Database jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-09-16, Database appears in 146 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand up 8% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-09-16
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Frequently asked questions about Database
+Is Database in demand in 2026?
Yes. Database appears in 146 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-09-16, with demand up 8% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (27% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require Database?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-16, the job titles most likely to require Database are Software Engineer (27% of postings list Database), Engineering Manager (6% of postings list Database), Developer Relations Engineer (4% of postings list Database).
+What skills are commonly paired with Database?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-09-16), Database most often appears alongside Java, Python, storage, React, AWS.
+Where is Database most in demand?
As of 2026-09-16, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring Database are Bengaluru, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Prague, 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 | 39 | 26.7% |
| Engineering Manager | 8 | 5.5% |
| Developer Relations Engineer | 6 | 4.1% |
| Full-Stack Engineer | 5 | 3.4% |
| Technical Program Manager | 5 | 3.4% |
| Program Manager | 4 | 2.7% |
| Business Analyst | 3 | 2.1% |
| Solutions Architect | 3 | 2.1% |
| AI Engineer | 2 | 1.4% |
| Analytics & Insights Associate | 2 | 1.4% |
Top metros hiring for Database
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 7 | 4.8% |
| New York City | 5 | 3.4% |
| San Francisco | 4 | 2.7% |
| Chicago | 3 | 2.1% |
| Prague | 3 | 2.1% |
| South San Francisco | 3 | 2.1% |
| Bellaire | 2 | 1.4% |
| Bryan | 2 | 1.4% |
| Columbus | 2 | 1.4% |
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 2026-09-16. 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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