Database jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-07-17, Database appears in 153 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 48% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-07-17
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Frequently asked questions about Database
+Is Database in demand in 2026?
Yes. Database appears in 153 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-07-17, with demand down 48% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (30% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require Database?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-07-17, the job titles most likely to require Database are Software Engineer (30% of postings list Database), Backend Engineer (5% of postings list Database), Technology Lead (5% of postings list Database).
+What skills are commonly paired with Database?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-07-17), Database most often appears alongside React, Java, Python, TypeScript, SQL.
+Where is Database most in demand?
As of 2026-07-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring Database are Phoenix, New York City, Gurugram, Burnaby, Charlotte, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new Database content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring Database — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require Database
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 46 | 30.1% |
| Backend Engineer | 7 | 4.6% |
| Technology Lead | 7 | 4.6% |
| Full Stack Product Engineer | 6 | 3.9% |
| Engineering Manager | 4 | 2.6% |
| Data Analyst | 3 | 2.0% |
| Technology Architect | 3 | 2.0% |
| Design Engineer | 2 | 1.3% |
| ETL Developer | 2 | 1.3% |
| Full Stack Engineer | 2 | 1.3% |
Top metros hiring for Database
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 8 | 5.2% |
| New York City | 6 | 3.9% |
| Gurugram | 4 | 2.6% |
| Burnaby | 3 | 2.0% |
| Charlotte | 3 | 2.0% |
| Denver | 3 | 2.0% |
| Hyderabad | 3 | 2.0% |
| Mexico City | 3 | 2.0% |
| San Francisco | 3 | 2.0% |
Skills commonly paired with Database
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-07-17. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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