Data Engineer Review Criteria

Evaluation criteria for each review dimension. Load when performing reviews.

Dimension 1: Research Citation Quality

Evaluate whether recommendations trace to specific evidence.

Checks: Each major recommendation cites a specific research finding | Citations are accurate (finding number matches content) | Vendor-specific claims have multiple independent sources | General best practices distinguished from research-validated guidance

Scoring: 10: All cited, verified | 7: Most cited, 1-2 missing on non-critical points | 4: Major recommendations lack citations | 0: No citations

Dimension 2: Security Coverage

Evaluate defense-in-depth for data layer.

Checks: Encryption at rest (TDE) | Encryption in transit (TLS) | Access control model (RBAC/ABAC) | SQL injection prevention (parameterized queries) | OWASP/NIST standards referenced | Credential handling (no hardcoded secrets)

Scoring: 10: All 6 checks with standard references | 7: 4-5 checks | 4: 2-3 checks, missing encryption or injection prevention | 0: Security not mentioned