Data Engineer – Job Description

Role Overview:
A Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that enable reliable data analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes

Build and manage data warehouses and databases

Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and availability

Optimize data systems for performance and scalability

Collaborate with Data Analysts and Data Scientists

Implement data security and governance standards

Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues

Required Skills:

Strong knowledge of SQL and Python

Experience with ETL tools and data pipelines

Understanding of big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Problem-solving and debugging skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in data engineering (preferred)