Darwin

Data Engineer

Data Engineers work with big data, helping organisations store and access their operating data more efficiently. They liaise closely with senior executives (or clients) to develop, maintain, update, and improve data management systems — and often lead the Enterprise Information Management (EIM) team.

As a Data Engineer you’ll need a range of skills including coding (using a variety of programming languages), IT project management, business writing, leadership, systems analysis and testing, data governance, and modelling.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $130,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a data engineer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $12,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Information Technology (Data Science)

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Data Science

Online
16 months
$0 - $30,192
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Analytics

Online
24 months
$58,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Applied Data Analytics

Online
24 months
$38,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Data Analytics

Online
36 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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