Software Development Engineer -1

Why NxtWave

As a Fullstack SDE1 at NxtWave, you

• Get first hand experience of building applications 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 team
• Work in a great culture that continuously empowers you to grow in your career
• Enjoy 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 rapidly
• Build in a world-class developer environment by applying clean coding principles, code architecture, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship user-centric features spanning frontend, backend, and database systems under guidance.
• Define and implement RESTful/GraphQL APIs and efficient, scalable database schemas.
• Build reusable, maintainable frontend components using modern state management practices.
• Develop backend services in Node.js or Python, adhering to clean-architecture principles.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Containerize applications and configure CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Enforce secure coding practices, accessibility standards (WCAG), and SEO fundamentals.
• Collaborate effectively with Product, Design, and engineering teams to understand and implement feature requirements..
• Own feature delivery from planning through production, and mentor interns or junior developers.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 1+ years of experience building full-stack web applications.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid).
• Advanced experience with React (Hooks, Context, Router) or equivalent modern UI framework.
• Hands-on with state management patterns (Redux, MobX, or custom solutions).
• Strong backend skills in Node.js (Express/Fastify) or Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI).
• Expertise in designing REST and/or GraphQL APIs and integrating with backend services.
• Solid knowledge of MySQL/PostgreSQL and familiarity with NoSQL stores (Elasticsearch, Redis).
• Experience using build tools (Webpack, Vite), package managers (npm/Yarn), and Git workflows.
• Skilled in writing and maintaining tests with Jest, React Testing Library, Pytest, and Cypress.
• Familiar with Docker, CI / CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and basic cloud deployments.
• Product-first thinker with strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
  
  

Qualities we'd love to find in you:

• The attitude to always strive for the best outcomes and an enthusiasm to deliver high quality software
• Strong collaboration abilities and a flexible & friendly approach to working with teams
• Strong determination with a constant eye on solutions
• Creative ideas with problem solving mind-set
• Be open to receiving objective criticism and improving upon it
• Eagerness to learn and zeal to grow
• Strong communication skills is a huge plus

Work Location: Hyderabad