Data Analyst resume keywords (2026)

The skills employers name most often in live Data Analyst job postings are SQL (28%), Python (24%), Go (15%), Java (12%), AWS (12%): the share of 3,540 current postings that list each one (October 12, 2026). Paste your CV below to see which of the top 20 it already covers — it is checked in your browser and never uploaded.

Top skills in Data Analyst postings

Share of live postings with a skills list that name each skill.

  1. SQL 28%
  2. Python 24%
  3. Go 15%
  4. Java 12%
  5. AWS 12%
  6. Data Analysis 10%
  7. JavaScript 9%
  8. AI 8%
  9. Azure 7%
  10. Power BI 6%
  11. Support 6%
  12. Cloud 6%
  13. ETL 6%
  14. Tableau 5%
  15. Security 5%
  16. Machine learning 5%
  17. CI/CD 4%
  18. Data Engineering 4%
  19. Agile 4%
  20. Databricks 4%
  21. Snowflake 4%
  22. React 4%
  23. Data Modeling 3%
  24. Excel 3%
  25. Kubernetes 3%
  26. Data Pipelines 3%
  27. Jira 3%
  28. GCP 3%
  29. Analytics 3%
  30. Data Visualization 3%
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Resume keywords by role

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FAQ

What keywords should a Data Analyst resume include?

The skills Data Analyst postings ask for most often right now: SQL (28%), Python (24%), Go (15%), Java (12%), AWS (12%), Data Analysis (10%), JavaScript (9%), AI (8%), Azure (7%), Power BI (6%). Put the ones you really have in your skills section and show them in your experience bullets.

Which skills are most in demand for Data Analyst jobs?

SQL leads at 28% of postings, followed by Python (24%), Go (15%), Java (12%), AWS (12%), Data Analysis (10%). The ranking comes from 3,540 live postings with a skills list.

Does an ATS really filter resumes by keywords?

Many applicant tracking systems let recruiters search and rank applicants by the words in their resume, so a skill you have but never name is easy to miss. Use the employer's own wording ("PostgreSQL", not just "databases") — and only list skills you can talk about in an interview.

How is this list made?

From the skills listed in Data Analyst job postings that are open today, collected from public career pages, ATS feeds and job boards. Each share is the percentage of postings with a skills list that name the skill. Updated daily.

Is my CV uploaded or stored?

No. The check runs in your browser: the text you paste is compared with the keyword list on this page and never sent anywhere.