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Software Engineer
Resume match report
73OUT OF 100
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Keyword match68%
Skill alignment82%
Experience55%
Found in your resume
PythonAWSSQL+4
Worth highlighting
KubernetesCI/CD+6
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73OUT OF 100
Your ATS score
Sample score against a software engineering role
Keyword match68%
Skill alignment82%
Format90%
Experience55%
Matched keywords
PythonAWSDockerReactSQLGitAgile
Missing critical
KubernetesTerraformGraphQLCI/CD+6 more
Top quick wins
Small, honest improvements to consider
- 1Add Kubernetes only if you've used it.HIGH IMPACT
- 2Include specific CI/CD tools in your skills.HIGH IMPACT
- 3Quantify the impact of your recent projects.GOOD NEXT STEP
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Rewrite 1
+6 ptsBefore
Responsible for building backend services and APIs for the data platform.
After
Shipped Python and Go backend services on AWS (EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB) that cut API latency 42% and powered 8M daily events, matching the posting's keywords for Python, AWS, Kubernetes, and event streaming.
PythonAWSKubernetesDynamoDB
Rewrite 2
+5 ptsBefore
Worked on dashboards and reporting for marketing team.
After
Rebuilt Looker and dbt reporting stack across 14 marketing KPIs; cut weekly reporting cycle from 6 hours to 25 minutes and improved stakeholder self-serve adoption to 78%.
LookerdbtSQLReporting
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Rewrite 3
+5 ptsBefore
Helped migrate legacy services to the cloud.
After
Led migration of 11 legacy Java services to AWS ECS with Terraform IaC; reduced infra cost 31% and improved p95 availability from 99.2% to 99.95%.
AWSTerraformECSJava
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Rewrite 4
+4 ptsBefore
Mentored junior engineers on the team.
After
Mentored 6 junior engineers through structured code reviews and pairing; three were promoted within 12 months and team sprint velocity rose 28%.
MentorshipLeadershipCode Review
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Rewrite 5
+4 ptsBefore
Fixed bugs and improved performance of the app.
After
Resolved 46 production incidents and cut web app TTI by 1.8s via React code-splitting, Core Web Vitals tuning, and query batching across 3 services.
ReactPerformanceCore Web Vitals
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Optimized resume summary
Senior backend engineer with 7 years of Python and AWS experience across event-driven data platforms. Shipped Kubernetes-based services for 8M daily events, cut API latency 42%, and partnered with product on roadmap planning. Looking for a Staff Engineer role on a mature cloud team.
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1-click cover letter draft
Hiring Manager, I am applying for the Senior Backend Engineer role because the posting's focus on Python, AWS, and event-driven architecture lines up with 7 years I have spent building exactly that. In my current role I shipped Python and Go services on EKS and Lambda that cut API latency 42% and now power 8M daily events, and I partnered with product on the roadmap for the next data platform rebuild. I am especially drawn to this team's work on Kubernetes-based real-time pipelines. In my last two projects I rebuilt the Looker and dbt stack and led the migration of 11 Java services to ECS with Terraform, which cut infra cost 31% and improved p95 availability to 99.95%. I would bring the same ownership and discipline here. I would welcome a short call to walk through two or three recent projects and hear what you need from the first 90 days. Thank you for the time, Your Name
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Single-column layout
PassWorkday and Taleo read your resume top to bottom without column confusion.
Standard section headings
PassExperience, Education, and Skills headings are detected by every major ATS parser.
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Readable date format
Needs fixSwitch to MMM YYYY (for example, Jan 2024) so Greenhouse and Lever parse your tenure.
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No text in headers or footers
PassNothing critical is hidden in the page header or footer region.
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Embedded fonts and plain text PDF
PassYour PDF is text-based, not a scanned image, so the parser sees every word.
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Keyword density within range
Needs fixAdd two or three missing keywords from the job description inside real bullets.
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LinkedIn headline
Senior Backend Engineer | Python, AWS, Kubernetes | 8M daily events, 42% latency cuts
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About section pitch
Senior backend engineer with 7 years of production Python and AWS experience. I ship event-driven services on Kubernetes, cut latency, and partner with product on roadmap. Recent wins: 8M daily events on EKS, 42% latency reduction, 11 legacy services migrated with Terraform, and 31% infra cost cut.
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Recruiter outreach DM
Hi {Recruiter Name}, saw your Senior Backend Engineer opening. In the last 2 years I shipped Python and Go services on AWS EKS that handle 8M daily events and cut API latency 42%. Open to a short intro call this week?
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How ATS Checker works
A few focused steps between your resume and a more thoughtful application.
Step 01
Upload your resume
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Step 02
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Step 03
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Step 04
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2026 ATS stats
Why good resumes get overlooked
Fortune 500 pipelines on Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse, and Lever filter most applications before a human reads them. Three things an ATS parser checker and ATS compliance checker will usually flag.
Single column rule
Format and parser issues
Multi-column layouts, text boxes, and scanned PDFs confuse the parser. A single-column, text-based PDF passes the ATS compliance checker in Workday and Taleo most reliably.
Section hygiene
Missing section signals
Standard headings (Experience, Education, Skills), MMM YYYY dates, and quantified impact: 2026 ATS stats still rank resumes with clean section signals above decorative ones.
At a glance
A useful starting point, without the guesswork
Compare the basics before choosing how to tailor your next application.
| Feature | ATS Checker | Jobscan | Resume Worded | Enhancv |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 / $9 per month | Paid plans | Paid plans | Paid plans |
| Free tier | Yes | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Unlimited scans | Pro plan | Paid plan | Paid plan | Paid plan |
| Instant results | Sample report | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No signup | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| AI rewrites | Pro plan | Paid plan | Paid plan | Paid plan |
| Cover letter help | Pro plan | Paid plan | Paid plan | Paid plan |
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Verified score improvements
How job seekers jumped from rejected to 85+ ATS scores
Real before and after resume score jumps across tech, marketing, finance, and product roles.
SC
32 → 89Sarah Chen
Software Engineer, Stripe
“I realized I had the right experience all along. Naming the tools I used made the story much clearer.”
Passed Workday parser, +57 score jump
MJ
41 → 86Marcus Johnson
Marketing Manager, HubSpot
“Seeing the role's core skills side by side helped me focus my resume without starting from scratch.”
Added 9 missing JD keywords, +45 score jump
PP
38 → 91Priya Patel
Product Manager, Airbnb
“The score gave me a helpful starting point. The biggest win was making my impact easier to find.”
Fixed multi-column PDF layout, +53 score jump
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- 1 scan per day
- Basic ATS score
- Top 10 missing keywords
- 3 quick wins
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$9/ month
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What's included
- Unlimited daily scans
- All 5 AI bullet rewrites
- Full cover letter draft
- LinkedIn kit
- Workday and Taleo compliance
- Print and Save PDF report
- Email support
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$29/ month
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- Everything in Pro
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Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
A few details to help you prepare a clear and confident application.
The ATS resume checker parses your PDF or DOCX, extracts clean text, and scores it against the job description you paste. The score blends five pillars: keyword density (30%), skill alignment (25%), format parsability (20%), experience relevance (15%), and education fit (10%). You get the overall score, section scores, matched and missing keywords, and specific quick wins.
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