MS SQL jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-07-01, MS SQL appears in 198 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand down 38% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-07-01
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Frequently asked questions about MS SQL
+Is MS SQL in demand in 2026?
Yes. MS SQL appears in 198 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-07-01, with demand down 38% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (30% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require MS SQL?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-07-01, the job titles most likely to require MS SQL are Software Engineer (30% of postings list MS SQL), Professional Services Engineer (4% of postings list MS SQL), C# Developer (3% of postings list MS SQL).
+What skills are commonly paired with MS SQL?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-07-01), MS SQL most often appears alongside SQL, Python, C#, PostgreSQL, Oracle.
+Where is MS SQL most in demand?
As of 2026-07-01, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring MS SQL are Pune, Warsaw, Prague, Bengaluru, Boston, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new MS SQL content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring MS SQL — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require MS SQL
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 59 | 29.8% |
| Professional Services Engineer | 7 | 3.5% |
| C# Developer | 6 | 3.0% |
| Data Engineer | 6 | 3.0% |
| Database Administrator | 5 | 2.5% |
| Full Stack Developer | 4 | 2.0% |
| Technology Consultant | 4 | 2.0% |
| Cloud Architect | 3 | 1.5% |
| Data Analyst | 3 | 1.5% |
| Data Scientist | 3 | 1.5% |
Top metros hiring for MS SQL
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | 12 | 6.1% |
| Warsaw | 11 | 5.6% |
| Prague | 9 | 4.5% |
| Bengaluru | 7 | 3.5% |
| Boston | 5 | 2.5% |
| Washington | 5 | 2.5% |
| Charlotte | 4 | 2.0% |
| Gurugram | 4 | 2.0% |
| London | 4 | 2.0% |
Skills commonly paired with MS SQL
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-07-01. 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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