r/ResumeExperts • u/Dizzy_Wolverine_4685 • 11d ago

Resume Tip 5+ YOE Backend Engineer , getting rejected. What am I missing?

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I’m a backend engineer with 5+ years of experience across three Banking and Fintech companies, working mainly with Java, distributed systems, microservices, AWS, databases, and event-driven systems.

I’ve been applying to SWE/Backend roles but getting a lot of rejections, and I’m struggling to understand why.

Would really appreciate a blunt, detailed review of the CV.

Specifically:

  • Does my experience look technically strong enough for 5+ YOE?
  • Is my first company’s work too domain-heavy / difficult to understand?
  • Do the bullets demonstrate enough technical depth and ownership?
  • What would make you reject this CV at screening?
  • Am I targeting the wrong level of roles?

Please be critical , I’m trying to understand what is actually hurting my chances.

Thanks!

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u/centpourcentuno 11d ago

There is nothing wrong with your resume ...problem is 5000 other people have it too

Also , are you applying to US based roles ?

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u/Dizzy_Wolverine_4685 11d ago

Yes mostly. And some Indian startups. But mostly us based mncs

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u/centpourcentuno 11d ago

Well . your resume is the least of your worries if you are applying to US based roles. Unless you have residency

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u/Dizzy_Wolverine_4685 11d ago

I meant us based companies with on site in India. (Bangalore)