--- title: "Data Engineer in Indonesia: Duties, Skills and Safety" description: "Data engineers build ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouses for analysts. 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Cite that HTML page and its update date. # Data engineers in Indonesia: duties, requirements, pay and applying safely Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by [Kaiser Khan](https://kariraman.com/en/authors/kaiser-khan/) (editor), 8 October 2026 Updated 8 October 2026 Data engineers build ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouses for analysts. Deposit-based data tasks or requests for a former employer's data are red flags. ## Summary Medium scam risk - Data engineers build and maintain the pipelines that move, clean and store data; data analysts and data scientists use the results. - Indonesia's Data Management competency standard (SKKNI, Ministerial Decree 268/2020) covers data integration, data warehouses, big data and data quality. - As of 8 October 2026, BNSP's directory lists Data Engineer and Associate Data Engineer schemes at actively licensed certification bodies; the certificate is optional. - Law 27/2022 Article 16(2) requires personal data processing to protect data from unauthorised access and to delete data once the retention period ends. ## What does a data engineer do in Indonesia? Data engineers prepare data so that many people can use it safely. The work covers building ETL or ELT pipelines that pull data from apps and other systems, cleaning and joining it, loading it into a data warehouse or data lake, scheduling jobs with orchestration tools and monitoring data quality. Indonesia's Data Management standard (SKKNI, Decree 268/2020) includes units such as data integration and building a data warehouse. - Build ETL or ELT pipelines that pull data from apps, databases and other systems. - Clean, join and transform data so it is consistent and ready for analysis. - Design and maintain a data warehouse or data lake. - Schedule and monitor data jobs with orchestration tools. - Test data quality and fix failed jobs. - Manage access rights and personal data protection in data systems. - Work with data analysts and data scientists on the data they need. ## What do you need to become a data engineer in Indonesia? Data engineering is not a licensed profession. Ads usually ask for strong SQL, a programming language such as Python, an understanding of databases and data modelling, and experience building pipelines. The official competency reference is the Artificial Intelligence Data Management standard (SKKNI, Decree 268/2020), in force on 8 October 2026. Certification through a BNSP-licensed certification body is optional. ## What does a typical data engineer job description look like? Data engineer ads in Indonesia usually ask for SQL, Python or a similar language, ETL or ELT experience, an understanding of data warehouses and the ability to use orchestration tools and cloud services. Senior roles often ask for experience with large-scale data. We wrote the description below ourselves from common advertising patterns. It is not a vacancy from any company, so there is no apply button. General example, not a vacancy We wrote this description ourselves from what job ads usually ask for. It is not a vacancy from any company. ### Commonly requested requirements - Bachelor's degree in informatics, computer science, information systems, statistics or a related field. - Strong SQL and at least one programming language, usually Python. - Understands relational databases, data modelling and data warehouse concepts. - Experience building data pipelines; junior roles often accept internship or project experience. - Familiar with cloud services or large-scale data processing tools. - Able to read technical documentation in English. ### Skills SQL, Python, Data modelling, ETL and ELT, Data warehousing, Workflow orchestration, Big data processing, Cloud computing, Data quality, Version control, Personal data protection. Ministry of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. An age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and it does not remove the chance of work, and the same applies to workers with disabilities. Law 13/2003 Articles 5 and 6 guarantee equal opportunity and treatment without discrimination. [JDIH Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan](https://jdih.kemnaker.go.id/asset/data_puu/2025senaker006.pdf) 8 October 2026 [JDIH BPK RI (peraturan.bpk.go.id)](https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Download/31128/UU%20Nomor%2013%20Tahun%202003.pdf) 8 October 2026 ## How much does a data engineer earn in Indonesia? There is no official pay scale and no KarirAman verified-vacancy data for data engineers yet. The table below shows the pay range employers listed in Jobstreet ads for data engineers in October 2026, as an advertised reference and not an official average; Jobstreet does not state the number of ads or whether figures are gross or net. For employees, PP 36/2021 Article 23(3) still bans pay below the minimum wage. **Data Engineer: available pay data (as of 8 October 2026)** | Data | Figure | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Pay range in KarirAman verified vacancies | Not enough data yet (n < 30) | | | Range in Jobstreet job ads, not an official average | IDR 9,000,000 to IDR 12,000,000 | gross or net not stated; per month
Typical range (25th to 75th percentile, with the median in between) of full-time monthly pay that employers listed in Jobstreet ads for data engineers, read on 8 October 2026 from a page dated October 2026. Jobstreet does not state the number of ads, the ad period, or whether figures are gross or net; some include allowances. These are advertised figures, not an official average, and they do not separate junior and senior posts. Always compare with the minimum wage where you work.
