Salary guide
Data Engineer
- Average salary
- £35,000 – £70,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITData
- Data engineering is key to big data analytics
Other names this job is known by
- Data Pipeline Engineer
- Big Data Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure
- Integrate data from multiple sources
- Optimise data storage and retrieval
- Collaborate with analysts and data scientists
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in computer science or IT
- Experience in data or software roles
- Programming skills (Python, SQL)
- Data warehousing and ETL tools
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Data Architect
- Analytics Lead
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study computer science or IT
- Gain experience in data or software roles
- Obtain relevant certifications
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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