Skills
TypeScript, React, Node.js, APIs, PostgreSQL, Testing, Git, CI/CD
ATS keywords
software development, web applications, API design, performance optimization, unit testing
Best format
Clear headings, measurable bullets, and a clean single-column layout for online applications.
Bullet examples
Strong software engineer resume bullets
Use these as patterns. Replace the numbers, tools, scope, and outcomes with your own truthful details.
Built a React onboarding flow that improved new-user activation by 23% across 18,000 monthly users.
Reduced API response time by 41% by redesigning database queries and adding targeted caching.
Improved release quality by expanding unit and integration test coverage for core billing workflows.
Partnered with product and design to ship 12 customer-facing features across two quarterly roadmap cycles.
Keywords to include
software developmentweb applicationsAPI designperformance optimizationunit testing
Mistakes to avoid
- Listing every language ever used
- Leaving out scale or performance results
- Using vague bullets like worked on backend
Next steps
Build, scan, and tailor
A good example helps you see the pattern. The builder helps you turn your own experience into a resume you can send.