Changing role to business analyst
Hi guys i am a data engineer from last 6 years i am not really interested in any programming languages like python/java/scala.
So i want to change my career path, so what would be the beat path is it okay to be business analyst pay wise or if someone can recommend something? I am open to any role which donot include above programming language, fine only with sql thats all
- Business analyst
- Data Governance These are the two which came to my mind
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Business Analyst (BA) is a great shift - your data engineering experience gives you a unique edge in understanding data flows. Pay is comparable (6-18 LPA in India based on company tier), and SQL is the only tech skill needed.
Also consider these SQL-only roles: • Analytics Consultant (Help clients make data-driven decisions) • Product Analyst (Bridge between tech & business teams) • Data Governance Specialist (High demand in banks/healthcare)
Next Steps:
Highlight your data pipeline knowledge in BA terms (requirements gathering, etc.)
Learn visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau) - just basics needed
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Thank you very much for adding the guided comment, however data governance is better in terms of pay or BA side?
Totally get where you’re coming from; not every tech role has to mean hardcore coding. With your SQL skills and data background, business analyst or data governance can be a smart and lucrative pivot. But the real trick? Knowing how to position your experience for that switch. Book a 1:1 session on Hiked.in and get clarity from experts who've made career transitions themselves.