Full stack developer

We're looking for a capable and motivated DevOps Engineer with experience working on MERN stack, to take ownership of an already deployed web-based platform. You'll manage infrastructure, monitor performance, handle deployments, and execute minor bug fixes and aesthetic changes.

The application is built on Node.js, React, and MongoDB, hosted on a Linux environment, and integrated with Google Maps APIs. We're not a large team - yet - but our product is live and scaling. This is a rare opportunity to be the central technical anchor in a growing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production Linux servers, firewalls, SSL, ports, and domains
• Deploy updates and maintain the Node.js + React app using GitHub
• Handle backups, patches, and routine server maintenance
• Debug and resolve minor code issues (backend and UI-level)
• Perform minor enhancements like UI color/icon changes
• Ensure application uptime and respond to critical outages when required

Requirements

• Experience deploying and maintaining MERN stack apps
• Comfortable working in Linux CLI and managing infrastructure
• Able to handle deployments, GitHub workflows, and SSH-based setups
• Self-sufficient, resourceful, and proactive in learning/fixing independently
• Experience with MongoDB setup (local or remote) and user access configuration
• Familiarity with Google Maps API integration

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Docker, or automation tools
• Prior experience with Google Maps or similar integrations.
• Next.js, TypeScript, Go/RUST, PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka
• Experience working in small teams or early-stage tech environments
• Comfortable using tools AI-like or documentation to solve problems independently

Work Expectations

• This is not a round-the-clock monitoring role, but flexibility is expected during emergencies or urgent fixes.
• You'll have broad control and independence, but must be capable of owning the application end-to-end.

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

Description

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s 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. If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

Creating Websites using standard HTML/CSS practices

Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions

Programming, designing and developing content management systems, web services/APIs, backend and administration system using PHP/MySQL/JavaScript and open-source Frameworks Eg Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend, Yii, and Slim etc.

Design application architecture design and maintain MY SQL databases & Tablets 

Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications

Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency

Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software 

Write technical documentation

Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

Requirements

Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role

Experience in web design and understanding of modern web designing tools like Axure, Marvel, or Figma 

Debugging, Troubleshooting and analytical and logical skills.

Familiarity with common stacks

Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XHTML)

Knowledge of Microservices Architecture

Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, AJAX), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Great attention to detail

Organizational skills

An analytical mind

Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or a relevant field

Ability to work on unstructured Projects somewhat independently 

Full Stack Developer Job Description:

1. Knowledge in MERN Stack is mandatory

2. Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions

3. Design client-side and server-side architecture

4. Conduct Testing & Debugging, utilize script tools & write basic codes for design specifications

5. Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design

6. Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications

7. Write effective APIs

8. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

9. Create security and data protection settings

10. Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design

11. Write technical documentation

12. Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

Responsibilities

• Understand both functional and non-functional requirements and translate them into tasks that can be worked upon individually or in a team.
• Use your skills in programming and system design to develop robust and scalable software.
• Perform POCs and build solutions that require integration with other systems.
• Provide estimations for a Sprint or Tasks, and share inputs in design and architectural choices.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to all phases of SDLC.
• Maintain minimal yet essential engineering documentation to complement the product.
• Collaborate with engineers, product, and business teams as part of Agile delivery.
• Perform code reviews and provide guidance to the team in building software and following the defined process.
• Carry an ownership attitude when working on any solution.

Requirements

• Strong at problem-solving using Java 8 and above.
• Good understanding of SDLC using agile methodologies iterative development.
• Basic skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are desired.
• Hands-on knowledge of using Spring Boot or Quarkus for building Microservices or API driven solutions.
• Good knowledge of SQL and experience in using any RDBMS like MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Understanding or exposure to Cloud-Native development using AWS is an added advantage.
• Any experience in working on projects built using Microservice architecture, esp if using React and Java with Docker is an added advantage.

• Architect, develop and maintain core products and services of the company.
• Create database architecture and best practises for optimization in speed and product operating costs.
• 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 with high-volume large scale transaction processing capabilities.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure flawless UI and UX is achieved 
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Work with customers in evaluating technical requirements.
• Work closely with the product managers to achieve product vision and goals
• Review work of other developers and contractors, provide feedback and mentoring.
• Assist in the hiring of technical talent.

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role for atleast 3 years 
• In depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, ExpressJS or Restify
• Experience implementing applications using Angular 1 or React
• Experience creating front end applications using HTML5, Angular, LESS/SASS
• Hands on experience with JavaScript Development on both client and server-side
• Automating the building and deploying of code along with continuous integration (Jenkins/Hudson) and version control (SVN, Git)
• Strong experience is deploying and managing application in AWS and Google Cloud
• Creating secure RESTful-based web services in XML and JSON, Javascript, JQuery
• Experience with modern frameworks and design patterns, minimum 2 years experience with MEAN Fullstack paradigm

• Know how to create apis and applications
• Know how to architect and scale databases
• Know how to build front end for applications
• Know how to deploy applications on the cloud