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Alex Mercer

Senior Software Engineer
alex.mercer@email.com+1 (555) 019-2834https://alexmercer.devSan Francisco, CA

Performance-oriented Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience building scalable web applications and distributed systems. Expert in React, Node.js, and TypeScript, with a proven track record of optimizing page speeds, improving Core Web Vitals, and reducing database latency.

Experience

Software Engineer — Vercel2024-03-01 — Present
  • Optimized page load speeds and Core Web Vitals, yielding a 25% average decrease in Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).
  • Designed a modular caching layer in TypeScript, reducing redundant database lookups by 15% and server resource footprint.
  • Partnered with build-tooling teams to refine Vite bundles, accelerating local hot module reloading times by 300ms.
Frontend Developer — Stripe2021-08-01 — 2024-02-28
  • Reconstructed the merchant checkout layout using modern Tailwind variables, matching strict premium design guidelines.
  • Integrated local payment forms for global markets, increasing conversion rates on new vendor onboardings by 8%.
  • Implemented comprehensive end-to-end testing scripts, elevating coverage rates above 95%.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

University of California, Berkeley

2017-09-01 — 2021-05-15 (3.8 GPA)

Projects

KAD CV Resume Builder · github.com/kadcv/builder2025-01-01 — 2025-06-01

Static-first, local-only client-side markdown resume creator and PDF exporter.

  • Attained 100/100 scores across all Google Lighthouse metrics.
  • Coded client-side AST token scanning algorithms to rate resumes against matching job specifications.

Skills

Languages & Core

TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Python

Frameworks & Libraries

React.js, Next.js, Node.js, Astro, Tailwind CSS v4, Postgres

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Software Engineer Resume Example

Review this premium layout for a Software Engineer role. This design uses standard single-column rules and formatting parameters to guarantee clean parser scans.

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Writing Guidelines for Software Engineers

  • •Prioritize technical competencies: Order skill sets relative to matching keyword phrases in job descriptions.
  • •Focus on metrics: Quantify your results (e.g. page speeds, savings, sales figures) in your bullet highlights.
  • •Reverse Chronological: List experiences starting from the most recent to align with ATS filters.

Formatting Advice & FAQ

How do you format a software engineer resume to guarantee clean parsing on Workday and Greenhouse?

To pass Workday and Greenhouse parsing engines, avoid using multi-column tables, visual progress bars for tech stack rankings, or text boxes. Use a clean, single-column text format where your technical skills (e.g. TypeScript, React, Docker) are written as standard comma-separated text in a dedicated 'Skills' section.

Where should a software developer list AWS, Google Cloud, or Kubernetes certifications for ATS scanners?

List certifications in a dedicated 'Certifications' section below your education. Use the official title (e.g., 'AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate') so keyword matching algorithms can easily scan and index them when recruiters search for certified cloud developers.

Should a software engineer link to their GitHub profile or portfolio on an ATS-friendly resume?

Yes. Listing your GitHub or portfolio URL is highly recommended. However, to ensure Workday and Lever parsing portals index the link correctly, write out the link as plain text (e.g., 'https://github.com/username') rather than hyperlinking a word like 'My Portfolio'. This prevents the parser from discarding the hidden URL during text extraction.