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Python Developer resume skills and keywords

In 97 Python Developer job postings from 61 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Python (99 %), AWS (45 %), Communication (45 %), APIs (44 %) and Problem Solving (41 %). Of the top 40 skills, 33 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 7 are soft skills.

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Top 40 skills in Python Developer job postings

Skills requested in 97 Python Developer job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Python99 %Tool
AWS45 %Tool
Communication45 %Soft skill
APIs44 %Hard skill
Problem Solving41 %Soft skill
Docker39 %Tool
CI/CD39 %Tool
Git36 %Tool
Code review36 %Hard skill
Kubernetes32 %Tool
SQL31 %Tool
Software development30 %Hard skill
Mentoring30 %Soft skill
PostgreSQL27 %Tool
Agile26 %Hard skill
Linux26 %Tool
Azure25 %Tool
Leadership24 %Soft skill
GCP24 %Tool
Collaboration23 %Soft skill
Debugging23 %Hard skill
Django22 %Tool
REST APIs21 %Tool
FastAPI21 %Tool
LLMs19 %Tool
JavaScript19 %Tool
Accountability19 %Soft skill
Distributed systems18 %Hard skill
Microservices18 %Hard skill
Data Processing16 %Hard skill
NoSQL16 %Hard skill
Pytest16 %Tool
TypeScript16 %Tool
Attention to detail15 %Soft skill
Data pipelines15 %Hard skill
Continuous improvement15 %Hard skill
Apache Kafka14 %Tool
Cloud Platforms14 %Tool
Generative AI13 %Tool
Go13 %Tool

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (11)

Soft skills (7)

Tools and software (22)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these python developer postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

full stack 19 %code test 18 %docker kubernete 15 %production systems 14 %technical solutions 12 %technical problem 12 %integration test 12 %engagement details 12 %complex data 11 %resolve issues 11 %write clear 11 %testing frameworks 11 %aws gcp 11 %global markets 11 %complex technical 11 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Python Developer resume example.

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Python Developer resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Python Developer resume?

In 97 Python Developer job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Python (99 %), AWS (45 %), Communication (45 %), APIs (44 %) and Problem Solving (41 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Python Developer resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 7 of the top 40 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (45 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Python Developer postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Python (99 %), AWS (45 %), Docker (39 %), CI/CD (39 %), Git (36 %) and Kubernetes (32 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 97 public Python Developer job postings at 61 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (53), Lever (19) and Ashby (25). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 97. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 97 public job postings for python developer roles (titles such as Python Developer, Python Software Engineer, Python Engineer and Senior Python Engineer) at 61 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 53, Lever 19 and Ashby 25. Employers in the sample include WorldQuant, Canonical, iCapital, Capco, N-iX and Jump Trading. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 97. Updated quarterly. Download the data: python-developer-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.