Essential tools and technologies for a Data Engineer include SQL for database querying, ETL tools like Apache Spark and Apache Airflow, data warehousing platforms (e.g., AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery), version control systems (e.g., Git), and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java. Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and database management systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) is also crucial for data pipeline development and management.
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