Another word for “implemented” in software?

“Built”, “integrated”, “deployed” or “migrated”, depending on whether you wrote it, connected it, released it or moved it.

Is “implemented” a buzzword?

Not on its own, but it is overused. Keep it for one line and be specific in the rest.

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Another word for “implemented” on a resume: 24 synonyms

“Implemented” is common in tech resumes. Say whether you built it, introduced it or rolled it out. The words below are grouped by what you did; each group has an example line with a number, the way a recruiter wants to read it.

Words to use instead of “implemented”, by what you did

Built it

builtengineeredcodeddevelopedintegratedconfigured

ExampleIntegrated Stripe billing for 3 subscription plans in 4 weeks

Introduced it

introducedadoptedestablishedinstitutedset upbrought in

ExampleIntroduced code reviews and cut production bugs by 30%

Rolled it out

rolled outdeployedlaunchedreleasedmigrateddelivered

ExampleMigrated 2,000 users to single sign-on with no lost access

Put a plan into action

executedcarried outenactedappliedenforcedoperationalised

ExampleExecuted a security plan that passed the SOC 2 audit on the first try

Turn your own line into a strong one

Start with the verb that names the action, add what you did it to, and end with a number: how many, how much, how fast. The resume bullet builder puts the three parts together for you, and the resume builder lays out the whole page. Both are free and need no account.

Questions about replacing “implemented”

Another word for “implemented” in software?: “Built”, “integrated”, “deployed” or “migrated”, depending on whether you wrote it, connected it, released it or moved it.
Is “implemented” a buzzword?: Not on its own, but it is overused. Keep it for one line and be specific in the rest.

Other overused resume words

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