineer?
Data Engineers work in a variety of settings to set up frameworks that can help identify and collate information. With the use of machine learning techniques, they orchestrate and sustain structures that help with the analysis of data. Accessibility of information is the primary objective of a Data Engineer so other professionals, such as Data Scientists and Business Analysts can interpret them.
Tasks and duties
- Studying and reviewing the organisation’s technology design.
- Implementing big data infrastructure and solutions to meet business needs.
- Providing data analysis consultancy services to customers regarding cyber security, application monitoring and business analytics.
- Defining and implementing data integration.
- Identifying areas where data can be optimised to improve business performance.
- Collaborating closely with data and business owners to support initiatives related to data quality and cleansing.
- Troubleshooting and making recommendations about data issues and anomalies.
Their duties also include coordinating with company executives and running diagnostic tests. They are in charge of updating systems to adhere to the needs and demands of the company.
How to become a Data Engineer
Data Engineers are highly sought-after in business industries so an extensive educational background paired with professional experience are needed to excel in this career.
- Complete a bachelor degree in maths, science, or a business-related field, such as business administration. In these fields, you will be able to maximise your analytical skills. You may also develop an aptitude for programming languages to mine and query data.
- Apply for an entry-level job after pursuing a bachelor degree. Depending on the industry, you can work as a Business Intelligence Analyst or a Database Administrator. Take this time to pick up new skills that can be relevant as you advance in your career.
- Consider building a portfolio of data engineering projects. A portfolio will show potential employers the range of your skills.
- Consider taking a masters degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or engineering. Given the degree of importance of a Data Engineer, additional formal education will help boost your chances of getting employed. Experience utilising data tools would also be beneficial.
- Once you have enough experience and you’ve built an impressive portfolio, look for employment opportunities as a Data Engineer in business industries.
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