Software Engineer CV Example
Employers hiring a Software Engineer usually screen for these skills first: Java, Python and TypeScript. This example shows how to present them clearly, with achievements you can adapt and a layout that applicant tracking systems read correctly.
Professional summary example
Software engineer with [X] years building backend services in [language], focused on reliable APIs, clean code and measurable performance gains.
Skills employers search for
- Java
- Python
- TypeScript
- REST APIs
- SQL
- Unit testing
- Git
- CI/CD
- Cloud (AWS or Azure)
- System design
Tools and systems
- GitHub
- Jira
- Docker
- Jenkins
- IntelliJ
- VS Code
Personal strengths
- Problem solving
- Clear written communication
- Collaboration
- Ownership
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Built [X] REST APIs serving [X] requests per day
- Cut page load time by [X]% by optimising database queries
- Raised test coverage from [X]% to [X]%
- Mentored [X] junior developers
Turn duties into results
Weak
Wrote code for the company app
Strong
Built and shipped [X] features used by [X] customers, cutting response times by [X]%
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Built
- Designed
- Shipped
- Optimised
- Refactored
- Automated
- Reduced
- Mentored
Qualifications and certifications to list
- AWS Certified Developer
- Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
Typical education: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Common mistakes on a Software Engineer CV
- Listing every technology you have touched
- No links to GitHub or portfolio
- Duties instead of shipped results
- Skill bars and logos
Build your Software Engineer CV
The builder opens with these skills and example achievements ready to edit. One column, ATS-friendly, PDF or Word.
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I am applying for the Software Engineer role because it matches the work I do best, and I can show results in the areas this job asks for most.
Questions
What skills should a Software Engineer put on a CV?
Lead with the skills named in the job ad. For most Software Engineer roles these include: Java, Python, TypeScript and REST APIs, each backed by an example in your work history.
Which qualifications help a Software Engineer CV?
Employers often look for AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Azure Developer Associate. List the ones you hold in a Certifications section with the year you achieved them.
How do I show results as a Software Engineer?
Use the measures employers in this field recognise, such as agile, microservices, code review, and say what changed because of your work. Replace every [X] in the examples with your real figures.