On my CV I list the actual titles for each job I've held. In my cover letters, I focus on the role that was advertised, in their language. I've held many title

On my CV I list the actual titles for each job I've held. In my cover letters, I focus on the role that was advertised, in their language. I've held many titles, but if all else fails I always know I can land a decent job as a programmer (regardless of their title for the position.) In coffee conversation, that's the term I always use.