REST API jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-28, REST API appears in 53 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for Software Engineer roles, with demand up 160% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-28
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Frequently asked questions about REST API
+Is REST API in demand in 2026?
Yes. REST API appears in 53 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-28, with demand up 160% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for Software Engineer roles (21% of Software Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require REST API?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-28, the job titles most likely to require REST API are Software Engineer (21% of postings list REST API), Security Automation Engineer (9% of postings list REST API), Product Engineer (6% of postings list REST API).
+What skills are commonly paired with REST API?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-28), REST API most often appears alongside Python, CI/CD, Java, typescript, SQL.
+Where is REST API most in demand?
As of 2026-08-28, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring REST API are Pune, Singapore, Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
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Weekly job postings requiring REST API — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require REST API
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 11 | 20.8% |
| Security Automation Engineer | 5 | 9.4% |
| Product Engineer | 3 | 5.7% |
| AI/ML Engineer | 2 | 3.8% |
| Application Support Analyst | 2 | 3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | 2 | 3.8% |
| PHP Application Engineer | 2 | 3.8% |
| Quality Engineer | 2 | 3.8% |
| Acquisition Engineering Team Lead | 1 | 1.9% |
| Application Architect | 1 | 1.9% |
Top metros hiring for REST API
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | 3 | 5.7% |
| Singapore | 3 | 5.7% |
| Bengaluru | 2 | 3.8% |
| Delhi | 2 | 3.8% |
| Gurugram | 2 | 3.8% |
| Levallois-Perret | 2 | 3.8% |
| London | 2 | 3.8% |
| New York City | 2 | 3.8% |
| San Francisco | 2 | 3.8% |
Skills commonly paired with REST API
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-28. 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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