database management jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-05-17, database management appears in 244 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 21% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-05-17
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Frequently asked questions about database management
+Is database management in demand in 2026?
Yes. database management appears in 244 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, with demand down 21% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (17% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require database management?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, the job titles most likely to require database management are Software Engineer (17% of postings list database management), Data Analyst (8% of postings list database management), Data Engineer (6% of postings list database management).
+What skills are commonly paired with database management?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-05-17), database management most often appears alongside Python, SQL, AWS, CI/CD, Data analysis.
+Where is database management most in demand?
As of 2026-05-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring database management are New York City, San Francisco, Manila, Buenos Aires, Chicago, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new database management content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring database management — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require database management
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 42 | 17.2% |
| Data Analyst | 20 | 8.2% |
| Data Engineer | 14 | 5.7% |
| DevOps Engineer | 13 | 5.3% |
| Backend Engineer | 9 | 3.7% |
| Full-Stack Engineer | 5 | 2.0% |
| Business Analyst | 4 | 1.6% |
| Program Manager | 4 | 1.6% |
| Backend Developer | 3 | 1.2% |
| Backend Software Engineer | 3 | 1.2% |
Top metros hiring for database management
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 15 | 28.8% |
| San Francisco | 7 | 13.5% |
| Manila | 6 | 11.5% |
| Buenos Aires | 5 | 9.6% |
| Chicago | 4 | 7.7% |
| Makati City | 4 | 7.7% |
| Pune | 4 | 7.7% |
| Seattle | 4 | 7.7% |
| Bethesda | 3 | 5.8% |
Skills commonly paired with database management
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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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