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AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate is a professional certification issued by Amazon Web Services. AWS Data Engineer Associate is AWS's newest data credential — rapidly appearing in data engineering and analytics engineering job postings.
| # | Employer | Open Roles | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PwC | 22 | |
| 2 | Starbucks | 5 | |
| 3 | Deloitte | 5 | |
| 4 | MANTECH | 3 | |
| 5 | HCLTech | 2 | |
| 6 | Excella | 2 | |
| 7 | Moonshot Global | 1 | |
| 8 | Genworth | 1 | |
| 9 | Avanos Medical | 1 | |
| 10 | Aramco | 1 |
Source: Adzuna job postings · Updated 17 hours ago
Based on job postings that include salary data. Figures represent posted ranges, not guaranteed compensation.
* ROI estimates assume a 10% salary uplift from certification attainment. Actual results vary by role, employer, and experience level.
Our Take: Amazon Web Services issues the AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate certification, a credential increasingly sought by professionals in the data and analytics field who want to validate their expertise in building and maintaining data pipelines on AWS infrastructure. The certification carries substantial real-world value, with approximately 745 active U.S. job postings currently available and an average salary of $143,000 for certified professionals. Candidates invest $300 to sit for the exam, which tests their knowledge across data ingestion, transformation, and management using AWS services. The certification requires renewal every three years, ensuring that certified engineers stay current with evolving cloud technologies. For data engineers aiming to advance their careers and command competitive compensation in a growing field, this credential represents a strategic investment in professional development and marketability.
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