Resume Skills and Keywords for Software Developer

Software Developers contribute to the development and innovation of company software and systems. A Software Developer works with a team of programmers to build programmes that satisfy the needs of the company or client. They are most commonly found in tech-heavy industries and major corporations. They aim to make software design and execution more efficient. A Software Developer serves as a valuable resource when it comes to providing a smooth software experience for clients, from detailed computer coding to inventive design.

Skills required for a Software Developer's role

  • Java Programming & Data Structures 
  • Agile 
  • Automated Testing 
  • Quality Assurance 
  • Application Development 
  • Software  Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 
  • Software Quality Testing 
  • Database Management Systems 
  • Network Security 
  • Feasibility Study 
  • Design 
  • Implementation and Coding 
  • Testing 
  • Deployment 
  • Maintenance

What recruiters look for in a Software Developer's resume: 

  • Skilled in collaborating with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software
  • Competent in developing intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company
  • Proficiency in maintaining all software and creating updates regularly to address customer and company concerns

What can make your Software Developer's resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in software development

  • Innovative Software Developer with 4 years of experience in the entire software development lifecycle – from conception to delivery of next-generation applications and customized solutions. Familiar with advanced development approaches, tools, and procedures that aid in the creation and deployment of cutting-edge software applications. Excellent troubleshooting skills — capable of analyzing code and developing well-researched, cost-effective, and responsive solutions. 

Targeted job description 

  • Work with customers or departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.
  • Analyze information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system.
  • Consult with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.

Related academic background 

  • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | Vinayaka Institution of Management and Technology - VIMT 2018 
  • PCM | Kendriya Vidyalaya 2015 

Sample Resume of Software Developer in Text Format

ZUBAIR CHOUDHARY 

Software Developer 

89948978979 | zubairchoudhry@gmail.com 

SUMMARY

Innovative Software Developer with 4 years of experience in the entire software development lifecycle – from conception to delivery of next-generation applications and customized solutions. Familiar with advanced development approaches, tools, and procedures that aid in the creation and deployment of cutting-edge software applications. Excellent troubleshooting skills — capable of analyzing code and developing well-researched, cost-effective, and responsive solutions. 

EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP 

Software Developer

Triend Software Pvt Ltd, Jabalpur | 2020 - 2022 

  • Developed interfaces with external systems using java/j2ee technologies such as restful web service and spring. 
  • Used agile methodology and participated actively in the scrum calls and retrospection meetings. 
  • Ensured high-quality code by using pair programming and reviewing approach. 
  • Used test-driven approach and wrote JUnit test cases using Mockito and Jmockit. 
  • Used soap UI tool and various simulators like wire-mock and node js for testing in development environments. 

Software Developer

Uplers, Maharashtra | 2017 - 2020 

  • Developed user interfaces using html5, css3, javascript, xhtml, jquery, ajax, json, angularjs, node js, jquery, html5, css3 and bootstrap.  
  • Transformed design mock-ups to w3c standards compliant HTML pages using html5, css3, and javascript. 
  • Used node js for the communication to the server through restful API and added user validations & permissions by using it. 
  • Implemented form validations across the site using jquery and javascript. 
  • Used Angularjs as a framework to create a single page application (spa), binding data to specific views and synchronising data with a  server. 

EDUCATION 

  • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering | Vinayaka Institution of Management and Technology - VIMT 2018 
  • PCM | Kendriya Vidyalaya 2015 

SKILLS 

  • Java Programming & Data Structures 
  • Agile 
  • Automated Testing 
  • Quality Assurance 
  • Application Development 
  • Software  Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 
  • Software Quality Testing 
  • Database Management Systems 
  • Network Security 

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES 

  • Java, JavaScript, .Net, XML, J2EE, HTML, TCP/IP, REST, SOAP, SOA, Visual Studio .Net, Eclipse, SQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL, JUnit, jQuery, C, C++, Tomcat, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Maven, JDeveloper, WebLogic, NodeJS, IIS, Google Web Toolkit  

PROJECTS 

Android Local Train Booking System 

  • Built a local train ticketing software that allowed users to book tickets for local trains and receive online booking receipts via the app. For local train travel, they were able to print the online booking receipts as hard copy proof. 

Bug Tracker 

  • Developed a bug tracking tool to assist in the identification and tracking of defects in projects and systems. 

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi 
  • Urdu 
  • English