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Top Resume Keywords for
Software Engineers

Recruiters scan resumes for barely 6 seconds. If these keywords aren't on your resume, you might be getting auto-rejected.

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Technical Skills

These are the hard skills and tools that define the role. Mention these in your "Skills" section and within your work experience bullet points.

Data StructuresAlgorithmsGitPythonJavaSystem DesignSQLREST APIsUnit TestingJavaScriptDockerCI/CDObject-Oriented ProgrammingDebuggingAWSKubernetesGraphQLMicroservicesGo

Soft Skills

Use these keywords to describe *how* you work. Weave them into your summary and accomplishment stories.

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunicationCode ReviewAgile Methodology

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