[Jobstreet Indonesia](https://id.jobstreet.com/id/career-advice/role/data-engineer/salary) 8 October 2026 | | Average net wage of employees, Publishing and telecommunications (BPS Sakernas May 2026) | IDR 5,242,975 | reference for the Publishing and telecommunications sector, not specific to this career; net (after deductions)
[Badan Pusat Statistik](https://www.bps.go.id/id/pressrelease/2026/08/05/2606/keadaan-ketenagakerjaan-.html) 8 October 2026 | | Minimum wage (UMP/UMK) as the floor | IDR 2,317,601 to IDR 5,729,876 | Lowest 2026 UMP IDR 2,317,601 (West Java), highest IDR 5,729,876 (Jakarta)
Micro and small businesses are exempt from the minimum wage rules; pay there is set by agreement and still has a legal floor. [Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)](https://peraturan.go.id/files/pp36-2021bt.pdf) 7 October 2026 | [Check your city's minimum wage (2026)](https://kariraman.com/en/minimum-wage/) [Work out your take-home pay](https://kariraman.com/en/tools/take-home-pay/) [How we handle salary data](https://kariraman.com/en/methodology/salary/) ## Which education routes lead to data engineering? The usual route is a bachelor's degree in informatics, computer science, information systems or statistics, then a first job as a data analyst, software developer or database administrator. The programming standard (SKKNI, Decree 282/2016) includes the units Using SQL and Applying Database Access as foundations. As of 8 October 2026, BNSP's directory lists Associate Data Engineer and Data Engineer schemes, but the certificate is not required. - [**Bachelor's degree (S1) in Indonesia: when jobs require one and how to check a university**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/bachelors-degree/) - [**D3 vocational diploma in Indonesia: how it differs from a degree and how to check a campus**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/vocational-diploma/) - [**BNSP competency certification in Indonesia: how to get one, check it and when you need it**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/bnsp-competency-certification/) - [**Scholarships for Indonesians: LPDP, Chevening, Australia Awards, DAAD, MEXT and GKS**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/scholarships/) - [**BLK and BPVP: free government job training in Indonesia and how to register on Skillhub**](https://kariraman.com/en/education/government-training-centres/) ## What is the difference between a data engineer, a data analyst and a data scientist? A data engineer builds the routes and storage for data: pulling it from apps, cleaning it and loading it into a warehouse. A data analyst uses that data for reports and dashboards, while a data scientist builds prediction models. Their Indonesian competency standards also differ: Data Management (Decree 268/2020), Data Analytics (Decree 200/2021) and Data Science (Decree 299/2020), all in force on 8 October 2026. ## Which personal data duties affect a data engineer's work? Law 27/2022 places duties on data controllers and processors, usually the employer, but data engineers carry them out every day. Article 16(2) requires processing to protect data from unauthorised access and to delete it once the retention period ends. Article 39 requires preventing unauthorised access, and Article 46 requires the controller to give written notice within 3 x 24 hours when personal data protection fails. ## What is the career path for a data engineer? A typical path starts as an associate or junior data engineer, then data engineer, senior, and lead or data architect, who designs the company's data architecture. BNSP schemes also separate the Associate Data Engineer and Data Engineer levels. Some data engineers move into machine learning engineering, data platforms, database administration or personal data protection roles. ## How do you tell data engineer, data analyst and data scientist vacancies apart? Job titles in data often overlap. This table sums up the usual differences between the three roles; read the task list in each ad to see which role is really on offer. Data analysts and data scientists have their own guides. **Usual differences between data engineers, data analysts and data scientists** | Aspect | Data engineer | Data analyst | Data scientist | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Main question | How does data arrive clean, safe and on time | What happened and why | What is likely to happen | | Output | Pipelines, data warehouse, ready-to-use tables | Reports, dashboards, recommendations | Prediction models and experiments | | Tools often requested | SQL, Python, orchestration tools, cloud services | SQL, spreadsheets, visualisation tools | Python or R, machine learning libraries | | SKKNI standard | Data Management (Decree 