Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Client-Facing, Fullstack)

Job Details

- Job Title: Lead I - Software Engineering - Java, J2Ee, Spring

- Industry: Technology

- Domain - Information technology (IT)

- Experience Required: 6-12 years

- Employment Type: Full Time

- Job Location: Bangalore

- CTC Range: Best in Industry

Job Description:

Role Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer with expertise in building robust, scalable web applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and modern microservices architectures. The ideal candidate will be skilled in both back-end and middleware technologies, with strong experience in cloud platforms (AWS), and capable of mentoring junior developers while contributing to high-impact enterprise projects.

The developer will be responsible for full-cycle application development: from interpreting specifications and writing clean, reusable code, to testing, integration, and deployment. You will also work closely with customers and project teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that optimize cost, performance, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development & Delivery

• Design, code, debug, test, and document Java-based web applications aligned with design specifications.
• Build scalable and secure microservices using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
• Optimize application performance, maintainability, and reusability by using proven design patterns.
• Handle complex data structures and develop multi-threaded, performance-optimized applications.
• Ensure code quality through TDD (JUnit) and best practices.

Cloud & DevOps

• Develop and deploy applications on AWS Cloud Services: EC2, S3, DynamoDB, SNS, SES, etc.
• Leverage containerization tools like Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.

Integration & Configuration

• Integrate with various databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, NoSQL).
• Configure development environments and CI/CD pipelines as per project needs.
• Follow configuration management processes and ensure compliance.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Review and create unit test cases, scenarios, and support UAT phases.
• Perform defect root cause analysis (RCA) and proactively implement quality improvements.

Documentation

• Create and review technical documents: HLD, LLD, SAD, user stories, design docs, test cases, and release notes.
• Contribute to project knowledge bases and code repositories.

Team & Project Management

• Mentor team members; conduct code and design reviews.
• Assist Project Manager in effort estimation, planning, and task allocation.
• Set and review FAST goals for yourself and your team; provide regular performance feedback.

Customer Interaction

• Engage with customers to clarify requirements and present technical solutions.
• Conduct product demos and design walkthroughs.
• Interface with customer architects for design finalization.

Key Skills & Tools:

Core Technologies:

• Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Design Patterns, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Multithreading, Data Structures, TDD using JUnit

Web & Data Technologies:

• JSON, XML, AJAX, Web Services
• Database Technologies: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB)
• Persistence Frameworks: Hibernate, JPA

Cloud & DevOps:

• AWS: S3, EC2, DynamoDB, SNS, SES
• Version Control & Containerization: GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes

Agile & Development Practices:

• Agile methodologies: Scrum or Kanban
• CI/CD concepts
• IDEs: Eclipse, IntelliJ, or equivalent

Expected Outcomes:

• Timely delivery of high-quality code and application components
• Improved performance, cost-efficiency, and maintainability of applications
• High customer satisfaction through accurate requirement translation and delivery
• Team productivity through effective mentoring and collaboration
• Minimal post-production defects and technical issues

Performance Indicators:

• Adherence to coding standards and engineering practices
• On-time project delivery and milestone completion
• Reduction in defect count and issue recurrence
• Knowledge contributions to project and organizational repositories
• Completion of mandatory compliance and technology/domain certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Oracle Certified, Scrum Master)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Team leadership and mentorship abilities
• High accountability and ability to work under pressure
• Positive team dynamics and proactive collaboration

Skills

Java, J2Ee, Spring

Must-Haves

Java, J2Ee, Spring

Machine Learning + Aws+ (EKS OR ECS OR Kubernetes) + (Redshift AND Glue) + Sagemaker

NP: Immediate – 30 Days

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will lead full-stack development initiatives, mentor the development team, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using modern technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end components using AngularJS.
• Build secure RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot.
• Integrate and manage MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA teams.
• Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding best practices.
• Debug and resolve technical issues across the full stack.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests for frontend and backend.
• Manage Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record in full-stack development.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in AngularJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• Strong backend skills using Java & Spring Boot.
• Experience with MongoDB, including schema design and queries.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP protocols, and web architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Postman, Maven, Git.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, and serialization formats.
• Strong knowledge of web security best practices.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines.

