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Junior Software Development Engineer in Test CV template

A ready-to-use CV template for the role of Junior Software Development Engineer in Test. Polished design — colored sidebar, refined typography, structure built to pass ATS filters and reassure recruiters.

James Walker

Junior Software Development Engineer in Test

SUMMARY

Junior Software Development Engineer in Test with 1 to 3 years of experience. Engineer specialized in software test automation with entry-level experience. Responsible for writing and maintaining automated test scripts, collaborating with developers, and continuously improving testing processes. Core stack: Python, Java, Selenium, Playwright. Able to deliver autonomously on high-stakes topics with a strong focus on quality, measurable outcomes and product collaboration.

EXPERIENCE

Junior Software Development Engineer in Test06/2024 — Present
Sopra SteriaParis
  • Contributed to a product used by thousands of users on Python.
  • Accelerated ramp-up on Java with a senior mentor.
  • Pair-programming, code reviews and agile cycles.
Internship – Junior Software Development Engineer in Test03/2024 — 08/2024
BlaBlaCarLyon
  • First experience on Selenium in a growing product team.

EDUCATION

Engineering degree · Computer Science & Systems09/2019 — 06/2024
EM Lyon Business SchoolLyon

LANGUAGES

EnglishFluent (C1)
FrenchNative
SpanishIntermediate (B1)

Why this template for this role?

This template is tuned for the role of Junior Software Development Engineer in Test: technical skills surfaced in the sidebar, impact-driven summary, experiences described with action verbs and metrics.

The Polished design is one of the most loved by recruiters: balanced between originality and readability, restrained colour palette, dense yet airy structure. Compatible with applicant tracking systems (ATS).

CV structure

  • Header with name and job title, immediately identifiable.
  • Sidebar: photo, contact, soft skills, hard skills, knowledge, certifications.
  • Main column: summary, reverse-chronological experiences, education, languages.
  • Soft skills tagged with short, descriptive labels (impact, not jargon).

Tips to adapt this CV

  • Mirror the role’s key skills in the summary — that’s what ATS and recruiters scan first.
  • For each experience, prefer short bullets (1 to 2 lines) with a measurable outcome.
  • Stick to 1 page until you reach 8+ years of experience.
  • Adapt the primary colour to your industry: muted tones (green / blue / black) for finance / corporate, warmer ones for design / product.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Junior Software Development Engineer in Test CV template really free?

Yes. You can customise and export this Polished template from Traject for free. No credit card required.

Is the Polished design ATS-friendly?

Yes. The sidebar / column layout remains readable by mainstream modern ATS (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Taleo) as long as section names stay explicit (Experience, Education, Skills).

Can I change colours and fonts for my Junior Software Development Engineer in Test CV?

Yes. On Traject, the Polished template exposes 6 colours (green, blue, black, grey, red, orange) and 6 font pairings (Modern, Elegant, Classic, Tech, Corporate, Minimal).

How long should a Junior Software Development Engineer in Test CV be?

1 page as long as you have less than 8 years of experience. 2 pages beyond that, never more. This template is calibrated to fit on a single A4 page for mid-career profiles.

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