Data Engineer
If you like building systems to collect and organize data, writing code for data processing, and automating data workflows this role is for you.
A Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines for processing and storing large datasets. They optimize data systems and ensure reliable data flow, using tools like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud services.
Skills you’ll need: Data Engineering, SQL, Python Programming, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, Big Data, Apache Spark
Recommended credentials
Introduction to Data Engineering
Course 1 of 16
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Course 2 of 16
Python Project for Data Engineering
Course 3 of 16
Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)
Course 4 of 16
Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python
Course 5 of 16
Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Course 6 of 16
Relational Database Administration (DBA)
Course 7 of 16
ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka
Course 8 of 16
Data Warehouse Fundamentals
Course 9 of 16
BI Dashboards with IBM Cognos Analytics and Google Looker
Course 10 of 16
Introduction to NoSQL Databases
Course 11 of 16
Introduction to Big Data with Spark and Hadoop
Course 12 of 16
Machine Learning with Apache Spark
Course 13 of 16
Data Engineering Capstone Project
Course 14 of 16
Generative AI: Elevate your Data Engineering Career
Course 15 of 16
Data Engineering Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Course 16 of 16
What brings you to Coursera today?
A Data Scientist analyzes large datasets to uncover insights, using statistics, machine learning, and visualization to inform business strategies.
description:A Data Scientist analyzes large datasets to uncover insights, using statistics, machine learning, and visualization to inform business strategies.
If you like: analyzing complex datasets, developing machine learning models, solving statistical problems.
This role has a SGD 103,764 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 3,813 jobs available ¹.
A Data Analyst collects, cleans, and interprets data, using tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau to analyze trends and provide insights for decisions.
description:A Data Analyst collects, cleans, and interprets data, using tools like Excel, SQL, and Tableau to analyze trends and provide insights for decisions.
If you like: analyzing data to find insights, creating reports and visualizations, working with spreadsheets and databases.
This role has a SGD 67,054 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 4,209 jobs available ¹.
A Python Developer specializes in writing server-side web application logic.
description:A Python Developer specializes in writing server-side web application logic.
If you like: writing code, solving complex problems through algorithms, working with data.
This role has a SGD 91,197 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 1,148 jobs available ¹.
A Data Warehouse Developer designs and optimizes data warehouses, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval for analytics using ETL processes.
description:A Data Warehouse Developer designs and optimizes data warehouses, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval for analytics using ETL processes.
If you like: developing and managing data storage systems, ensuring efficient data retrieval, working with large databases.
This role has a SGD 109,388 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 8 jobs available ¹.
¹ Median salary, job opening, and degree data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (6/1/2025 - 6/1/2026)