Anup Behera
Verified Contributor & FounderFounder & Technology Specialist
Full-stack software architect, career mentor, and founder of DecaJobs. Dedicated to leveraging algorithmic matching and AI to help candidates bypass recruiter black holes.
About Anup Behera
Anup Behera is the founder and lead developer of DecaJobs. With over 8 years of engineering and algorithmic systems experience, Anup built DecaJobs after witnessing how traditional hiring platforms prioritize sponsored spam over genuine skill-based merit.
Anup specializes in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) parsing architecture, career growth strategies, and automated data pipelines. His research on candidate rejection patterns and keyword heuristics powers DecaJobs' algorithmic matching engine, delivering 10 verified job opportunities to job seekers daily.
He writes deeply about technical hiring, resume optimization, algorithmic career navigation, and salary negotiation for software engineers and knowledge professionals across India and global remote ecosystems.
🎖️ Credentials & Background
- ✓Founder & Chief Architect, DecaJobs (2025 – Present)
- ✓Senior Full-Stack & Systems Engineer (Specializing in Next.js, Supabase, AI API Integrations)
- ✓Technical Hiring Advisor & Interview Coach for 500+ Engineering Candidates
- ✓Author of the DecaJobs 2026 Remote Engineering & Salary Benchmarking Study
🎯 Areas of Expertise
Articles by Anup Behera
31 in-depth guides publishedOctober 28, 2026: The 3 Salary Negotiation Rules Candidates Forget on Initial Recruiter Screens
Salary negotiation does not begin when you receive an offer letter—it begins during the first 15-minute phone screen. Here is how to protect your compensation upside without pricing yourself out.
Published October 28, 2026
October 27, 2026: The 10-Minute Warm Outreach Script That Converts to Referrals
Stop sending cold connection requests with generic notes. Here is the exact 3-sentence outreach framework that achieves a 48% response rate from engineering managers.
Published October 27, 2026
October 26, 2026: System Design Blueprint: Caching Strategies That Impress Tech Interviewers
Senior and staff engineering interview loops evaluate your depth in caching topologies, consistency guarantees, and stampede prevention. Here are the core concepts to master.
Published October 26, 2026
October 25, 2026: Optimizing Your Resume for 2026 Semantic ATS Parsers
Modern Applicant Tracking Systems don't just match exact keywords—they evaluate semantic context, project impact, and tool synergy. Here is how to pass modern algorithmic filters.
Published October 25, 2026
October 24, 2026: The 3 Salary Negotiation Rules Candidates Forget on Initial Recruiter Screens
Salary negotiation does not begin when you receive an offer letter—it begins during the first 15-minute phone screen. Here is how to protect your compensation upside without pricing yourself out.
Published October 24, 2026
October 23, 2026: The 10-Minute Warm Outreach Script That Converts to Referrals
Stop sending cold connection requests with generic notes. Here is the exact 3-sentence outreach framework that achieves a 48% response rate from engineering managers.
Published October 23, 2026
October 22, 2026: System Design Blueprint: Caching Strategies That Impress Tech Interviewers
Senior and staff engineering interview loops evaluate your depth in caching topologies, consistency guarantees, and stampede prevention. Here are the core concepts to master.
Published October 22, 2026
Top 10 Resume Mistakes That Get You Rejected (And How to Fix Them)
Recruiters spend just 7 seconds on your resume. Here are the 10 most common mistakes that get resumes instantly rejected, and exactly how to fix each one.
Published June 12, 2026
How to Beat the ATS (Applicant Tracking System): Secrets from Recruiters
Applicant Tracking Systems reject over 70% of resumes before human review. Learn how ATS parsers work, keyword placement heuristics, and formatting rules.
Published May 28, 2026
How to Write a Resume Summary That Gets Interviews (15 Real Examples)
Your resume summary is the first thing recruiters read. Learn the 3-sentence high-impact formula and see 15 real-world examples for engineers, data analysts, freshers, and managers.
Published July 5, 2026
7 High-Impact Portfolio Projects That Actually Get Software Engineers Hired (2026)
To-do apps and weather widgets will not get you hired in 2026. Discover 7 production-grade portfolio projects that impress tech leads and hiring managers.
Published July 12, 2026
How to Crack Any Job Interview: The STAR Method + 50 Top Behavioral Questions
Behavioral interview rounds determine who gets the offer. Master the STAR framework with battle-tested scripts and 50 categorized questions for 2026.
