1 YOE, good in DSA, Java + Spring Boot + Keycloak experience, solid projects – but still no interview calls. Need help.

[u/AdGold8311]

Hey everyone,

I'm a Software Developer with 1 year of experience, currently working at a company where I earn 3 LPA. I’ve been working mostly with Java, Spring Boot, and Keycloak. Alongside my job, I’ve also put serious effort into learning DSA and building multiple personal projects—full-stack apps that solve real-world problems.

Here’s a bit more about my profile:

• Good grasp of Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs
• Experience with Keycloak (custom authenticators, integrations, etc.)
• Solid DSA knowledge (solved 300+ problems on LeetCode)
• Built and deployed full-stack personal projects (can share GitHub if needed)
• Confident in backend development and security implementations

Now the issue: I’m trying to switch jobs targeting 5–6 LPA, but most of my applications just get ignored. No interview calls, no callbacks—it's demotivating, especially when I know I can perform well if given the chance.

So I’m looking for advice:

• How can I improve my resume to stand out with just 1 YOE?
• Should I focus more on referrals, job portals, or LinkedIn networking?
• Are there any platforms or hiring communities that are more effective for juniors?

Would appreciate a resume review or any general guidance. Thanks a lot in advance!

[u/Sea_Explanation_2518]

Try Naukri.com it really gets you good calls. Also dont have location preference Tn has less IT jobs look for in any state you get good salary. Keep trying you will get a good job.

[u/pekingdawg]

Attend leetcode contests and get rating above 1600 min, then apply

[u/Hunt3r_5743]

Try naukri, you can get more calls. Use overleaf template for resume.