Data engineering is all the rage right now, which means there are tons of job opportunities out there. In this article, I want to explore career websites specifically for data engineers. We’ll take an in-depth look at the main aspects of data engineering positions currently available and what you’ll need to get into this field in 2025. This will be helpful for entry-level IT professionals and mid-level software engineers looking to change careers.
Why data engineering?
Data engineering is a dynamic and highly rewarding field, offering the opportunity to work with all aspects of data, from APIs and data connectors to data platforms, business intelligence, and a wide range of tools available on the market.
The position is very secure as the continuous generation of data by companies ensures a continuous demand for data engineers. This position is also closely related to machine learning (ML) as you will be responsible for creating and deploying various data and ML pipelines. So it won’t be boring!
The field is far from mundane and offers lucrative remuneration. The high salary reflects the complexity of building robust data platforms. It starts with requirements gathering and system design, which requires…