Software Development Engineer - II

Job Description

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.