This roadmap guides you from zero to senior data engineer, step by step, based on real industry experience and hiring expectations.

About the Instructor

Hey friend, I’m Baraa. I’ve been working in the data world for about 17 years now. Over the last five years, I build one of the biggest data lakehouse platforms at Mercedes-Benz, connecting more than 40 analytics projects. I’ve led data engineers, analysts, and data scientists every day. I’m sharing my real industry experience through my YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_RSKwbU1OmZWNEoLV1tQg, and my https://www.datawithbaraa.com/courses

📚 Resources

https://youtu.be/1nVGaNbvuXg

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcg_FV9n7qZoxVkw-KPhcmgLWjHWVUc9

https://youtu.be/9GVqKuTVANE

https://www.datawithbaraa.com/

🗺️ How to Use the Roadmap

• Duplicate this roadmap and adapt it to your own pace and learning style.
• Explore each skill to see what to learn, why it matters, and recommended resources.
• Use the timeline to plan your learning and set realistic milestones.
• Follow the checklists to track progress and stay consistent.

Data Engineering Journey

This journey is split into two parts: first, learning just enough to get hired as a data engineer, and then growing on the job.

Phases

#1 The Hiring Journey

This journey is about building the right skills to get you ready for your first data engineering role.