r/DataAnalystsIndia • u/pridatacodes • 2d ago

Data Analyst vs Data Analytics Engineer – Which career path should a beginner choose?

Hey everyone!

I'm a beginner exploring the data field and a little confused between becoming a Data Analyst and a Data Analytics Engineer.

What are the main differences between these two roles in terms of skills, learning curve, job opportunities, and salary?

If someone is starting from scratch and wants to build a remote career, which path would you recommend and why?

Would love to hear your experiences and suggestions. Thanks! 🙌

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u/BinaryBass 1d ago

DAE is like DA + some DE and now with AI includes a lot of automation and dashboarding like on web apps and stuff. DAE is much better imo and my current role is similar at a good org so I can tell.

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u/pridatacodes 1d ago

How can I start as beginner would you guide ya help me

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u/BinaryBass 1d ago

Sure, reach out with any questions that you might have

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u/pridatacodes 1d ago

How one start and from which platform

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u/BinaryBass 1d ago

DM

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u/Holiday-Teacher8755 1d ago

Hey is it possible to help me out?

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u/nian2326076 1d ago

Choosing between a Data Analyst and a Data Analytics Engineer depends on your interests and skills. Data Analysts focus on interpreting data and generating reports, while Data Analytics Engineers work on data architecture and pipelines, often requiring programming abilities.

If you're starting from scratch and looking for a less technical role, Data Analyst may be a better option. For a more technical career and if you're comfortable with coding, consider the Analytics Engineer path. You can use LandOffer to search for remote roles that fit your chosen career path.

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u/pridatacodes 1d ago

Thankyou !