This guide shows how to craft an entry-level Kotlin developer CV for the United Kingdom that highlights relevant experience and helps you stand out with a limited professional history. You will learn how to format your CV, select suitable projects, and write clear bullet points that show what you built and what you learned.
The guidance is practical and focused on the skills UK employers look for in Kotlin roles.
Building a Kotlin Developer resume?
Skip the blank page. Start with a template built for this role, then tailor it for each job you apply to.
Tip: use the template as a starting point, then swap in your own numbers and project names.
Entry-level Kotlin developer CV: Formatting and length
Keep your CV to one page if you have less than five years of experience; for recent graduates with substantial project work, two pages are acceptable but aim for brevity. Use a clean sans-serif font at 10-12 pt.
Use consistent line spacing and margins of about 1.3 cm to fit content without crowding, and make section headings bold so a recruiter can scan your CV quickly. Prioritise clarity over decoration by using simple dividers and readable bullet points for responsibilities and outcomes.
Header and contact information
Place your name at the top in a larger font and include a professional email address, a UK contact number, and a link to GitHub or a portfolio. Add a concise location line such as City, UK so recruiters know where you are based and where you’re willing to work.
Include LinkedIn with a customised URL if your profile is complete. Do not include your full postal address.
Only add a personal website if it contains relevant Kotlin projects or apps.
Entry-level Kotlin developer CV: Profile
Write a two to three sentence profile that explains your background and the value you bring to Kotlin roles. If you have internships or project experience, mention the types of apps you built and the frameworks you used (e.g.
Android SDK, Ktor, Spring Boot). Keep this section focused on Kotlin-related work and link to a key project in your portfolio when possible.
Technical skills
List the technical skills that matter for Kotlin development in a short, scannable block such as Kotlin, Java, Android SDK, coroutines, Jetpack Compose, REST APIs, and Git. Group related items and avoid vague lists; include only tools you can discuss confidently in an interview.
If you know testing frameworks or CI tools, add them to reflect awareness of the full development lifecycle (e.g. JUnit, Espresso, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Projects: Show code and outcomes
Use a Projects section to show 2 to 4 relevant Kotlin projects with links to GitHub or a live demo, and include the tech stack for each project. For every project write 2 to 3 bullet points that describe your role, the problem you solved, and measurable outcomes such as performance improvements or user features added.
Be specific about libraries and approaches you used, like coroutines for concurrency or Jetpack Compose for UI.
Internships and part-time work
Describe any internships, placements, or part‑time roles that involved Kotlin development or software engineering. Include company name, location, and dates in DD/MM/YYYY format, and outline your responsibilities and outcomes.
If you lack formal work history, highlight academic projects, hackathons, or freelance work. Use bullet points that show relevant skills, such as architecture design, feature implementation, testing, and deployment.
Education and qualifications (UK)
List your highest relevant qualifications first. For UK CVs, include GCSEs, A-levels, and any degree from a UK university (including Russell Group institutions).
Record the institution, degree or qualification, subject, location, and date in DD/MM/YYYY format. Mention UCAS points if useful, and highlight modules, coursework, or projects relevant to Kotlin and Android development.
If you have professional certifications (e.g. mobile development courses), include them here.
Right to work and eligibility
State your right to work in the UK and any visa or sponsorship requirements clearly. If you are a UK citizen or have settled status, note it briefly.
If you require sponsorship, mention this in a positive, pragmatic way and tailor applications to organisations able to sponsor new hires.
UK job market and boards
When applying in the UK, consider targeting well-known UK boards and networks such as Reed, Indeed UK, Totaljobs, and LinkedIn. Adapt CV language to UK terms (e.g. ‘programme’ instead of ‘program’, ‘organisation’ instead of ‘organization’), and reference NHS pay bands only if you are applying to a healthcare technology role or you genuinely align with NHS projects.