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Data Engineer

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

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Designs, builds, and maintains the pipelines and infrastructure that collect, clean, and move data so it's reliably available for analytics, reporting, and machine learning.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
ProgrammingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisOperations AnalysisTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisMathematicsJudgment and Decision Making
Top knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering and Technology
Core tasks

• Design and build data pipelines that collect and transform data from multiple sources.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across pipelines and storage systems.

• Optimize database and pipeline performance to support analytics and reporting needs.

• Collaborate with analysts and data scientists to make data accessible for their work.

Frequently asked questions

What education is typically required for Data Engineer?

Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed.