Software Development Engineer

CTC: 15-18 LPA (Fixed) + 9 Lakhs Retention Bonus over 3 Years.

Why NxtWave

As a Full Stack SDE I at NxtWave, you will:

• Get first-hand experience building applications and see them released to NxtWave learners within weeks.
• 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 the freedom to experiment and learn from mistakes (Fail Fast, Learn Faster).
• Gain first-hand experience scaling the features you build as the company grows rapidly.
• Build in a world-class developer environment by following clean coding principles and scalable code architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship user-centric features spanning frontend, backend, and database systems under guidance.
• Define and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs, along with efficient and scalable database schemas.
• Build reusable and maintainable frontend components using modern state management practices.
• Develop backend services using Node.js or Python while 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 best practices.
• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms, and Problem Solving.
• Passion for building real-world applications and eagerness to learn full-stack development.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, Python, React, Node.js, or other web development technologies is a plus (not mandatory).
• Exposure to coding through personal projects, internships, or hackathons is a bonus.
• Enthusiasm for writing clean, maintainable code and learning modern engineering practices.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.