The Optimization Trap: Junior vs. Senior Data Engineers
One burns money, one builds ROI. Why your response to "make it faster" defines your career level.
Manager: “Make this Databricks pipeline faster.” Junior Data Engineer adds nodes. Senior asks about business impact. How do YOU approach it?
One saves, one burns.
The request sounds simple. But your response reveals your level.
A tactical approach executes the request. A strategic approach questions assumptions, considers context, and communicates business…
