Full Stack Engineer SDE-2

As a Fullstack SDE - II at NxtWave, youBuild applications at a scale and see them released quickly to the NxtWave learners (within weeks)Get to take ownership of the features you build and work closely with the product teamWork in a great culture that continuously empowers you to grow in your careerEnjoy freedom to experiment & learn from mistakes (Fail Fast, Learn Faster)NxtWave is one of the fastest growing edtech startups. Get first-hand experience in scaling the features you build as the company grows rapidlyBuild in a world-class developer environment by applying clean coding principles, code architecture, etc.ResponsibilitiesLead design and delivery of complex end-to-end features across frontend, backend, and data layers.Make strategic architectural decisions on frameworks, datastores, and performance patterns.Review and approve pull requests, enforcing clean-code guidelines, SOLID principles, and design patterns.Build and maintain shared UI component libraries and backend service frameworks for team reuse.Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks in both browser rendering and server throughput.Instrument services with metrics and logging, driving SLIs, SLAs, and observability.Define and enforce comprehensive testing strategies : unit, integration, and end-to-end.Own CI / CD pipelines, automating builds, deployments, and rollback procedures.Ensure OWASP Top-10 mitigations, WCAG accessibility, and SEO best practices.Partner with Product, UX, and Ops to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps.Facilitate sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives for predictable deliveries.Mentor and guide SDE-1s and interns; participate in hiring.Qualifications & Skills3–5 years building production Full stack applications end-to-end with measurable impact.Proven leadership in Agile / Scrum environments with a passion for continuous learning.Deep expertise in React (or Angular / Vue) with TypeScript and modern CSS methodologies.Proficient in Node.js (Express / NestJS) or Python (Django / Flask / FastAPI) or Java (Spring Boot).Expert in designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs and scalable database schemas.Knowledge of MySQL / PostgreSQL indexing, NoSQL (ElasticSearch / DynamoDB), and caching (Redis).Knowledge of Containerization (Docker) and commonly used AWS services such as lambda, ec2, s3, api gateway etc.Skilled in unit / integration (Jest, pytest) and E2E testing (Cypress, Playwright).Frontend profiling (Lighthouse) and backend tracing for performance tuning.Secure coding : OAuth2 / JWT, XSS / CSRF protection, and familiarity with compliance regimes.Strong communicator able to convey technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.Experience in reviewing pull requests and providing constructive feedback to the team.Qualities we'd love to find in you : The attitude to always strive for the best outcomes and an enthusiasm to deliver high quality softwareStrong collaboration abilities and a flexible & friendly approach to working with teamsStrong determination with a constant eye on solutionsCreative ideas with problem solving mind-setBe open to receiving objective criticism and improving upon itEagerness to learn and zeal to growStrong communication skills is a huge plusWork Location : HyderabadAbout NxtWaveNxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing ed-tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market. NxtWave is transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals through its CCBP 4.0 programs, regardless of their educational background.NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay) and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). Supported by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and Marquee Angels, NxtWave raised $33 million in 2023 from Greater Pacific Capital.As an official partner for NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India) and recognized by NASSCOM, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence.Some of its prestigious recognitions include : Technology Pioneer 2024 by the World Economic Forum, one of only 100 startups chosen globally‘Startup Spotlight Award of the Year’ by T-Hub in 2023‘Best Tech Skilling EdTech Startup of the Year 2022’ by Times Business Awards‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ in a research-based listing by URS MediaNxtWave Founders Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula were honoured in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their contributions to tech educationNxtWave breaks learning barriers by offering vernacular content for better comprehension and retention. NxtWave now has paid subscribers from 650+ districts across India. Its learners are hired by over 2000+ companies including Amazon, Accenture, IBM,