About the role
Data engineers are specialists in developing, constructing, and maintaining large-scale data processing systems. They often have a college education in computer science, systems science, or another relevant technical discipline. Their work is critical for enabling data analysis and decision support in organizations.Responsibilities
Data engineers are responsible for building and maintaining data infrastructure, including databases and big data systems. They create ETL processes (Extract, Transform, Load) to collect and prepare data for analysis. They also ensure that data is accessible, reliable, and managed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Skills and tools
Data engineers are proficient in programming languages such as Python, Scala, and SQL. They use tools like Hadoop, Spark, and data management platforms such as Apache Kafka. Knowledge in cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is also commonly found. Common competencies demanded by employers are python programmeringsspråk, c++ programmeringsspråk and machine learning/maskininlärning.