Why Data Engineers Must Have Domain Knowledge — And How To Gain It
Why developing business knowledge is as important as developing technical skills.
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Amassing the technical skills and confidence to apply for and thrive in data engineering roles can feel daunting, but such a heavy focus on up skilling neglects the importance of developing domain knowledge.
Be the Master of Your Domain… Knowledge
If you are an aspiring data professional reading this, good news: We’re in the middle of a data job market boom. Never before have there been so many companies seeking to acquire data analysts, data scientists and data engineers. Have a little patience, some skills and shop around your offers and it’s not unreasonable to receive a six figure offer with even just a few years’ experience. However, these offers are almost entirely focused on a candidate’s technical aptitude. Corporate recruiters and headhunters scour LinkedIn with key word searches for Google Cloud Engineer or Google Analytics Certification. Earning these certifications often translate to tangible career growth and progression.
