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AWS Data Engineer Interview Questions

Everything you need to ace your AWS Data Engineer interview, from Data Lakes and ETL Workflows to Advanced Analytics and Optimization.

This track is designed for:

  • Data Engineers (Big Data/Streaming)
  • Analytics Engineers
  • Database Specialists

How to use these interview questions

🧠 Read each question carefully.

Try answering it yourself before expanding the answer to compare with the ideal response.

Choose Your Level

  • Basics Questions
    Master the fundamentals: S3 Data Lakes, Glue ETL, and Redshift basics.

  • Intermediate Questions
    Step up to S3 Performance, Parquet Optimization, and Redshift Distribution Styles.

  • Advanced Questions
    Tackle complex scenarios: Change Data Capture (CDC), Streaming Analytics, and Lake Formation Security.

👉 New to AWS Data Engineering? Start with the Basics Questions to build confidence.