Data Engineer

If you like building systems to collect and organize data, writing code for data processing, and automating data workflows this role is for you.

A Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines for processing and storing large datasets. They optimize data systems and ensure reliable data flow, using tools like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud services.

Skills you’ll need: Business Intelligence, Java Programming, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark

$135,040 median salary39,983 jobs available¹

Data Engineer

If you like building systems to collect and organize data, writing code for data processing, and automating data workflows this role is for you.

A Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines for processing and storing large datasets. They optimize data systems and ensure reliable data flow, using tools like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud services.

Skills you’ll need: Business Intelligence, Java Programming, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark

$135,040 median salary39,983 jobs available¹

Recommended credentials

  • Introduction to Data Engineering

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Course 1 of 16

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Course 2 of 16

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Course 3 of 16

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Course 4 of 16

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Course 5 of 16

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Course 6 of 16

    Relational Database Administration (DBA)

    Relational Database Administration (DBA)

    Course 7 of 16

    ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

    ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

    Course 8 of 16

    Data Warehouse Fundamentals

    Data Warehouse Fundamentals

    Course 9 of 16

    BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

    BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker

    Course 10 of 16

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Introduction to NoSQL Databases

    Course 11 of 16

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop

    Course 12 of 16

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Machine Learning with Apache Spark

    Course 13 of 16

    Data Engineering Capstone Project

    Data Engineering Capstone Project

    Course 14 of 16

    Generative AI: Elevate your Data Engineering Career

    Generative AI: Elevate your Data Engineering Career

    Course 15 of 16

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Course 16 of 16

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