Get to grips with the fundamental concepts of data engineering, and solve mock interview questions while building a strong resume and a personal brand to attract the right employers

Key Features

Develop your own brand, projects, and portfolio with expert help to stand out in the interview round

Get a quick refresher on core data engineering topics, such as Python, SQL, ETL, and data modeling

Practice with 50 mock questions on SQL, Python, and more to ace the behavioral and technical rounds

Book Description

Preparing for a data engineering interview can often get overwhelming due to the abundance of tools and technologies, leaving you struggling to prioritize which ones to focus on. This hands-on guide provides you with the essential foundational and advanced knowledge needed to simplify your learning journey.

The book begins by helping you gain a clear understanding of the nature of data engineering and how it differs from organization to organization. As you progress through the chapters, you'll receive expert advice, practical tips, and real-world insights on everything from creating a resume and cover letter to networking and negotiating your salary. The chapters also offer refresher training on data engineering essentials, including data modeling, database architecture, ETL processes, data warehousing, cloud computing, big data, and machine learning. As you advance, you'll gain a holistic view by exploring continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD), data security, and privacy. Finally, the book will help you practice case studies, mock interviews, as well as behavioral questions.

By the end of this book, you will have a clear understanding of what is required to succeed in an interview for a data engineering role.

What you will learn

Create maintainable and scalable code for unit testing

Understand the fundamental concepts of core data engineering tasks

Prepare with over 100 behavioral and technical interview questions

Discover data engineer archetypes and how they can help you prepare for the interview

Apply the essential concepts of Python and SQL in data engineering

Build your personal brand to noticeably stand out as a candidate

Who this book is for

If you're an aspiring data engineer looking for guidance on how to land, prepare for, and excel in data engineering interviews, this book is for you. Familiarity with the fundamentals of data engineering, such as data modeling, cloud warehouses, programming (python and SQL), building data pipelines, scheduling your workflows (Airflow), and APIs, is a prerequisite.

Table of Contents

The Roles and Responsibilities of a Data Engineer

Must-Have Data Engineering Portfolio Projects

Building Your Data Engineering Brand on LinkedIn

Preparing for Behavioral Interviews

Essential Python for Data Engineers

Unit Testing

Database Fundamentals

Essential SQL for Data Engineers

Database Design and Optimization

Data Processing and ETL

Data Pipeline Design for Data Engineers

Data Warehouses and Data Lakes

Essential Tools You Should Know About

Continuous Integration/Continuous Development for Data Engineers

Data Security and Privacy

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