The Roles and Responsibilities of a Data Engineer
Gaining proficiency in data engineering requires you to grasp the subtleties of the field and become proficient in key technologies. The duties and responsibilities of a data engineer and the technology stack you should be familiar with are all explained in this chapter, which acts as your guide.
Data engineers are tasked with a broad range of duties because their work forms the foundation of an organization’s data ecosystem. These duties include ensuring data security and quality as well as designing scalable data pipelines. The first step to succeeding in your interviews and landing a job involves being aware of what is expected of you in this role.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Roles and responsibilities of a data engineer
- An overview of the data engineering tech stack