Spark SQL jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-09-21, Spark SQL appears in 204 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Data Engineer roles, with demand down 25% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-09-21
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Frequently asked questions about Spark SQL
+Is Spark SQL in demand in 2026?
Yes. Spark SQL appears in 204 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-09-21, with demand down 25% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Data Engineer roles (41% of Data Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require Spark SQL?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-21, the job titles most likely to require Spark SQL are Data Engineer (41% of postings list Spark SQL), Software Engineer (8% of postings list Spark SQL), Data Scientist (5% of postings list Spark SQL).
+What skills are commonly paired with Spark SQL?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-09-21), Spark SQL most often appears alongside Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, Delta Lake.
+Where is Spark SQL most in demand?
As of 2026-09-21, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring Spark SQL are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Atlanta, New York City, Chicago, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new Spark SQL content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring Spark SQL — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require Spark SQL
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | 84 | 41.2% |
| Software Engineer | 16 | 7.8% |
| Data Scientist | 11 | 5.4% |
| Data Analyst | 7 | 3.4% |
| Data Architect | 7 | 3.4% |
| Solutions Architect | 6 | 2.9% |
| Analytics Engineer | 4 | 2.0% |
| Data Engineering Architect | 4 | 2.0% |
| AI Engineer | 2 | 1.0% |
| Analytics and Data Science Manager | 2 | 1.0% |
Top metros hiring for Spark SQL
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 8 | 3.9% |
| Hyderabad | 8 | 3.9% |
| Atlanta | 6 | 2.9% |
| New York City | 6 | 2.9% |
| Chicago | 3 | 1.5% |
| London | 3 | 1.5% |
| San Francisco | 3 | 1.5% |
| Topeka | 3 | 1.5% |
| Amsterdam | 2 | 1.0% |
Skills commonly paired with Spark SQL
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-09-21. 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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