distributed data systems jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-25, distributed data systems appears in 40 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Solutions Architect roles.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-25
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Frequently asked questions about distributed data systems
+Is distributed data systems in demand in 2026?
Yes. distributed data systems appears in 40 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25. It is most often required for Solutions Architect roles (40% of Solutions Architect postings list it).
+What jobs require distributed data systems?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25, the job titles most likely to require distributed data systems are Solutions Architect (40% of postings list distributed data systems), Delivery Solutions Architect (25% of postings list distributed data systems), Data Engineer (8% of postings list distributed data systems).
+What skills are commonly paired with distributed data systems?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-25), distributed data systems most often appears alongside Python, SQL, Scala, AWS, Azure.
+Where is distributed data systems most in demand?
As of 2026-08-25, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring distributed data systems are Mount Vernon, New York City, Mumbai, Paris, Washington, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring distributed data systems — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require distributed data systems
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Solutions Architect | 16 | 40.0% |
| Delivery Solutions Architect | 10 | 25.0% |
| Data Engineer | 3 | 7.5% |
| Software Engineer | 3 | 7.5% |
| Data Engineering Manager | 2 | 5.0% |
| Delivery Solutions Architect Manager | 2 | 5.0% |
| Full-Stack Software Engineer | 1 | 2.5% |
| Head of Data Science | 1 | 2.5% |
| Technical Product Manager | 1 | 2.5% |
| Training Infrastructure Engineer | 1 | 2.5% |
Top metros hiring for distributed data systems
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 5 | 12.5% |
| New York City | 5 | 12.5% |
| Mumbai | 2 | 5.0% |
| Paris | 2 | 5.0% |
| Washington | 2 | 5.0% |
| Austin | 1 | 2.5% |
| Bellevue | 1 | 2.5% |
| Bengaluru | 1 | 2.5% |
| Foster City | 1 | 2.5% |
Skills commonly paired with distributed data systems
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-25. 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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