Web Developer Resume:
Guide Expert & IA 2026

In most English-speaking markets (especially the US), it’s safer to avoid a photo to reduce bias and keep the CV ATS-friendly. In the UK it’s optional, but still uncommon for tech. Use the space for a GitHub link, portfolio, and 2–3 quantified highlights.

Aim for 1 page if you have under ~5 years of experience, and up to 2 pages for senior profiles with multiple roles and notable projects. Keep it scannable: 4–6 bullets per role, and make sure every role contains at least one metric tied to impact.

Create a small public case study: describe the problem, your approach, and the measurable result without naming internal systems. Add screenshots with sensitive data removed, a simplified architecture diagram, and metrics in ranges (e.g., “~200k monthly sessions”, “p95 latency reduced ~40%”).

For front-end, prioritize UI performance (Core Web Vitals), accessibility, design systems, and state management, plus tools like Storybook and Playwright. For back-end, lead with API design, database work, caching, observability, and reliability metrics (error rate, latency, uptime), plus Docker and cloud services.

ATS usually filters by role title and core stack. Make sure your CV includes the exact job title (Web Developer) and the technologies listed in the posting (e.g., React, TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, AWS). Place them in Skills and demonstrate them in Experience bullets to avoid looking like keyword stuffing.

Show scope and decision-making: architecture choices, migration plans, mentoring, incident ownership, and measurable platform improvements. Add evidence like “reduced incidents 12→5 per quarter”, “cut build time 18→9 minutes”, or “led a migration for 6 services with zero downtime” to signal senior impact.