MSSQL jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-09-05, MSSQL appears in 278 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand up 128% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-09-05
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Frequently asked questions about MSSQL
+Is MSSQL in demand in 2026?
Yes. MSSQL appears in 278 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-09-05, with demand up 128% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (37% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require MSSQL?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-05, the job titles most likely to require MSSQL are Software Engineer (37% of postings list MSSQL), Database Administrator (3% of postings list MSSQL), Fullstack Engineer (3% of postings list MSSQL).
+What skills are commonly paired with MSSQL?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-09-05), MSSQL most often appears alongside SQL, C#, JavaScript, Python, MySQL.
+Where is MSSQL most in demand?
As of 2026-09-05, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring MSSQL are Topeka, Paris, Athens, Bengaluru, Denver, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new MSSQL content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring MSSQL — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require MSSQL
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 102 | 36.7% |
| Database Administrator | 9 | 3.2% |
| Fullstack Engineer | 8 | 2.9% |
| Backend Software Engineer | 7 | 2.5% |
| Data Engineer | 5 | 1.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | 5 | 1.8% |
| Full Stack Engineer | 5 | 1.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | 5 | 1.8% |
| Automation Systems Engineer | 4 | 1.4% |
| Data Scientist | 4 | 1.4% |
Top metros hiring for MSSQL
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | 10 | 3.6% |
| Paris | 9 | 3.2% |
| Athens | 6 | 2.2% |
| Bengaluru | 6 | 2.2% |
| Denver | 6 | 2.2% |
| Hyderabad | 6 | 2.2% |
| New York City | 6 | 2.2% |
| Singapore | 6 | 2.2% |
| London | 5 | 1.8% |
Skills commonly paired with MSSQL
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-05. 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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