Published June 10, 2026
Remote Job Interviews: 10 Tips to Ace Your Video and Tech Rounds (2026)
Remote interviews require distinct performance strategies. Master camera framing, audio clarity, digital whiteboarding, and asynchronous interview rounds.
Published May 22, 2026
How to Explain Career Gaps in a Job Interview (With Scripts & Examples)
Career gaps are common and normal. Learn how to explain career breaks for upskilling, family care, health, or layoffs with confidence and exact scripts.
Published May 20, 2026
Technical System Design Interview Guide 2026: Architecture, Scalability & Trade-offs
Cracking system design interviews requires a systematic framework. Master back-of-the-envelope estimation, API design, database sharding, and caching strategies.
Published July 14, 2026
Salary Negotiation: How to Get 20-40% More Than the Initial Offer (Scripts & Frameworks)
Never accept the first offer. Learn the psychology of compensation bands, counteroffer email templates, and exact negotiation scripts that secure 20-40% more.
Published June 5, 2026
How to Answer "What Are Your Salary Expectations?" (Word-for-Word Scripts)
The most dreaded interview question — answered. Learn when to delay your number, how to deflect tactfully, and how to state research-backed ranges with confidence.
Published July 10, 2026
How to Negotiate a Remote Salary: Global Pay & Geo-Bands Explained (2026)
Remote compensation is different. Understand geo-arbitrage, location-agnostic pay tiers, and exact tactics to maximize your international salary.
Published June 19, 2026
Fresher Salary Negotiation: Yes, You Can (And Should) Ask For More
Campus graduates are told entry-level salaries are set in stone. Learn when freshers have leverage, what to say, and how to negotiate a 10-20% raise politely.
Published May 15, 2026
2026 Tech Salary Report: In-Demand Roles, Compensation Tiers & Remote Pay
Comprehensive data report on 2026 tech salaries across India and global remote markets. Compare median compensation for engineers, data scientists, and DevOps.
Published July 16, 2026
Complete Guide to Finding Remote Jobs in India & Global Tech Teams (2026)
The complete playbook for Indian software engineers and professionals landing high-paying international remote jobs. Platforms, tax setup, and vetting.
Published June 8, 2026
Job Search Guide for Freshers: Land Your First Tech Job in 30 Days (2026)
Campus placement canceled? No formal work experience? Here is the exact 30-day tactical roadmap for fresh graduates to secure off-campus interviews.
Published June 3, 2026
How AI is Changing the Job Market: Top Skills to Learn in 2026 (Roadmap)
AI is reshaping technical and creative roles. Discover the essential AI literacy, prompt architecture, and machine learning skills that future-proof your career.
Published May 25, 2026
The Best Tech Skills to Learn in 2026 to Future-Proof Your Career
The technology landscape moves fast. Discover the programming languages, cloud frameworks, and database architectures that offer the highest career leverage this year.
Published July 8, 2026
The Essential Remote Work Tools Guide: Software, Hardware & Ergonomics for 2026
Slack, Notion, Linear, ergonomic chairs, and audio hardware — the complete toolkit every remote professional needs to sustain high productivity and prevent burnout.
Published July 2, 2026
How to Switch Careers into Tech in 2026: A Step-by-Step Transition Blueprint
From sales to software, teaching to UX design, or operations to data analytics — a proven 6-month roadmap for a successful, high-paying career pivot.
Published June 22, 2026
LinkedIn Profile Optimization: Get 10x More Recruiter InMails (2026 Blueprint)
Over 90% of tech recruiters use LinkedIn Recruiter as their primary sourcing engine. Learn how to rank at the top of candidate searches with exact formulas.
Published June 1, 2026
The Art of LinkedIn Cold Messaging: How to Get Referrals Without Being Annoying
Employee referrals account for over 40% of all hires. Master the cold outreach formula that gets 60%+ response rates from engineering leads.
Published May 18, 2026
The Perfect Job Application Follow-Up: Timing, Email Templates & Etiquette
Silence after an application or interview does not mean rejection. Learn the exact follow-up timeline and ready-to-send email templates that get replies.
Published June 28, 2026
How to Build a Powerful Professional Network in Tech (Without Being Fake)
Networking is not collecting vanity business cards or awkward mixer chats. Learn the 'Give-First' compounding relationship system that opens doors for life.
Published June 25, 2026
How to Optimize Your GitHub Profile to Attract Inbound Tech Recruiters (2026)
Your GitHub profile is your living engineering transcript. Learn how to design a profile README, curate pinned repositories, and showcase code craftsmanship.
Published July 18, 2026
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