268/2020) | Data Analytics (Decree 200/2021) | Data Science (Decree 299/2020) | ## What interview questions might you be asked for data engineer jobs? Interview questions for data engineer jobs often cover a project you are proud of, learning new tools, explaining technical things, testing your work, handling mistakes after release, and data security. Each example below comes with why it is asked and how to answer it. The Ministry of Manpower warns that an instant chat interview without formal confirmation is one sign of a fake job. [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 General examples written by KarirAman, not questions from any particular company. How to practise: read the question, answer it out loud, then open the guidance to compare. ### Questions for this field **Tell me about the project you are proudest of and your role in it.** **Why they ask:** The interviewer wants to separate your contribution from the team's. **How to answer:** Explain the problem, the part you did yourself, the tools and the result. Share a portfolio only if it does not break a former employer's confidentiality. **How do you learn a new technology or tool?** **Why they ask:** Technology changes fast, so the ability to learn is valued. **How to answer:** Give a real example: reading the official documentation, building a small project, then applying it at work. **How do you explain technical things to people outside IT?** **Why they ask:** Technical work often needs the support of non-technical users and managers. **How to answer:** Describe using simple comparisons and focusing on the effect on users rather than jargon. **How do you test your work before others use it?** **Why they ask:** Errors that reach users cost more to fix. **How to answer:** Name how you test, such as automated tests, peer review or a checklist, and give one example of a bug caught early. **What do you do when you find a mistake after release?** **Why they ask:** How you take responsibility matters more than never making mistakes. **How to answer:** Explain that you tell the team at once, fix or roll back the change, find the root cause and prevent a repeat. **How do you protect data and system access?** **Why they ask:** Careless access can open the door to data leaks. **How to answer:** Mention least privilege, never sharing passwords, keeping systems updated and refusing requests for OTP codes or passwords by chat, even from someone claiming to be a manager. **How do you check data quality before analysis or model training?** **Why they ask:** Bad data leads to misleading conclusions or models. **How to answer:** Mention checks for missing values, outliers, the source and time range and possible bias, and how you document cleaning decisions. **Common questions that also come up (12 questions)** - **Tell me about yourself.** Answer in about a minute: where you are now in work or study, two experiences that matter for this job, then why you applied. Personal matters such as family status are not needed. - **Why did you apply to this company?** Mention one or two real things you learned from the company's official website, such as its business or services, and link them to your skills. - **Why are you interested in this role?** Pick two tasks from the job advert, describe similar things you have done, and say which part you most want to grow in. - **What are your strengths?** Name one or two strengths and give short proof: the situation, what you did and the result. - **What is your weakness?** Choose a real weakness that is not central to the job, then explain what you are doing to improve it. - **Tell me about a problem at work or school that you solved.** Use the STAR pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Focus on what you yourself did and what you learned. - **How do you work in a team, including when people disagree?** Give a real example of listening, explaining your view politely and finding a solution everyone accepted. - **How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?** Explain how you set priorities, such as a task list or checking with your supervisor, and give one example of the outcome. - **Where do you see yourself in two or three years?** Mention the skills you want to master and the responsibility you hope to take on, without promising things you cannot know. - **What salary do you expect?** First research the pay range for the role and the local minimum wage where you would work. Give a range, then ask whether the figure is gross or net and which allowances apply. - **When can you start?** Give a realistic date. If you are still employed, mention the notice period in your current contract so you do not break it. - **Do you have any questions for us?