How to become a big data engineer

Wrangle big data systems and tools to help organisations make the most of this valuable asset.
Study IT online

What does a big data engineer do?

Tasks and duties

  • Plan, design and implement the architecture of a data platform.
  • Manage and optimise the organisation’s data pipeline to ensure the infrastructure remains efficient.
  • Design and implement software systems related to data processing.
  • Research and identify data acquisition opportunities.
  • Work closely with data analysts and data scientists.

Industry bodies

Related jobs

View all majors

Discover related courses

Postgraduate UNE-DCM-MAS-2021

Master of Business Administration (Data and Cyber Management)

Postgraduate RMI-CSM-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Customer Success Management
Explore more courses

Step up your career with these resources

Upskilling or reskilling now will give you more career options

Thanks to the pandemic, new technologies and calls for social progress, the world of work is changing. How will you stay ahead in your industry?

Edward on how OUA helped progress his career

When he realised the ease of online study, Edward's goals went from squeezing through with a 'pass', to achieving excellent marks.

The checklist to prepare your career for the 2020s

With the turn of the decade, and today's speedy technology advances, here's how employees can approach the next 10 years in the workforce feeling prepared, not panicked. 

Does pay or passion drive your career path

They say that if you work a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life. But is it really that simple?

We're here to help

Our student advisors can assist you with your enrolment, help you plan your studies and answer any questions about how studying through OUA works.

13 OPEN (13 67 36) Message, chat or SMS

Talk to a student advisor

We'll be in touch to answer your questions.

Usually replies in 30 mins