ATS resume checker for Software Engineer roles

We are looking for a Software Engineer to design, build and ship production features. You will review peer code and raise engineering standards, and own services end to end including on-call. Required: hands-on experience with Data structures, Algorithms, REST APIs, Unit testing, and working knowledge of Git, Docker, Jenkins. Preferred: AWS Certified Developer or Oracle Certified Java Programmer. Success in this role is measured by deployment frequency, defect escape rate, p95 latency.

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Which keywords should a Software Engineer resume include?

Pull them from the specific job description first. Across most Software Engineer postings the recurring terms are Data structures, Algorithms, REST APIs, Unit testing, System design, Code review, plus tools such as Git, Docker, Jenkins. ResumeScanner extracts the exact set from the JD you paste rather than relying on a generic list.

What match score is good for Software Engineer roles?

Anything above 75% usually means your resume covers the required skills and the seniority band. Below 60% there is normally a real gap — missing Algorithms or Git experience — not just a wording problem. We show the reasoning behind the score so you can tell the two apart.

How do I quantify Software Engineer experience?

Tie each bullet to one of deployment frequency, defect escape rate, p95 latency. Even approximate figures beat none: reviewers read them as evidence you tracked outcomes.

Do AWS Certified Developer certifications matter for this role?

They rarely replace experience, but they break ties. When AWS Certified Developer appears in a JD's preferred list, our checker flags it as a missing keyword if your resume does not mention it.

Should I use a different resume for each Software Engineer application?

Not a different resume — a re-aligned one. Titles vary (Software Developer, SDE, Application Developer) and so do required tools. Re-running the check per JD takes seconds and normally surfaces two or three swaps worth making.