Database architecture jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-05-17, Database architecture appears in 155 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 31% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-05-17
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Frequently asked questions about Database architecture
+Is Database architecture in demand in 2026?
Yes. Database architecture appears in 155 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, with demand down 31% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (12% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require Database architecture?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, the job titles most likely to require Database architecture are Software Engineer (12% of postings list Database architecture), Backend Engineer (8% of postings list Database architecture), Database Administrator (7% of postings list Database architecture).
+What skills are commonly paired with Database architecture?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-05-17), Database architecture most often appears alongside PostgreSQL, Python, SQL, Query optimization, AWS.
+Where is Database architecture most in demand?
As of 2026-05-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring Database architecture are New York City, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, London, Bengaluru, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring Database architecture — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require Database architecture
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 18 | 11.6% |
| Backend Engineer | 12 | 7.7% |
| Database Administrator | 11 | 7.1% |
| Data Engineer | 8 | 5.2% |
| Database Engineer | 8 | 5.2% |
| Full Stack Software Engineer | 6 | 3.9% |
| Database Architect | 4 | 2.6% |
| Security Software Engineer | 4 | 2.6% |
| Software Engineering Manager | 3 | 1.9% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 3 | 1.9% |
Top metros hiring for Database architecture
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 13 | 26.0% |
| San Francisco | 11 | 22.0% |
| Tel Aviv | 8 | 16.0% |
| London | 6 | 12.0% |
| Bengaluru | 3 | 6.0% |
| Petaling Jaya | 3 | 6.0% |
| Chantilly | 2 | 4.0% |
| El Segundo | 2 | 4.0% |
| Leon | 2 | 4.0% |
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17. 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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