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Incident Response

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

205

30-day trend

-14.3%

% of listings

2%

Quick answer

As of October 2026, Incident Response appears in 205 active engineering job listings (2% of tracked engineering postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with Incident Response

% of Incident Response listings that also require each skill

Python0.96%
AWS0.86%
Kubernetes0.82%
SQL0.55%
Stakeholder Mgmt0.52%
Java0.49%
AI Agents0.46%
LLMs / GenAI0.46%

Top roles hiring Incident Response

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer8,941
Backend Engineer774
QA Engineer651
Frontend Engineer417
Mobile Developer227
Embedded Engineer98
Full Stack Developer9,043
Backend Engineer748

Is Incident Response in demand in 2026?

Incident Response appears in 205 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 2% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 14.3%.

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

Incident Response demand FAQ

Is Incident Response in demand in 2026?

Incident Response appears in 205 active engineering job listings, about 2% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 14.3% over the past 30 days.

What roles require Incident Response?

Incident Response 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 Incident Response?

Incident Response most commonly appears alongside Python, AWS and Kubernetes in job requirements.

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Further reading

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