◷ FREE RESUME TEMPLATES · 2026

Six templates.
One recruiter-approved scan.

ATS-clean Word templates built from real recruiter feedback across Nairobi, Lagos, Cape Town, Dubai, London, and the Bay Area. Download a sample in any style — then run your own resume through ResumeLab and download the AI-revised version in your chosen layout.

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◆ VISUAL STYLES

Six recruiter-tested layouts

Each template is hand-tuned for ATS parsing (Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, SmartRecruiters). Download the sample to see the typography, color, and section layout before deciding.

Sample language

DEFAULT

Amani Okonkwo

Senior Backend Engineer

amani@example.com · +254 712 345 678 · Nairobi, KE

Professional Summary

Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.

Experience

Staff EngineerMar 2022 — Present

Safaricom PLC · Nairobi

• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%

• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%

Sr. Backend EngineerJan 2020 — Feb 2022

Cellulant · Lagos

• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets

Skills

PythonGoAWSKubernetesPostgreSQLgRPC

Aurora Modern

Red accent, Calibri sans-serif, ATS-clean. The ResumeLab default.

Best for: Tech, fintech, growth-stage startups, global MNCs

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Amani Okonkwo

Senior Backend Engineer

amani@example.com · +254 712 345 678 · Nairobi, KE

Professional Summary

Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.

Experience

Staff Engineer — Safaricom PLCMar 2022 — Present

• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%

• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%

Sr. Backend Engineer — CellulantJan 2020 — Feb 2022

• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets

Skills

Python · Go · AWS · Kubernetes · PostgreSQL · gRPC

Heritage Classic

Cambria serif, centered header, traditional borders. Recruiter-safe anywhere.

Best for: Banks, government, legal, traditional Mittelstand

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> amani
Senior Backend Engineer
amani@example.com // +254 712 345 678 // Nairobi, KE
Professional Summary
Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.
Experience
Staff EngineerMar 2022 — Present
Safaricom PLC · Nairobi
• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%
• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%
Sr. Backend EngineerJan 2020 — Feb 2022
Cellulant · Lagos
• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets
Skills
PythonGoAWSKubernetesPostgreSQLgRPC

Vertex Tech

Monochrome with green accent, mono headers. Strong engineering signal.

Best for: Backend, DevOps, infra engineers, OSS maintainers

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Amani Okonkwo

Senior Backend Engineer

amani@example.com · +254 712 345 678 · Nairobi, KE

Professional Summary

Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.

Experience

Staff Engineer — Safaricom PLCMar 2022 — Present

• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%

• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%

Sr. Backend Engineer — CellulantJan 2020 — Feb 2022

• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets

Skills

Python · Go · AWS · Kubernetes · PostgreSQL · gRPC

Apex Executive

Georgia serif, navy accent, refined whitespace. Director+ level.

Best for: VP / Director / C-level, MBA grads, board candidates

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Amani Okonkwo

Senior Backend Engineer

Contact

amani@example.com

+254 712 345 678

Nairobi, KE

Skills

PythonGoAWSKubernetesPostgreSQLgRPC

Certifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Pro

• CKA

Professional Summary

Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.

Experience

Staff EngineerMar 2022 — Present

Safaricom PLC · Nairobi

• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%

• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%

Sr. Backend EngineerJan 2020 — Feb 2022

Cellulant · Lagos

• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets

Education

B.Sc Computer Science2014

University of Nairobi

Atlas Two-Column

Sidebar for contact + skills, main column for experience. Detail-dense.

Best for: Mid-career generalists, skills-heavy profiles

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Amani Okonkwo

Senior Backend Engineer

amani@example.com · +254 712 345 678 · Nairobi, KE

Professional Summary

Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.

Experience

Staff Engineer — Safaricom PLCMar 2022 — Present

• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%

• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%

Sr. Backend Engineer — CellulantJan 2020 — Feb 2022

• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets

Skills

Python · Go · AWS · Kubernetes · PostgreSQL · gRPC

Scholar Academic

Garamond serif, research-statement framing. PhD & research roles.

Best for: Faculty applications, PhD / postdoc, research scientists

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NEW

Amani Okonkwo

Senior Backend Engineer

Contact

amani@example.com

+254 712 345 678

Nairobi, KE

Skills

PythonGoAWSKubernetesPostgreSQLgRPC

Certifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Pro

• CKA

Professional Summary

Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.

Experience

Staff EngineerMar 2022 — Present

Safaricom PLC · Nairobi

• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%

• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%

Sr. Backend EngineerJan 2020 — Feb 2022

Cellulant · Lagos

• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets

Education

B.Sc Computer Science2014

University of Nairobi

Meridian Detail

Two-column with avatar, achievements panel, dense quantified bullets.

Best for: Senior IC / staff engineers, designers with portfolio links

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NEW

Amani Okonkwo

Senior Backend Engineer

amani@example.com · +254 712 345 678 · Nairobi, KE

Professional Summary

Senior backend engineer with 8 years scaling fintech rails. Led M-Pesa re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%.

Experience

Staff Engineer — Safaricom PLCMar 2022 — Present

• Led M-Pesa core re-architecture; cut p99 latency 62%

• Owned AWS spend KES 320M/yr; reduced 24%

Sr. Backend Engineer — CellulantJan 2020 — Feb 2022

• Designed payments rail handling KES 14B annual TPV across 7 markets

Skills

Python · Go · AWS · Kubernetes · PostgreSQL · gRPC

Boulevard Sidebar

Centered header with horizontal section dividers. Polished, very readable.

Best for: MBA grads, management consultants, hospitality leadership

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Run your resume through ResumeLab's free audit. We score it, identify gaps, and — for Pro members — generate the full revised version in any of these six templates.

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Six templates.
One recruiter-approved scan.

Six recruiter-tested layouts

Aurora Modern

Heritage Classic

Vertex Tech

Apex Executive

Atlas Two-Column

Scholar Academic

Meridian Detail

Boulevard Sidebar

Twenty-one roles.
Quantified, recruiter-tested.

Backend Engineer

Product Manager

Sales Representative

Nurse / Healthcare

Accountant

Marketing Specialist

Project Manager

Customer Service / Support

UX / UI / Product Designer

Data Analyst

Recruiter / Talent Acquisition

Teacher / Educator

Operations Manager

Legal Counsel / Lawyer

Civil / Structural Engineer

Doctor / Physician

Pharmacist

Architect

QA Engineer / SDET

Banker / Relationship Manager

Commercial Pilot

Templates are a starting line.
Your audit is the finish.

Six templates.One recruiter-approved scan.

Six recruiter-tested layouts

Aurora Modern

Heritage Classic

Vertex Tech

Apex Executive

Atlas Two-Column

Scholar Academic

Meridian Detail

Boulevard Sidebar

Twenty-one roles.Quantified, recruiter-tested.

Backend Engineer

Product Manager

Sales Representative

Nurse / Healthcare

Accountant

Marketing Specialist

Project Manager

Customer Service / Support

UX / UI / Product Designer

Data Analyst

Recruiter / Talent Acquisition

Teacher / Educator

Operations Manager

Legal Counsel / Lawyer

Civil / Structural Engineer

Doctor / Physician

Pharmacist

Architect

QA Engineer / SDET

Banker / Relationship Manager

Commercial Pilot

Templates are a starting line.Your audit is the finish.

Six templates.
One recruiter-approved scan.

Twenty-one roles.
Quantified, recruiter-tested.

Templates are a starting line.
Your audit is the finish.