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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

193

30-day trend

-13.6%

% of listings

2%

Quick answer

As of November 2026, REST API appears in 193 active engineering job listings (2% of tracked engineering postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with REST API

% of REST API listings that also require each skill

Java0.84%
SQL0.69%
Python0.64%
JavaScript0.62%
AWS0.59%
React0.53%
Stakeholder Mgmt0.52%
TypeScript0.52%

Top roles hiring REST API

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer8,200
Backend Engineer680
QA Engineer532
Frontend Engineer348
Mobile Developer193
Embedded Engineer121
Full Stack Developer8,185
Backend Engineer675

Is REST API in demand in 2026?

REST API appears in 193 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 2% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 13.6%.

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

REST API demand FAQ

Is REST API in demand in 2026?

REST API appears in 193 active engineering job listings, about 2% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 13.6% over the past 30 days.

What roles require REST API?

REST API 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 REST API?

REST API most commonly appears alongside Java, SQL and Python in job requirements.

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Further reading

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