Associate Engineer Job Description

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What is the primary responsibility of an Associate Engineer within the IVP Delivery team?

  • Managing project budgets and timelines
  • Customizing and integrating IVP products and custom solutions (correct)
  • Developing marketing strategies for IVP products
  • Providing legal consultation to IVP clients

Associate Engineers are not involved in testing workflows and data flows as part of their responsibilities.

False (B)

Name three specific tasks an Associate Engineer might perform related to data presentation.

Configuring reports/dashboards/charts, loading & validating data, visualizing data using Power BI/SSRS/Tableau

Besides project delivery, an Associate Engineer coordinates product change requests, feature validations, and maintenance requests between the business and the _____ team.

<p>development</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each SQL operator with its function:

<p>JOIN = Combines rows from two or more tables based on a related column UNION = Combines the result-set of two or more SELECT statements (removes duplicate rows) INTERSECT = Returns rows common to two or more SELECT statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What level of SQL proficiency is expected of an Associate Engineer?

<p>Proficient in SQL with experience in any RDBMS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Associate Engineer should be able to write only basic SELECT statements but not stored procedures.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three specific SQL skills, besides writing basic DML/DDL commands, that an Associate Engineer must possess.

<p>Writing queries using JOIN/UNION/INTERSECT, Writing simple stored procedures, Writing user defined functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Associate Engineers need to be able to create necessary _____ on SQL tables to improve query performance.

<p>indexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following SQL commands with their descriptions:

<p>DML = Data Manipulation Language (e.g., SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE) DDL = Data Definition Language (e.g., CREATE, ALTER, DROP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which object-oriented programming language is preferred for an Associate Engineer, according to the job description?

<p>C# / Java (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Knowledge of Javascript is mandatory for the role.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three fundamental OOP concepts that an Associate Engineer should understand.

<p>Inheritance/Overloading/Overriding, Abstraction, Constructors/Destructors</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Associate Engineer should be able to use a _____ like Nuget to manage code dependencies.

<p>package / dependency manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the OOP concept with its description:

<p>Inheritance = A class derives properties and methods from another class Abstraction = Hiding complex implementation details and showing only essential information Polymorphism = Ability of an object to take on many forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key skill for an Associate Engineer when it comes to problem-solving?

<p>Ability to solve simple and medium problems independently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Excellent communication skills are not necessary for an Associate Engineer role.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two types of communication skills that are considered essential for the role?

<p>Oral and written</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides technical skills, the Associate Engineer should be a _____ learner.

<p>quick</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the description with the communication type:

<p>Oral = Ability to communicate verbally Written = Ability to communicate through written documentation and emails</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a 'plus' or optional skill for an Associate Engineer?

<p>Experience with NodeJS/AngularJS/KnockoutJS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prior relevant work experience or internships are required for the Associate Engineer position.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two .NET web technologies that would be considered beneficial for an Associate Engineer to have.

<p>MVC and / or ASP.NET web forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Experience with _____ shell scripting can be a bonus for tasks involving server automation.

<p>PowerShell / UNIX</p> Signup and view all the answers

Connect each technology or skill as 'Required' or 'Optional' for the Associate Engineer role:

<p>SQL Proficiency = Required C# or Java = Required NodeJS/AngularJS = Optional PowerShell Scripting = Optional</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides coding and development, what other important task is the Associate Engineer expected to perform?

<p>Documentation and Testing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Associate Engineers should not know how to debug code.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of writing documentation?

<p>To provide information, instructions, and context for the code/project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Testing is needed to have a reliable product, and also to _____ the features of a new product.

<p>validate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Associate which are the duties the Associate Engineer has:

<p>SQL programing = duty C# coding = duty Powershell scripting = Can be a duty Manage social media accounts = Not a duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an Associate Engineer needs to use an external library in a .NET project, what tool would they typically use?

<p>Nuget (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Associate Engineer never needs to use conditional operators or loops in their code.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RDBMS stand for?

<p>Relational Database Management System</p> Signup and view all the answers

In object-oriented programming, a _____ is a special method that is automatically called when an object is created.

<p>constructor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each term with its definition

<p>Overloading = Providing multiple methods in a class with the same name but different parameters. Overriding = Providing a specific implementation of a method in a subclass that is already defined in its superclass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is the least likely to be relevant for configuring data visualizations (dashboards/charts)?