Leadership Skills:

• Prior experience leading a development team (preferred).
• Ability to mentor, guide, and coach junior developers.
• Strong project planning and coordination abilities.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing technologies.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Preferred (Good-to-Have):

• Background or understanding of electrical systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms & deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of modern frameworks and emerging technologies.

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.
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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.
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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

• Minimum of 1-2  years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with  React.js, Node.js, Next.js, and JS libraries.
• Must have an understanding of web3 and blockchain fundamentals.
• An exceptional understanding of secure and scalable application development, including the full lifecycle of API microservices services, including authentication, API gateways, and versioning.
• Excellent analytical and time management skills.
• Ability to wear many hats and learn new technologies quickly.
• Solid knowledge of web architecture and design patterns.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Backend and Frontend technologies
• Hands-on experience in building REST API using NodeJs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail.

We are looking for Fullstack Engineers (MERN) to help us in the next stage of our journey with experience in developing real-time server applications based on Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB databases

• Write, execute and maintain clean, reusable, and scalable code
• Integrate our various data storage solutions
• Should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries
• Ensure the responsiveness and boost the performance of our apps
• Find and address the various bottlenecks and bug-fixes
• Help in code automatization

• Proven experience in high-level programming languages like Node.js and Express.js with state management tools like Redux
• Good understanding of React, Next.JS, Bootstrap, and Material UI
• Thorough understanding of modeling and scaling databases like Firebase, and SQL
• Expertise in developing micro-services based REST APIs and exposure to API Gateway
• Should be well-versed with collaboration tools like Git, JIRA, etc
• Comfortable working within GCP, AWS, Azure, or equivalent ecosystem
• Knowledge on open-source technologies such as NoSQL, MongoDB, Data Formats (XML / JSON), JavaScript Frameworks ReactJS, JS, JQuery, CSS, HTML5, in-memory databases, Build tools like webpack.

• 2+ years of prior experience working in a software engineering environment
• B. E in Computer Science/Information Science or equivalent degree

• Develop detailed technical analysis and design specifications based on user stories.
• Collaborate heavily with fellow developers, designers, and analysts to solve problems.
• End-to-End Design and Development of cloud applications utilizing Service Fabric / Web API
• Develop complete front-end stack of projects using HTML/CSS and TypeScript with Angular.
• Integrate front-end UI with back-end services.
• Debug cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Ensure responsive implementation.

Critical Competencies / Leadership Anchors

• Builds strong commitment and promotes open dialogue.
• Defines success in terms of the entire team.
• Is action-oriented and has a strong sense of urgency.
• Uses logic and rigorous problem-solving skills to resolve difficult problems and drive effective solutions.
• Relentlessly customer-focused and dedicated to exceeding expectations of internal and external customers.
• Drives innovation to bring creative ideas to market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience developing dynamic, highly interactive user interfaces for the web.
• 4+ years of proven development experience using .NET/C# with a focus on Web API cloud applications
• 4 years experience with RESTful Web API and JSON
• Strong hands-on development with Single Page Applications with at least one year of experience focused on Angular Development
• Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.
• Experience with Git, Redux, Typescript, and Angular Material.
• Demonstrated ability to produce technical design documentation for assigned features and user stories.
• Strong drive to learn and produce beautiful code

Job brief

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. Youll be part of a cross-functional team thats responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities

• Work with development team and product managers to ideate software solutions.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design in mind.
• Write technical documentation.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science or a degree in Computer Science background.
• Experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role (1-2 years)
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, jQuery)
• Knowledge of back-end languages and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React and Node.js)
• Familiarity with MongoDB, web servers, and UI/UX design.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• An analytical mind.
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms like AWS or GCP.