Data Developer Resume Sample and Tips from HR Pros

If you are not sure how to get started with your Data Developer resume, you’ve come to the right place.

Our HR experts have put together a sample Data Developer resume for you so that you can have a rough guide for what to base your application on. Take a look at the sample below. We will then go over each section of this resume in a bit more detail.

Now that you’ve looked over the sample resume, we will explain why we’ve structured it in this specific way. Before that, however, let’s take a quick look at what the job of a data developer entails and what your career prospects might be.

Data developer job description

We live in the world of big data — large amounts of data generated on the internet. It can come in a variety of formats, from online videos and social media posts to transaction records and emails. All of this data needs to be stored, preserved, analyzed, and visualized. This is what data developers do. As a data developer, your key responsibility would be to identify an organization’s needs when it comes to big data and then process and organize it, ensuring its security and providing support for database performance.

Data developers need to have advanced computer and technical skills and a problem-solving mentality. Typically, to become a data developer, you will need to have a bachelor’s degree in computer programming or computer science.

To get an idea of what you can expect in terms of remuneration as a data developer, you can first look at some statistics. For instance, according to Glassdoor, the national average salary for a data developer in the US stood at around $95,000 in 2021. The top salaries in the field were estimated at about $135,000, while the lowest salaries stood at around $69,000.

If you want to be paid a high salary as a data developer, one of the key steps towards that goal would be crafting the perfect resume. Let’s look over some of the key sections you should include in your resume, what information they should provide and how to best structure them so that your potential employer gets all the information they need.

Name and contact info

Naturally, your resume should start with your name and contact information — this way, the hiring manager will know whose resume they are reading and how to get in touch with this person for an interview. Here are some basic tips for filling out this section:

1. Start this section with your full name. You can also add professional credentials related to the position.
2. Include your city/state and phone number.
3. Add an email address that you check regularly and where you can get a response to your application.
4. This is not a must, but it’s very recommended that this section of your resume also includes a link to your LinkedIn profile, other professional media or an online portfolio. This will give your potential employer a quick way to glance over your employment history, see references and recommendations and more. Make sure that your profile on that social media platform is complete and up to date.

See below what this section may look like on a data developer resume:

Knowledge and experience

After your name and contact details, you can begin the principal part of your resume with a quick section explaining your knowledge and experience in the field. This helps the person reviewing your application to get a brief yet informative description of what you have to offer professionally.

Avoid providing the information you will have in the next sections of your resume. The main purpose of this section is to get the hiring manager interested in what’s to come next. So, try to make this section as specific as possible: use numbers, references to your certification and more.

Professional experience

The way you present your professional experience (the words you use, how the information is structured, etc.) can make or break your application — and it has nothing to do with an overly picky employer. The thing is that the majority of large and even medium companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to process the hundreds of resumes they receive. This is why knowing how these systems operate is often absolutely necessary for an efficient job search.

So, what is an ATS? An applicant tracking system is software that helps HR managers go over large numbers of job applications and shortlist only the ones that can later be reviewed by a hiring professional in person. Because of this, a lot of the applications sent to HR departments don’t even make it to the actual HR manager. This is why one of our first goals should be to make sure your resume makes it to the hiring manager’s desk.

So, how do applicant tracking systems work, and what can you do to make your application ATS-friendly? Applicant tracking systems screen resumes based on the requirements set by HR managers. Basically, a hiring manager will input job requirements into the system, and the ATS will compare all incoming resumes against the list. If no or very few matches are found, the resume will probably be rejected before the HR manager even sees it.

The next natural question that comes up is this: how do you make your resume ATS-friendly? There are several key factors here:

• Select the right format. The best way to list your work experience is the reverse chronological order. This format highlights your most recent work experience by having it right at the top of the page.
• Use the right file type. PDF is the most universal file type and can be read by most applicant tracking systems. Plus, it is one of the best choices for preserving the style and format of your resume. However, if the job description specifically states what format your resume should be sent in, make sure to keep to that format. Some applicant tracking systems can’t read PDF files — and this may be the reason why the resume format is specified.
• Use a clear and simple format. Your potential employer’s ATS may not be able to read fancy resume templates — so it’s best to keep things simple and avoid complicated formats with a lot of graphics or other visual elements. Your resume should be mostly text in a common simple font. To highlight your key achievements or other important information, you can use bold text or bulleted lists.
• Title your sections properly. To make sure the ATS reads your resume correctly, give a clear name to each section of your resume: Professional Experience/Work Experience, Skills, Education, etc.
• Accentuate your resume with the right keywords. Look through the job ad you are responding to and pick out the words that you are then going to use in your application. To find the right keywords, look at the skills (data development, research, problem-solving, etc.) and action verbs (create, maximize, organize, solve. etc.) the ad mentions. Then, go on to add these keywords to your resume so they come as a match when the ATS goes over your application.

Education

In this section, mention all your relevant degrees, qualifications and certifications. It’s best to start with your most recent education or the certification that is most relevant to the position you are applying for. On the other hand, you may omit details like where you went to high school or what classes you took as a hobby — especially if they are not related to your current career path.

Additional information

Look at this part of your resume as an opportunity to tell your employer anything else that didn’t fit under the standard resume sections above. What you mention here depends on the specifics of the job you are applying for — as well as your own background. Here, you can include information that could make you stand out among other candidates: maybe you speak a foreign language or have additional skills or experience that would make you better at this job.

HR managers also advise including any references you may have in this section. If you have too many, you could write that references are available upon request.

And here’s our final tip. Keep your resume to one page.

HR professionals tend to be very busy — especially when they have a job opening to fill. With your resume, try to show them that you value their time. Make sure all the most important information sits at the top of the page. Highlight key details with a bulleted list or a bold font.

If you have a lot of work experience and are applying for a senior position, you can send a two-page resume. However, try not to go over that and do your best to keep your top “selling points” on the first page.

Summing things up: the perfect Data Developer resume is ATS-friendly, well-formatted and clearly explains to the employer why you are the best candidate for the job. For more tips on the perfect resume, click here. You are also welcome to check out our Data Developer cover letter guide to complete your application.

Happy job hunting!

HR manager

Alex Miller

Alex Miller is a writer, editor, and HR manager who specializes in education and counseling. He was born in Slovenia and moved to the USA as a teen. Alex loves to travel and explore old towns. He is passionate about psychology, literature, and good food.