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However, the expectations for these roles have significantly shifted. Modern data engineers are now expected to possess business acumen, domain expertise, and even a degree of application development skills. The focus is on building pipelines that are not only technically sound but also highly agile, automated, and aligned with business needs.
The Changing Data Platform Landscape
Over the last 20 years, data platforms have evolved considerably. Initially, data warehousing was the dominant architecture, centering on creating a single source of truth by consolidating disparate data sources into centralized repositories. These warehouses supported KPI development, reporting, and business intelligence.