The most in-demand tech roles right now
As of July 2026, the most in-demand tech role family is Software Engineer with 1,293 live roles across the UK & India. Here’s the full ranking.
Source: QuantumCareer · live listings · updated July 2026.
Across the 9 role families we track, Software Engineer, DevOps / Platform and AI / ML Engineer carry the most live openings right now. Momentum is building fastest in Software Engineer, DevOps / Platform, Product, Data / ML — flagged "rising" above. Demand here is the count of currently-advertised roles, refreshed daily, so it moves with what employers are actually posting rather than survey sentiment.
Common questions
What is the most in-demand tech role in the UK and India?
As of July 2026, the most in-demand tech role family is Software Engineer, with 1,293 live open roles across the UK and India (QuantumCareer, refreshed daily).
Which tech roles are growing fastest?
Hiring momentum is currently rising for Software Engineer, DevOps / Platform, Product, Data / ML — these families are adding open roles faster than the market overall.
How is demand measured?
By live open-role count across the UK and India — the number of currently-advertised positions per role family, refreshed daily. It tracks what employers are actually posting, not survey sentiment.
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