database design jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-26, database design appears in 31 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-26
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Frequently asked questions about database design
+Is database design in demand in 2026?
Yes. database design appears in 31 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (29% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require database design?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26, the job titles most likely to require database design are Software Engineer (29% of postings list database design), Data Engineer (6% of postings list database design), OutSystems Developer (6% of postings list database design).
+What skills are commonly paired with database design?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-26), database design most often appears alongside SQL, data modeling, Python, relational databases, ETL.
+Where is database design most in demand?
As of 2026-08-26, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring database design are Quezon City, Kuala Lumpur, New York City, Seattle, Albany, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring database design — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require database design
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 9 | 29.0% |
| Data Engineer | 2 | 6.5% |
| OutSystems Developer | 2 | 6.5% |
| .NET Developer | 1 | 3.2% |
| Analytics Engineer | 1 | 3.2% |
| BI Technical Lead | 1 | 3.2% |
| Backend Engineer | 1 | 3.2% |
| Business Intelligence Architect | 1 | 3.2% |
| Chief Technology Officer | 1 | 3.2% |
| Data Analyst | 1 | 3.2% |
Top metros hiring for database design
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | 3 | 9.7% |
| Kuala Lumpur | 2 | 6.5% |
| New York City | 2 | 6.5% |
| Seattle | 2 | 6.5% |
| Albany | 1 | 3.2% |
| Boston | 1 | 3.2% |
| Egypt | 1 | 3.2% |
| Johor Bahru | 1 | 3.2% |
| Jose Bonifacio | 1 | 3.2% |
Skills commonly paired with database design
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-26. 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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