Python appears in 59% of active jobs.

434 of 741 active job ads mention Python for United States.

• 59% — python (434 job ads)
• 55% — aws (405 job ads)
• 54% — terraform (400 job ads)

Every percentage uses the same 741 active qualified job ads as its denominator. A job can mention multiple skills, so the cards do not add to 100%.

The leading entries in this view are Python, AWS, Terraform. That ranking is calculated from the same dated snapshot as the attached visual.

Interpretation: frequent mentions signal employer demand, not the depth of proficiency required.

How it was built: Each skill is counted at most once per job. Skills combine structured job fields and AI-extracted technologies.

I use this as a directional view of the market rather than a prediction. The useful part is comparing the same definitions consistently over time—and checking the underlying live roles before acting on a headline or changing a career decision.

Scope: United States. Based on 741 active qualified job ads, updated 2026-10-18.

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DevOps Skills Demand. Python appears in 59% of active jobs. 434 of 741 active job ads mention Python for United States. Leading entries: Python (434), AWS (405), Terraform (400). DevOpsHunt job market data, 2026-10-18.