<p>Advanced graphic design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Associate Engineers are only responsible for implementing existing designs, and never contribute to the design of data visualizations.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three tools or technologies that an Associate Engineer might use to create visually elegant dashboards.

<p>Power BI, SSRS, Tableau</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and reliable before loading it into IVP products is called data _____.

<p>validation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following data visualization skills to their typical outputs:

<p>Configuring Reports = Formatted data summaries suitable for printing or sharing Designing Dashboards = Interactive displays with key performance indicators Creating Charts = Visual representations of data relationships and trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Associate Engineer (AE) responsibilities

Engineering and testing workflows and data flows, configuring visual reports, loading & validating data, and writing SQL stored procedures & C# classes for IVP product implementation.

SQL

A language used to communicate with databases, involving commands for data manipulation (DML) and data definition (DDL).

JOIN operator

These operators combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column.

UNION, INTERSECT

These operators combine the results of two or more SELECT statements into a single result set.

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SQL Stored Procedure

A precompiled collection of one or more SQL statements that can be executed as a single unit.

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User-Defined Functions (UDF)

A routine that returns a single (scalar) value or a table based on input parameters.

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SQL Index

A data structure that improves the speed of data retrieval operations on a database table.

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Object-Oriented language

A programming paradigm using 'objects' that contain data and code: including basic syntax, conditionals, loops and data structures.

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Package/Dependency manager

Tool to manage dependencies and libraries in a project

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Conditional Operators

Statements that execute different code blocks based on whether a condition is true or false.

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Arrays

A collection of elements, where each element is identified by an index or a key.

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Loops

A sequence of instructions that is repeated until a certain condition is met.

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OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)

A programming concept where objects are created from classes, bundling data (attributes) and methods (actions).

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Inheritance

The mechanism of deriving a class from another class, inheriting its properties and methods.

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Overloading

Defining multiple methods with the same name but different parameters within the same class.

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Overriding

A method in a subclass that has the same name and signature as a method in its superclass, allowing the subclass to provide its own implementation.

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Constructor

A special method used to initialize the state of an object when it is created.

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Destructor

A special method used to release resources held by an object when it is no longer needed.

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Abstraction

The concept of hiding complex implementation details and exposing only essential features of an object.

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Debugging

The process of identifying and resolving errors in code.

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Analytical Skills

Critical thinking to understand problems and find effective solutions.

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Communication Skills

The ability to effectively convey information orally and in writing.

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Study Notes

  • An Associate Engineer (AE) in the IVP Delivery team works on projects customizing and integrating IVP products and solutions, either directly with clients or alongside IVP business analysts.

  • Primary responsibilities include engineering and testing workflows and data flows.

  • Further responsibilities include orchestrating dataflows, configuring reports, dashboards, and charts.

  • Further responsibilities include loading and validating data in IVP products, visualizing data, and presenting findings through visually appealing dashboards using tools like Power BI, SSRS, and Tableau.

  • Further responsibilities include writing SQL stored procedures and custom C# classes for IVP product implementation.

  • In addition to project delivery, the AE coordinates product change requests, feature validations, and maintenance requests between business and development teams.

Skills Required

  • A computer science or IT graduate (or equivalent) from a reputable college is required.

  • SQL proficiency (with any RDBMS) is essential.

  • Must be able to write basic DML/DDL commands.

  • Must be able to write queries using JOIN, UNION, and INTERSECT operators.

  • Must be able to write simple SQL stored procedures and user-defined scalar/table-valued functions.

  • Must be able to create necessary indexes on SQL tables.

  • Proficiency in any object-oriented programming language (C# or Java preferred) is crucial.

  • Includes basic syntax, package/dependency manager usage (like NuGet), conditional operators, arrays, and loops.

  • Includes OOP concepts like Inheritance, Overloading, Overriding, Constructors, Destructors, and Abstraction.

  • Must have debugging skills using an IDE.

  • Good analytical skills and the ability to learn quickly are needed.

  • Must be able to solve simple to medium-complexity problems.

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary.

Optional Skills

  • Relevant work experience or internships are advantageous.

  • Knowledge of NodeJS/AngularJS/Knockout JS is a plus.

  • Familiarity with .NET basics/.NET Web technologies (MVC and/or ASP.NET web forms) is beneficial.

  • Experience with PowerShell/UNIX shell scripting is a plus.

  • Ability to handle documentation and testing as needed.

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