Software Engineer — what the market wants
Based on 10 job postings in DE · updated 8/6/2026.
Most in-demand skills
- Java40%
- REST APIs40%
- Microservices40%
- CI/CD40%
- Python40%
- Spring Boot20%
- Node.js20%
- MongoDB20%
- AWS20%
- Machine Learning20%
- TypeScript10%
- Data Structures10%
Common responsibilities
- Develop and optimize Java applications and services
- Implement new features for consumer lending solutions
- Introduce automated testing and CI/CD practices
- Ensure software quality and compliance
- Design and implement robust backend services
- Collaborate with product and business for requirements gathering
- Lead and coach development teams
- Conduct architecture and code reviews
Demand over time
- Java
- REST APIs
- Microservices
- CI/CD
- Python
- Spring Boot
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