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Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.

How this data works

Active listings

955

30-day trend

-40.9%

% of listings

9%

Quick answer

As of July 2026, AWS appears in 955 active engineering job listings (9% of tracked engineering postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with AWS

% of AWS listings that also require each skill

Python3.54%
GCP3.08%
Java3.02%
Kubernetes2.93%
SQL2.83%
Azure2.67%
React2.29%
CI/CD2.19%

Top roles hiring AWS

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer8,701
Backend Engineer806
QA Engineer448
Frontend Engineer307
Mobile Developer171
Embedded Engineer50
Full Stack Developer8,476
Backend Engineer801

Is AWS in demand in 2026?

AWS appears in 955 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 9% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 40.9%.

AWS most commonly appears alongside Python, GCP, Java in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

AWS demand FAQ

Is AWS in demand in 2026?

AWS appears in 955 active engineering job listings, about 9% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 40.9% over the past 30 days.

What roles require AWS?

AWS is most in demand for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Backend Engineer and QA Engineer, based on active engineering listings.

What skills pair with AWS?

AWS most commonly appears alongside Python, GCP and Java in job requirements.

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Based on active job listings in the engineering category · Updated weekly