JavaScript (ES6+) jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-05-17, JavaScript (ES6+) appears in 220 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 34% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-05-17
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Frequently asked questions about JavaScript (ES6+)
+Is JavaScript (ES6+) in demand in 2026?
Yes. JavaScript (ES6+) appears in 220 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, with demand down 34% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (21% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require JavaScript (ES6+)?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-05-17, the job titles most likely to require JavaScript (ES6+) are Software Engineer (21% of postings list JavaScript (ES6+)), Frontend Engineer (13% of postings list JavaScript (ES6+)), Frontend Developer (6% of postings list JavaScript (ES6+)).
+What skills are commonly paired with JavaScript (ES6+)?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-05-17), JavaScript (ES6+) most often appears alongside TypeScript, React, Git, HTML5, CSS3.
+Where is JavaScript (ES6+) most in demand?
As of 2026-05-17, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring JavaScript (ES6+) are Bengaluru, New York City, Delhi, Lisbon, Mexico City, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new JavaScript (ES6+) content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring JavaScript (ES6+) — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require JavaScript (ES6+)
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 46 | 20.9% |
| Frontend Engineer | 28 | 12.7% |
| Frontend Developer | 13 | 5.9% |
| Full Stack Developer | 13 | 5.9% |
| React Engineer | 10 | 4.5% |
| Front-End Developer | 9 | 4.1% |
| Full Stack Engineer | 9 | 4.1% |
| Front-end Engineer | 6 | 2.7% |
| Front End Developer | 5 | 2.3% |
| Full-Stack Developer | 5 | 2.3% |
Top metros hiring for JavaScript (ES6+)
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 12 | 22.2% |
| New York City | 11 | 20.4% |
| Delhi | 5 | 9.3% |
| Lisbon | 5 | 9.3% |
| Mexico City | 5 | 9.3% |
| Pune | 5 | 9.3% |
| Ahmedabad | 4 | 7.4% |
| Kuala Lumpur | 4 | 7.4% |
| Gurugram | 3 | 5.6% |
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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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