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Junior Software Engineer CV template

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

Sophia Bailey

Junior Software Engineer

SUMMARY

Junior Software Engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience. Junior software engineer responsible for designing and developing robust software systems. Role focused on writing clean code, following software engineering best practices, collaborating with teams, and continuously learning about design patterns and software architectures. Core stack: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL. Able to deliver autonomously on high-stakes topics with a strong focus on quality, measurable outcomes and product collaboration.

EXPERIENCE

Junior Software Engineer06/2024 — Present
DoctolibParis
  • Contributed to a product used by thousands of users on Python.
  • Accelerated ramp-up on JavaScript with a senior mentor.
  • Pair-programming, code reviews and agile cycles.
Internship – Junior Software Engineer03/2024 — 08/2024
QontoLyon
  • First experience on TypeScript in a growing product team.

EDUCATION

Engineering degree · Computer Science & Systems09/2019 — 06/2024
Université Paris-SaclayParis

LANGUAGES

EnglishFluent (C1)
FrenchNative
SpanishIntermediate (B1)

Why this template for this role?

This template is tuned for the role of Junior Software Engineer: 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 Engineer 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 Engineer 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 Engineer 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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