I'm a 2026 grad currently working as a Software Developer Intern (about 9 months in). Much of my initial work was heavily tied to the Frappe framework and Python, but I’ve recently rewritten my resume to highlight my experience with headless architectures (Next.js/React) and DevOps (Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD).
My goal is to position myself as a full-stack developer.
I have two asks for the community:
1. Roast my resume: I've tried to structure my experience bullet points using a "Frontend + Backend + DevOps" formula to show I own the entire lifecycle. Does this read well to seniors/hiring managers, or does it feel forced? Any red flags?
2. Project Guidance: I want to build a new, standalone project from scratch to solidify this specific tech stack. I want to heavily utilize:
- Next.js (App Router) & React Server Components
- Node.js or Python backend
- Prisma ORM / SQL
- A complete Dockerized deployment using Jenkins or GitHub Actions
I want to avoid generic "to-do apps" or "e-commerce clones." What are some impressive, non-trivial, architecture-heavy project ideas that actually make hiring managers do a double-take?
Thanks in advance for the help!