Career: Analytics Engineer
Analytics Engineers build the data models that analysts use.
Daily tasks:
- Write dbt models to transform raw data
- Design dimensional data models
- Document data definitions
- Ensure data quality with tests
- Bridge gap between data engineers & analysts
Skills needed:
- Advanced SQL (CTEs, window functions)
- dbt
- Data modeling
- Git version control
- Understanding of business metrics
Salary range: $90K - $150K+
SQL usage: 90% of your day Hot role - huge demand right now!
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