Job Title:
Full Stack Software Development Engineer – II (SDE-II)
Department:
Engineering
Location:
Hyderabad (Work from Office)
Employment Type:
Full-time
🏢 About NxtWave
NxtWave
is one of India’s
fastest-growing EdTech startups
, revolutionizing the way India learns technology.Through our
CCBP 4.0 programs
, we empower youth from diverse educational backgrounds to become
highly skilled software professionals
equipped for the 21st-century job market.Founded by
Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad)
,
Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay)
, and
Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur)
, NxtWave has raised
₹275 crore
led by
Greater Pacific Capital
, alongside
Orios Ventures
,
Better Capital
, and marquee angel investors.As an official
partner of NSDC (Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India)
and recognized by
NASSCOM
and
Startup India
, NxtWave is shaping the next generation of tech talent at scale.🌐 Know more about NxtWave📰
Featured in: Economic Times | CNBC | YourStory | VCCircle
🚀 Why NxtWave
As a
Full Stack SDE-II at NxtWave
, you will:
- Build applications at scale and release them quickly to thousands of NxtWave learners — sometimes within weeks.
- Take complete ownership of the features you design, working closely with product and UX teams.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, empowering culture that promotes autonomy, experimentation, and innovation.
- Fail fast, learn faster: Freedom to try, fail, learn, and improve continuously.
- Gain first-hand experience in scaling systems and products used by millions.
- Work in a world-class developer environment, applying best practices in clean code architecture, testing, and CI/CD.
💼 Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Engineering Ownership
- Lead design and delivery of complex, full-stack features across frontend, backend, and data layers.
- Make strategic architectural decisions on frameworks, data models, and performance optimization patterns.
- Review and approve pull requests, ensuring adherence to clean coding principles and SOLID design patterns.
Frontend & Backend Development
- Build and maintain shared UI component libraries and backend microservices for scalable reuse.
- Implement responsive, accessible, and SEO-optimized UIs following WCAG standards.
- Design and integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs with robust validation and security layers.
Performance, Security & Scalability
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in browser rendering, server throughput, and database queries.
- Ensure secure code implementation (OAuth2/JWT, XSS/CSRF protection).
- Manage caching, indexing, and asynchronous processing for high-performance systems.
DevOps, CI/CD & Testing
- Own CI/CD pipelines — automating builds, testing, deployments, and rollbacks.
- Define and enforce comprehensive testing strategies: unit, integration, and end-to-end.
- Instrument services with metrics, logging, and observability for better reliability.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner with Product, UX, and Operations to translate business goals into technical roadmaps.
- Facilitate sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives for predictable delivery.
- Mentor and guide SDE-I engineers and interns, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
🧠 Qualifications & Skills
Technical Expertise
- Experience: 3–5 years in designing, building, and deploying full-stack production applications.
- Frontend: React (preferred) or Angular/Vue with TypeScript and modern CSS frameworks.
- Backend: Node.js (Express/NestJS), Python (Django/FastAPI), or Java (Spring Boot).
- Databases: MySQL/PostgreSQL with indexing and optimization; NoSQL (Elasticsearch/DynamoDB) and Redis caching.
- DevOps: Hands-on experience with Docker and AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway).
- Testing: Unit/Integration (Jest, pytest) and E2E (Cypress, Playwright).
- Performance: Strong understanding of frontend profiling (Lighthouse) and backend tracing tools.
Additional Strengths
- Sound understanding of secure coding principles and compliance frameworks.
- Experience reviewing PRs and providing constructive technical feedback.
- Strong communication skills to simplify complex technical ideas for non-technical stakeholders.
🌟 What We Value
- A problem-solving mindset with creativity and analytical thinking.
- The attitude to own outcomes and deliver excellence.
- Collaboration and humility — being flexible, friendly, and team-oriented.
- A learning-driven mindset, embracing challenges and continuous growth.
- Open-mindedness to feedback and constant improvement.
📍 Location
- Work Location: NxtWave Headquarters, Hyderabad
- Work Mode: On-site
✨ Why This Role Matters
As a
Full Stack SDE-II
at NxtWave, you won’t just build software — you’ll shape the infrastructure and experiences that empower
hundreds of thousands of learners
to build their futures.This is your opportunity to grow fast, lead impactful projects, and work in a company redefining tech education in India.
