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100+ ATS Keywords for Software Engineers in 2025

Copy and paste keywords that help your resume pass ATS filters and reach human reviewers.

Why keywords matter

ATS systems score keyword matches. Tailor this list to each job description to improve your match.

Programming Languages

PythonJavaScriptJavaC#C++TypeScriptSQLGoRustPHPSwiftKotlin

Frontend

ReactVueAngularNext.jsSvelte

Backend

Node.jsExpressDjangoFlaskSpring Boot.NET

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisOracleDynamoDB

DevOps & Cloud

AWSAzureGoogle CloudDockerKubernetesTerraformJenkinsGitHub Actions

Tools & Concepts

GitJiraLinuxCI/CDREST APIsGraphQL

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationSystem DesignDebuggingPerformance Optimization

Copy/paste keyword block

Use this as a starting point, then tailor it to the job.

Python, SQL, Docker, AWS, React, Node.js, REST APIs, GitHub Actions, Agile, CI/CD, Kubernetes, TypeScript

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