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Frontend Engineer Resume Keywords & Skills

By Ashish Jayan

These are the keywords, hard skills, and action verbs Applicant Tracking Systems look for on a frontend engineer resume. Mirror the ones that appear in your target job description; matching is literal.

Languages & frameworks

  • HTML5
  • CSS3 / Sass
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Vue.js
  • Angular
  • Svelte
  • GraphQL

Core skills (ATS)

  • Responsive design
  • Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Core Web Vitals
  • Performance optimization
  • Design systems
  • Component libraries
  • State management
  • REST & GraphQL integration
  • Cross-browser compatibility
  • Server-side rendering

Tools & platforms

  • Vite
  • Webpack
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Storybook
  • Figma
  • Jest / Vitest
  • React Testing Library
  • Playwright
  • Redux Toolkit
  • TanStack Query
  • Git / GitHub Actions

Certifications

  • Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
  • freeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design
  • IAAP CPACC (Accessibility Core Competencies)
  • IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)

Action verbs

  • Architected
  • Built
  • Developed
  • Optimized
  • Migrated
  • Implemented
  • Refactored
  • Reduced
  • Streamlined
  • Launched
  • Led
  • Delivered

Skills to list, by type

Hard skills

  • Semantic HTML & accessible markup
  • CSS architecture (design tokens, Tailwind)
  • Responsive / mobile-first design
  • Component-based UI architecture
  • State management
  • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • WCAG / ARIA accessibility
  • Design systems
  • SSR / SSG / React Server Components
  • Frontend testing

Tools & platforms

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Vite
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Figma
  • Storybook
  • Playwright
  • TanStack Query
  • Lighthouse / axe DevTools

Soft skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Communication with design & product
  • Attention to detail / visual QA
  • Mentorship & code review
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability

Certifications that help

  • Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
  • freeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design
  • IAAP CPACC (Accessibility Core Competencies)
  • IAAP WAS (Web Accessibility Specialist)

How to use these keywords (without stuffing)

  • Only add a keyword if it's genuinely true; you'll be asked about it in the interview.
  • Match the exact wording in the job description; ATS keyword matching is literal (write both "CI/CD" and the tool name).
  • Put keywords where they carry evidence, inside quantified bullet points, not only in a skills wall.
  • Aim for natural coverage, not density. Ten defensible keywords beat forty hollow ones.

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Frequently asked questions

What metrics should a frontend engineer put on a resume?

Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS), Lighthouse scores, page-load and bundle-size reductions, WCAG conformance, and product impact like conversion lift or design-system adoption. These translate UI work into business results recruiters recognize.

Is TypeScript still worth listing separately?

List it, but don't lead with it. Most 2026 postings already assume TypeScript. What actually sets you apart is production experience with React Server Components/App Router, performance work, and accessibility.

How do I show accessibility experience?

Quantify it: violations remediated, WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, audits passed, and any manual keyboard/screen-reader testing you did beyond what automated tools catch. In 2026, accessibility reads as legal-risk reduction, and that carries weight with hiring managers.

Should I include a portfolio link?

Yes. A fast, accessible live site is the single strongest signal you can send for a frontend role. Put the URL near your contact line so both the recruiter and the ATS capture it, and make sure the site itself actually scores well.