Tech Resume Checker: Stop Getting Filtered
for Missing Technologies
Software engineering roles list 15–25 specific technologies. ATS filters every candidate who doesn't match enough of them. Our free tools scan any job description and show you the exact stack keywords your resume needs — before you apply.
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Why Tech Resumes Fail ATS
These are the exact reasons strong engineers get filtered before a recruiter reads their resume.
Tech JDs list 20+ tools — ATS checks every one
Miss "TypeScript" when the JD says TypeScript and your score drops — even if you know JavaScript deeply. ATS doesn't infer technology equivalents. It matches exact strings. One missing keyword can drop you below the filter threshold.
Job title variants trip ATS matching
"Software Engineer", "Software Developer", "SWE", "SDE" — ATS may scan for the exact title variant in the JD. If your title doesn't match, ATS may score you lower before looking at anything else. Our tools show the exact title keywords used in each posting.
Tech resume formatting breaks ATS parsers
Multi-column skill matrices, GitHub icon rows, side project layouts, and badge-style formatting all corrupt ATS parsing. Your keywords land in the wrong fields — or nowhere. A resume that looks sharp in PDF can score zero in ATS.
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Pull every technology from the job description
Paste any tech job description — SWE, ML, DevOps, data, product. Our NLP engine identifies every language, framework, tool, platform, and certification ATS is scanning for. Catches variants you'd miss reading manually (Kubernetes/K8s, Postgres/PostgreSQL, React/ReactJS).
Extract Tech Keywords FreeSee your exact technology match score
Paste your resume and an English tech job description. Get an explainable taxonomy percentage and a clear list of recognized technologies found or missing. Review relevance before adding anything.
Run Gap AnalysisFix the formatting issues that break tech resume parsing
Run 15 text-based formatting checks. Skill matrices, multi-column layouts, icon rows, and project card formats are flagged. Get a specific pass/fail for each rule with instructions to fix it before your next application.
Check ATS ComplianceFrequently Asked Questions
How do I know which technologies to list for each job?
Use the Keyword Extractor — paste the job description and it identifies every technology, language, framework, and certification the ATS is scanning for. This is faster and more accurate than reading the JD manually, because NLP catches synonyms and variants you'd miss (e.g. 'Kubernetes' vs 'K8s', 'PostgreSQL' vs 'Postgres').
Does ATS score GitHub links on my resume?
No. ATS systems parse text, not URLs. A GitHub link doesn't contribute to your keyword score. Instead, extract the technologies from your GitHub projects and list them as text keywords in your Skills section and experience bullets. The link can stay as supplementary info, but the keywords are what actually move your score.
Should I use a skills matrix or table on my tech resume?
No. Tables and multi-column layouts break most ATS parsers. The parser reads your resume top-to-bottom and assigns text to incorrect fields when encountering tables. List skills as plain comma-separated text under a simple 'Technical Skills' or 'Skills' heading. Our ATS Compliance Checker flags this automatically.
How many programming languages should I list?
List all languages you're genuinely proficient in, but prioritize the ones that appear in each specific job description. Use our Gap Analysis to see which technologies from the JD are missing from your resume — those are the ones to add (or confirm you have listed). Don't pad with languages you barely know; ATS scores quantity but interviewers will probe depth.
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