[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager's Name]
[Their Title]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

I am writing to apply for the Software Engineer position at [Company Name]. With [X] years of experience developing enterprise software solutions and internal IT systems, I have delivered scalable applications that improve operational efficiency and solve complex business challenges.

In my current role at [Current Company], I developed and maintained [type of applications/systems] using [programming languages/frameworks such as Python, Java, .NET, etc.]. I built a custom IT management dashboard that automated [specific processes], reducing manual work by [X] hours per week and improving reporting accuracy by [X]%. I also led the development of [specific application or system], which processed [volume of data/transactions] and improved [specific metric] by [X]%. My technical stack includes [specific technologies, databases, frameworks, and tools].

I am excited about [Company Name]'s focus on [specific technology, product, or company mission]. Your engineering team's work on [specific project or technology mentioned in company blog/news] demonstrates the innovative culture I want to be part of. I am particularly drawn to your use of [specific technology or methodology], which aligns with my experience and professional interests.

At [Previous/Current Company], I implemented microservices architecture for a legacy monolithic application, which improved system maintainability and reduced deployment time by [X]%. I also established automated testing frameworks that increased code coverage from [X]% to [X]%, significantly reducing production bugs. I believe in writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my software development expertise can contribute to [Company Name]'s technical goals. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of joining your engineering team.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]
[Your Typed Name]