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Job responsibilities

  • Perform and oversee data loading operations
  • Optimize data for extraction and reporting use
  • Manage complicated databases by performing suitable database management functions
  • Design and implement ETL jobs
  • Build, maintain, monitor, and orchestrate workflows or data pipelines
  • Ensure the high performance of data retrieval processes

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of industry experience as an Apache Airflow developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled candidates)
  • Proficiency in Apache Airflow development
  • Expertise in Python and its frameworks
  • Strong understanding of data warehouse concepts and ETL tools (like Informatica, Pentaho, Apache Airflow)
  • Experience working in SQL environment and with reporting tools (like Power BI and Qlik)
  • Fluency in English to collaborate with engineering managers
  • Work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Familiarity with Apache Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, etc.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Working knowledge of agile processes and methods.

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How to become an Apache Airflow developer?

Apache Airflow is an open-source platform for authoring and executing workflows. It provides a completely automatic system to model, schedule, and monitor workflows.

It was developed to address the issues computer programmers faced when dealing with long-term "cron" tasks and substantial applications. But it has now grown into one of the most popular software platforms on the market.

Airflow is a platform for designing, scheduling, and monitoring data analytics workflows. A workflow is any sequence of tasks you perform to achieve an outcome. You can use Airflow to run a complex data pipeline in which related jobs are automatically executed in the correct order.

What is the scope of Apache Airflow development?

Apache Airflow enables users to develop complex workflows for data processing applications by integrating a variety of tools. Its Python-based platform allows for flexibility and robustness, while its user-friendly interface allows users to easily track jobs and configure the platform. Because Apache Airflow utilizes coding to define workflow processes, end-users are able to write their own code that will execute at specified steps in a particular process.

Apache Airflow has come a long way since it was first developed as an internal project within Airbnb. Businesses that want to accelerate the delivery of and improve the quality of service/products. To cater to enhanced operational excellence, a greater client experience, and other strategic objectives, they want to hire Apache Airflow developers.

What are the roles and responsibilities of an Apache Airflow developer?

Apache Airflow developers are responsible for: performing data loads, optimizing data for extraction and reporting use, designing and implementing ETL jobs, managing complicated databases by performing suitable database management functions, etc.
Apache Airflow developers monitor, report, and analyze usage trends and statistical output to manage quality control and high performance of the data retrieval from a database or other data storage. In addition, these developers ensure optimum capacity and application performance.

  • Execute and supervise data loading operations
  • Improve data extraction and reporting by optimizing data extraction and reporting.
  • Manage large databases by performing appropriate database management functions.
  • Develop and deploy ETL jobs
  • Create, manage, and configure workflows or data pipelines.
  • Ensure that data retrieval processes perform well.

How to become an Apache Airflow developer?

Let us now look at how to pursue a career in the field of Apache Airflow Development. No formal educational requirements exist for becoming an Apache Airflow developer. To become an Apache Airflow developer, one must master Apache Airflow development. Regardless of whether you are a graduate or non-graduate, experienced or inexperienced, you can learn the skills needed to become an Apache Airflow developer. You can create a profession in it by possessing practical experience and expertise in relevant technical and non-technical skills.

However, it is important to note that you do not necessarily need a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a similar discipline to become a remote Apache Airflow developer. First, having a relevant academic background allows you to better understand computer programming and web development. Second, many firms require candidates to have a specific degree when hiring Apache Airflow developers, making it easier for you to get some rewarding work chances.

Now, let's look at the skills and methods you require in order to become a successful Apache Airflow developer:

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Skills required to become an Apache Airflow developer

To land high-paying Apache Airflow developer jobs, have good foundation skills. Here is what you need to know.

1. DBMS

A database management system (DBMS) is a software or hardware tool that allows users to create, read, update, delete, and retrieve data in databases. This form of management also assures the security and integrity of the data. A DBMS manages not only the database engine and the database schema but also helps provide concurrency and uniform administration procedures.

2. Apache Hadoop

Apache Hadoop is an open-source framework that is used to efficiently store and process large datasets ranging in size from gigabytes to petabytes of data. Hadoop clusters multiple computers together, allowing them to analyze massive datasets in parallel more quickly than if they were operating alone. In this way, it enables businesses to quickly and efficiently gain insights into their data.

3. Database Schema

A database schema is a database design that can be expressed as both visual diagrams and sets of logical formulas, known as integrity constraints, that define the structure of a relational database. These constraints define the rules for data definition and data manipulation within the database. A database schema exists as part of a database catalog (also called the information schema in some databases), and thus serves as a description for the contents of that database.

4. SQL

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the most popular language used to work on databases. It is a domain-specific language that can be used to perform a variety of operations, including creating a database, storing data in tables, modifying, extracting, and more. We are surrounded by data, so in order to store it securely we need a proper database and to manage that database we need a language like SQL. It has a wide range of applications and is used by business professionals, developers, and data scientists to maintain as well as manipulate data.

5. Python

Python is an effective programming language commonly used in web development, data analysis, and artificial intelligence. Python's simple syntax and readability make it ideal for building complex systems in a shorter amount of time. Moreover, since Python is cross-platform and object-oriented, as well as extensible through the use of libraries, it has become widely adopted for many non programming applications such as scientific computing, data analysis, and organizing finances.

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How to get remote Apache Airflow developer jobs?

Developers are a lot like athletes. In order to excel at their craft, they have to practice effectively and consistently. They also need to work hard enough that their skills grow gradually over time. In that regard, there are two major factors that developers must focus on in order for that progress to happen: the support of someone who is more experienced and effective in practice techniques while you're practicing. As a developer, it's vital for you to know how much to practice - so make sure there is someone on hand who will help you out and keep an eye out for any signs of burnout!

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Why become an Apache Airflow developer at Turing?

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Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

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Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

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Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their Apache Airflow developers?

At Turing, every Apache Airflow developer is allowed to set their rate. However, Turing will recommend a salary at which we know we can find a fruitful and long-term opportunity for you. Our recommendations are based on our assessment of market conditions and the demand that we see from our customers.

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