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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

685

30-day trend

-1.8%

% of listings

11%

Quick answer

As of September 2026, SQL appears in 685 active engineering job listings (11% of tracked engineering postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with SQL

% of SQL listings that also require each skill

PostgreSQL5.59%
Python5.28%
AWS5.1%
Kubernetes4.37%
Java4.11%
React3.28%
JavaScript2.97%
Stakeholder Mgmt2.95%

Top roles hiring SQL

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer5,111
Backend Engineer392
Frontend Engineer235
QA Engineer235
Mobile Developer124
Embedded Engineer38
Full Stack Developer4,733
Backend Engineer353

Is SQL in demand in 2026?

SQL appears in 685 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 11% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 1.8%.

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

SQL demand FAQ

Is SQL in demand in 2026?

SQL appears in 685 active engineering job listings, about 11% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 1.8% over the past 30 days.

What roles require SQL?

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

What skills pair with SQL?

SQL most commonly appears alongside PostgreSQL, Python and AWS in job requirements.

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