A strong software developer resume shows not only which technologies you know, but what you built with them and the impact it had. Use this example as a starting point.
How to write a software developer resume
Recruiters spend only a few seconds on the first read, so put the most relevant information at the top: your job title, a short profile and your most recent role. Use the reverse-chronological order (latest job first) and keep it to one page if you have less than ten years of experience.
Writing your profile summary
Say how many years of experience you have, your main stack and the kind of products you build. Keep it to two to four sentences and adapt it to each job advert.
Describing your experience
Start every bullet point with an action verb and, where you can, add a number: how many, how much, how fast. Results (“reduced waiting times by 20%”) are more convincing than duties (“responsible for the queue”).
Key skills for a software developer
- Programming languages relevant to the role
- Frameworks and libraries
- Databases and SQL
- Version control (Git) and CI/CD
- Testing and code quality
- Cloud and containers
- Problem solving and teamwork
Mix hard skills (tools, methods, certifications) with a few soft skills, and use the same words as the job advert — applicant tracking systems look for them.
Tips to stand out
- Link to your GitHub or portfolio in the Links section.
- Group skills by type and list the most relevant first.
- Mention the scale: users, requests, data volume, team size.
- Leave out outdated technologies unless the job asks for them.
Use this example
Click “Use this example” to copy it into the resume builder. Replace the text with your own experience, use the pre-written phrases for inspiration and follow the resume score tips until your resume is complete.