Data engineers are responsible for building data products. They extract data from multiple systems, build reliable data pipelines and transform data so that it can easily be analyzed or consumed by downstream consumers and systems. Data Engineers work accross data sources and sometimes business domains to explore and integrate data to develop new data prodcuts. Data Engineers also have the ability to visualize and analyze data in dashboards or build custom data applications.
Are able to deliver data solutions from start to finish, including testing and deployment. Understand data models and are able to enhance and relate ongoing work to it. Are able to translate business needs to technical solution.