Senior Fullstack Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer with 2+ years of hands-on experience to join our high-impact engineering team. You will work across the full stack—building scalable, high-performance frontends using Typescript & Next.js and developing robust backend services using Python (FastAPI/Django).

This role is crucial in shaping product experiences and driving innovation at scale.

Mandatory Candidate Background

• Experience working in product-based companies only
• Strong academic background
• Stable work history
• Excellent coding skills and hands-on development experience
• Strong foundation in Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Understanding of clean architecture and code quality best practices

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications
• Build responsive, performant, user-friendly UIs using Typescript & Next.js
• Develop APIs and backend services using Python (FastAPI/Django)
• Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance across the stack
• Own features end-to-end: architecture, development, deployment, and monitoring
• Contribute to system design, best practices, and the overall technical roadmap

Requirements

Must-Have:

• 2+ years of professional full-stack engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Typescript / Next.js OR Python (FastAPI, Django) — must be familiar with both areas
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments

Good-to-Have:

• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Exposure to message queues or event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with modern DevOps and observability tooling

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

• Proficient in creating Web (Responsive) applications using Angular 8+, AngularJS, JavaScript, JQuery. 
• Experience developing/consuming RESTAPIs
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages Like Java, Python and JavaScript frameworks(e.g. Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g.MSSQL, MySQL), and UI/UX design
• Hands-on experience with code versioning systems like Git, SVN. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• A solid understanding of the full web technology stack and experience in developing web applications
• Strong experience with React JS framework for building visually appealing interfaces and back end frameworks like Django
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and data structures in Python
• Experience with NoSQL databases, web server technologies, designing, and developing APIs.
• Strong knowledge and work experience in AWS cloud services
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge in Agile/Scrum processes.
• Experience in Docker container usage.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Develop sophisticated web applications for drone control, data management, security, and data protection.
• Build scalable features using advanced framework concepts such as Microservices, Queues, Jobs, Events, Task Scheduling, etc.
• Integrate with Third-Party APIs/services
• Use theoretical knowledge and/or work experience to find innovative solutions to the problems at hand.
• Collaborate with team members to ideate solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Passionate to learn and adapt in a start-up environment.

Perks:

• Hands-on experience with state of the art facilities we use for robot development.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and researchers in the field of AI, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning.
• Competitive salary.
• Stock options.
• Opportunity to be an early part of the team and grow with the startup.
• Freedom of working schedule.
• Opportunity to kickstart and lead your own projects.

• Have the ability to translate UI/UX design wireframes to scalable code.
• Experience in developing pixel perfect frontend software, with deep experience in React.js
• Design, develop and maintain our user-facing products.
• Creating Restful APIs with Node.js
• Creating Decoupling architecture and microservices.
• Creating database schemas for products.
• Understanding of session management in a distributed server environment.
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write well architectured code while adhering to best practices.
• Thoroughly understand the requirements and deliver features on time.

• 1-5 years of experience with React (redux, hooks).
• 1-5 years experience with JavaScript (ES6+, modern browser APIs, async/await) or Typescript.
• 1-5 years experience with HTML/CSS & responsive websites.
• 1-5 years experience with NodeJS & MongoDB (NoSQL).

• Join an early team of founders - be a part of the founding team.
• Get first-hand startup experience and grab the opportunity to grow with us as we grow.
• Full remote work.
• Attractive base salary.