Skill report · Databases
Redis: demand in job postings
Redis is named in 2% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (712 postings), most often for Backend Engineer at 15%, Full-Stack Engineer at 7% and Site Reliability Engineer at 5%. When a posting names it, 68% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 7122% of all postings
- Required when named
- 68%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 72%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 12 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Redis.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | |
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Site Reliability Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer | |
| Platform Engineer | |
| MLOps Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Redis that also name each.
- AWS68%
- Kubernetes61%
- Python56%
- CI/CD54%
- PostgreSQL53%
- Observability53%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services10%
- Healthcare6%
- Fintech & Payments6%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS6%
Quick answers
Is Redis in demand?
Redis is named in 2% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 712 postings, and required in 68% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Redis?
Backend Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer and Software Engineer postings name it most often: 15% of Backend Engineer postings, 7% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 5% of Site Reliability Engineer postings.
What skills go with Redis?
Postings that name Redis most often also name AWS, Kubernetes, Python and CI/CD.
How long does it take to learn Redis?
About 12 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.