Role Overview
A technical professional who bridges the gap between data engineering and data analysis, focusing on transforming, testing, and deploying analytics code. They build data pipelines, implement data models, and create analytics frameworks while ensuring data quality and accessibility.
Key Aspects
- Data modeling
- Pipeline development
- Analytics infrastructure
- Data quality
- Business intelligence
Required Skills
Technical Skills
SQL and dbt Data Warehousing Business Intelligence Tools Version Control ETL/ELT Processes Programming Languages
Soft Skills
Problem-solving Communication Analytical Thinking Collaboration Project Management Innovation
Education & Certification
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
- Analytics certifications
- Data engineering training
Recommended Certifications
Data Analytics Business Intelligence Data Engineering Cloud Platforms Programming Languages
Market Trends
Demand
Very High - Critical for data-driven companies
Growth Rate
18% growth projected over the next decade
Top Industries
Technology Financial Services E-commerce Healthcare Consulting Manufacturing