** Ask about the contract type, working hours, base pay and allowances, the next selection step and when results are announced. Ask for the offer in writing. **Warning signs in interviews (6)** - **The interview happens only by WhatsApp or Telegram chat with no formal invitation, or you are pushed to be interviewed on the spot.** **What to do:** Ask for a written invitation from a company-domain e-mail address, then match the contact with the official website you look up yourself. [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [detikFinance](https://finance.detik.com/tips-dan-trik/d-7941714/waspada-marak-modus-penipuan-lowongan-admin-e-commerce) 8 October 2026 - **You are asked to pay for a test, a psychological test, a medical check-up, training or a uniform, or to book tickets and a hotel through an appointed agent with a promise of reimbursement.** **What to do:** Do not transfer anything. The Ministry of Manpower says legitimate recruitment does not charge applicants. [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Koran Jakarta](https://koran-jakarta.com/2026-08-12/pemkot-jaktim-minta-pelamar-waspadai-modus-kerja-palsu) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)](https://www.bca.co.id/id/informasi/awas-modus/2024/09/18/08/24/Awas-Modus-Panggilan-Interview-Kerja-Ini-Ciri-cirinya) 8 October 2026 - **The interview is held in a hotel room, a private house or another closed place that is not an office, or the location keeps changing. An invitation to stay overnight, or any sexual demand, as a condition for being hired or for renewing a contract is also a warning sign.** **What to do:** Ask for the interview at the office or a public place, tell someone close to you where you are, and leave if you feel unsafe. Sexual demands can be reported to the police or the local manpower office (Disnaker). If you are in danger, call the police. [Koran Jakarta](https://koran-jakarta.com/2026-08-12/pemkot-jaktim-minta-pelamar-waspadai-modus-kerja-palsu) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [detikBali (detik.com)](https://www.detik.com/bali/hukum-dan-kriminal/d-8524702/niat-cari-kerja-di-bali-pria-sumba-malah-disekap-disiksa-2-wanita) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Medcom.id](https://www.medcom.id/nasional/daerah/Wb7zXLaN-polisi-tunggu-pelaporan-korban-kasus-staycation) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 - **You are asked for a photo of your KTP or family card, a selfie holding your ID, your bank account number, an OTP code, a PIN or a password before any written job offer.** **What to do:** Do not send them. OJK says never to give an OTP, PIN or password to anyone, and identity data can be misused for illegal online loans. [Kompas TV](https://www.kompas.tv/ekonomi/633153/6-ciri-lowongan-kerja-bodong-yang-perlu-diwaspadai) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 [Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)](https://www.ojk.go.id/id/berita-dan-kegiatan/info-terkini/Documents/Pages/Booklet-Waspada-Penipuan-Scam-OJK/Booklet%20Waspada%20Penipuan%20Mengintai%20Kita%2c%20Ayo%20Lawan%20dan%20Hindari%21.pdf) 8 October 2026 [Koran Jakarta](https://koran-jakarta.com/2026-08-12/pemkot-jaktim-minta-pelamar-waspadai-modus-kerja-palsu) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 - **The interview invitation arrives as an app file (APK) or a link that asks you to install an app.** **What to do:** Do not open it. OJK and Kominfo warn that fake APK files can read SMS messages with OTP codes and then drain bank accounts. [CNN Indonesia](https://www.cnnindonesia.com/ekonomi/20240112093139-78-1048464/waspada-modus-penipuan-file-apk-pps-pemilu-yang-bisa-kuras-rekening) (official statement via media) 8 October 2026 - **After the interview you are asked to hand over your original diploma or other original personal documents as a guarantee for the job.** **What to do:** Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents as a guarantee for the job. The only exception is a diploma or competency certificate from education or training paid for by the employer under a written employment agreement, and the employer must keep it safe and compensate you if it is damaged or lost. Otherwise, show them for checking, then take them home. [Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)](https://disnaker.batam.go.id/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2025/06/DOC-20250522-WA0002.