Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

Built by engineers with 12 years of experience building enterprise hiring technology at ZipRecruiter. Last updated .

Senior Frontend Engineer

Easyship · Bangalore

About Easyship:

Easyship is one of the world’s leading multi-carrier shipping software, built to make global eCommerce borderless. Since 2014, we’ve been on a mission to democratize logistics by removing the "black box" of international shipping costs and complexities. Trusted by over 100,000 brands, our platform provides a single "mission control" for global trade, offering access to 550+ courier services across 200+ destinations

We are an award-winning, global team (Forbes 30 Under 30, TechInAsia’s Best Startup) with offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and beyond. We’re growing fast, we value transparency, and we genuinely enjoy building the infrastructure that powers modern commerce. If you're ready to solve complex problems at scale, we’d love to have you join us.

Who We’re Looking For:

Easyship is a shipping technology platform that connects sellers and marketplaces to couriers. Beyond that, we also build and execute customized end-to-end shipping solutions for clients worldwide. These Logistics solutions can combine a number of partners and services, from global freight forwarding services to last-mile delivery. We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer who will be a pivotal contributor to our products success, leveraging deep expertise to craft exceptional user experiences . You will play a crucisl role in architectural process, drive code quality and help shape the overall technical direction for our frontend tech stack, while mentoring less experienced developers

What you additionally need to know:

This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Bengaluru (MG Road) office. The role follows UK collaboration hours (11:00AM–8:00PM IST) to support seamless cross-regional execution.

What would be you be responsible for:

  • Lead the definition, design, and implementation of enterprise-level frontend architectures using React.js and TypeScript. 
  • Establish and govern advanced React coding patterns and best practices (e.g., Compound Components, Hooks best practices) to ensure component reusability and minimize technical debt. 
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend architects to translate complex business goals into robust, scalable technical roadmaps. 
  • Mentor and formally train Junior and Mid-Level Developers on architectural concepts, performance tuning, and advanced TypeScript principles. 
  • Ensure high code quality through rigorous architectural review, thorough code reviews, and strict adherence to established coding standards and system resilience goals. 
  • Optimize application performance, scalability (e.g., Micro-Frontends strategies), and responsiveness across various devices and network conditions. Proactively identify and lead the resolution of the most complex, systemic frontend issues and architectural bottlenecks. 
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, emerging architectural patterns (e.g., Server Components), and best practices, advocating for their adoption to improve our stack. Drive the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and overall system architectural excellence.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong emphasis on building sophisticated single-page applications.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of deep experience with React.js and its modern ecosystem (hooks, context API, advanced state management patterns).
  • Minimum of 5+ years of extensive experience with TypeScript, including advanced types, complex interfaces, and best practices for large-scale, enterprise-level applications.
  • Mastery of modern HTML5 and JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Strong experience with modern build tools, specifically Vite.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, asynchronous programming, and integrating with backend services.
  • Expertise with version control systems, particularly Git, including branching strategies and code review workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience with frontend testing frameworks, specifically React Testing Library, Vitest for writing comprehensive and maintainable tests.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate within a cross-functional team and articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Exceptional systems-thinking and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for architectural detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead cross-functional alignment and articulate complex architectural concepts.

Good to have:

  • Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) frameworks like Next.js, Remix.
  • Experience with Material-UI (MUI) components.
  • Familiarity with AngularJS for migrating existing legacy code.
  • Experience building and maintaining robust design systems.
  • Active contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal portfolio.
  • Proficiency in Tailwind CSS for rapid, consistent, and highly customizable UI development.
  • Proven expertise with TanStack Query (React Query) for efficient and robust data fetching, caching, and synchronization.

You might be  a good fit if...

  • Design and develop greenfield systems in Java or Kotlin using springboot, owning the full lifecycle from day one
  • Drive design decisions: selecting the right tools, frameworks, and design patterns to meet evolving requirements
  • Build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance codebases using modern best practices
  • Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions
  • Lead and participate in rigorous code reviews and deep-dive sessions.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth and establishing strong engineering standards
  • 10-12+ years of professional development experience using Java (8+) and/or Kotlin.
  • 5+ years of deep, hands-on experience building applications with Spring Boot and the broader Spring framework ecosystem.
  • Proven expertise in designing and developing RESTful APIs and message-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Proficiency with either Relational databases or Document based databases.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities, paired with strong communication and collaboration skills

Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Bengaluru, Toronto, and Taipei – our team is global and growing. We encourage you to apply if a challenge excites you. Come and join the Easyship team!

Don't take it from us, take it from Cristina. One of our longest serving backend engineers.

 

Easyship is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions—recruiting, hiring, pay, benefits, training, promotion, leave, and separation—based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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