Infosys hires for Specialist Programmer (SP) and Digital Specialist Engineer (DSE) roles through an advanced tech-focused recruitment process. Both roles demand strong coding abilities, hands-on project experience, and problem-solving skills.
A resume for SP and DSE must be:
Your resume is often the deciding factor before the interview stage, especially for SP where coding + system design + optimization is the priority, while for DSE full-stack engineering + development skills + deployment knowledge are expected.
Before writing the resume, plan it according to:
Identify which skills and achievements match SP / DSE expectations:
| Area | SP Priority | DSE Priority |
|---|---|---|
| DSA, Algorithms | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| System Design | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Web/App Development | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| API / DB Integration | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Debugging + Optimization | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Cloud & DevOps | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Competitive Coding | Advantage | Optional |
Pick 2 to 3 major projects that show:
Plan to include numbers, e.g.,
A strong resume should include the following sections:
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | Correct and professional details |
| Resume Title | EXAMPLE → “Aspiring Specialist Programmer |
| Summary / Objective | 3–4 lines highlighting coding, projects, and achievements |
| Technical Skills | Programming languages, frameworks, tools |
| Projects | Detailed and impact-driven |
| Internships / Experience | If any |
| Certifications | Related to development / cloud / coding |
| Achievements | Hackathons, contests, open-source, ranks |
| GitHub / Portfolio | Strong advantage |
| ATS Keywords | Mention technologies & skills used |
Use Reverse Chronological format (recommended for freshers).
Example:
Full-stack developer experienced in Java, Spring Boot, React, and SQL with strong problem-solving and data structure skills. Built scalable applications involving REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment.
Separate into categories:
Languages: Java, Python, C++
Web Tech: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Node.js
Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
Tools: Git, Docker, AWS, Postman
Format to use:
Project Title | Tech Stack
Problem → Solution → Role → Achievements (preferably with numbers)
Write like:
Useful ones:
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Your resume should be readable to ATS (Applicant Tracking System). Tips:
✔ Use standard section names: “Skills”, “Projects”, “Experience”
✔ No tables, columns, infographics—ATS might skip content
✔ Use standard fonts: Arial / Calibri / Helvetica
✔ Save format as: PDF
Include them naturally:
Data Structures and Algorithms
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
REST APIs
Full Stack Development
Spring Boot
Microservices
DBMS
Operating System Concepts
Cloud Deployment (AWS / Azure)
Git, GitHub
Code Optimization
Agile Development
| Feature | Resume | CV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 1–2 pages | 2+ pages |
| Focus | Skills, projects, achievements, jobs | Academic history, research, publications |
| Purpose | Jobs / placements | Research / academics |
| Customization | Tailored for each company | Same document usually |
| Preferred For Infosys | ✔ YES | ❌ NO |
So for Infosys SP and DSE, resume = the correct document.
Add GitHub + live project link + deployment link
Ensure minimum 2 major projects + good tech stack
Mention DSA profile / rankings (especially for SP)
Don’t mention anything that you cannot explain in interview
Keep resume to 1 page (max 2 pages if experience is more)