-1.pdf) 8 October 2026 **In danger or held at an interview location? Call the police:** - **Police call centre 110** [110](tel:110) [polri.go.id](https://polri.go.id/layanan/spkt) [See all interview questions](https://kariraman.com/en/guides/interview-questions/) [Build an ATS CV](https://kariraman.com/en/tools/cv-builder/) [Write a cover letter](https://kariraman.com/en/tools/cover-letter/) ## Which job scams target data engineering applicants? Scams aimed at data job seekers include online tasks that pay a little and then ask for deposits, whatever the label, such as data entry or data labelling; OJK's anti-scam task force describes this pattern. Also beware of course or certification fees as a condition of selection, requests for a data dump from your former employer, and high-paying data jobs in Cambodia on a tourist visa. **Warning signs in data engineer job ads** - Online data-entry or data-labelling tasks pay a little at first, then ask for a deposit to unlock the next tasks. [Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Satgas PASTI)](https://ojk.go.id/id/berita-dan-kegiatan/info-terkini/Pages/Satgas-PASTI-Blokir-311-Pinjol-Ilegal-dan-Pinpri.aspx) 7 October 2026 - You are asked to send a database dump or sample customer data from a previous employer as proof of your skills. [Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)](https://peraturan.go.id/files/Salinan+UU+Nomor+27+Tahun+2022.pdf) 8 October 2026 - The recruiter requires you to buy a course, certification or particular software before selection. [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 7 October 2026 - The recruiter claims to be from a big company but asks for an upfront payment or financial account details such as OTP codes and PINs. [Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)](https://www.ojk.go.id/id/berita-dan-kegiatan/info-terkini/Documents/Pages/Booklet-Waspada-Penipuan-Scam-OJK/Booklet%20Waspada%20Penipuan%20Mengintai%20Kita%2c%20Ayo%20Lawan%20dan%20Hindari%21.pdf) 7 October 2026 - The interview happens only by chat with no technical test and no clear office address, yet the promised pay is very high. [Republika](https://ekonomi.republika.co.id/berita/sq0416423/ini-5-ciriciri-lowongan-kerja-palsu-versi-kemnaker) (official statement via media) 7 October 2026 - A high-paying data job in Cambodia where you travel as a tourist; KP2MI says Cambodia is not an official placement destination. [NU Online](https://www.nu.or.id/nasional/kp2mi-nilai-bebas-visa-asean-buka-celah-wni-terjerat-industri-penipuan-online-di-kamboja-mZlIZ) (official statement via media) 7 October 2026 - The ad limits applicants by gender, appearance or marital status, or sets an age limit unrelated to the nature of the job. 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Machine learning is mostly the work of data scientists or machine learning engineers, although data engineers often prepare the data for them. The units of the Data Management standard (Decree 268/2020) focus on data architecture, integration, storage and quality, not modelling. **Is a BNSP certificate required to work as a data engineer in Indonesia?** No. Data engineering is not a licensed profession, so a competency certificate is optional. As of 8 October 2026, BNSP's directory lists Associate Data Engineer and Data Engineer schemes at actively licensed certification bodies. Check that the body's licence is active before you register, then verify the certificate on the BNSP website with its form number or certificate number. **Can I bring sample data from a previous job for my portfolio?** No. Customer or staff data from a previous employer is not yours, and Law 27/2022 Article 65(2) bars anyone from unlawfully disclosing personal data that is not theirs; Article 67 sets the criminal penalties. For a portfolio, build pipelines on open or synthetic data, then explain the design, how you test data quality and how you handle failed runs. **Should a data engineering test task use real customer data?** A fair test task uses sample data. Law 27/2022 Article 36 requires data controllers to keep personal data confidential, and Article 16(2) requires processing to match its purpose, so customer data should not be handed to applicants. If a task asks you to process real people's personal data, ask for the legal basis and permission before you start. **Can a data engineer vacancy set a maximum age?** Only in narrow cases. Minister of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bans employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. Age requirements are allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects the ability to do it, and they must not remove or reduce job opportunities. Data engineering skills can be tested with SQL questions, pipeline design and technical interviews, not by an applicant's age. ## Who wrote and reviewed this page? Written by KarirAman editorial team Published 8 October 2026 Updated 8 October 2026 Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: 8 October 2026. ## Sources The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them. 1. 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