Frontend Developer

Why NxtWave

As a Frontend Developer 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end features with focus on performance, UX, and scalability
• Own state management and data flow across complex frontend systems
• Build intuitive, user-centric interfaces based on real-world feedback
• Translate product vision into modular, reusable, and testable components
• Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams for holistic solutions
• Optimize frontend architecture and continuously improve code quality
• Debug edge cases and proactively improve reliability
• Drive sprints with ownership — from planning to delivery
• Contribute to frontend best practices, tooling, and architecture decisions
• Mentor peers and guide interns to build strong engineering culture

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and modern HTML/CSS standards
• Advanced experience with React and its ecosystem (Hooks, Context, Router, etc.)
• Hands-on with complex state management patterns (MobX, Redux, or custom solutions)
• Deep understanding of Web internals, including DOM, browser rendering, performance optimization
• Familiarity with frontend build systems and tooling — Webpack, Babel, Vite, NPM/Yarn
• Strong grasp of the web development ecosystem, including security, accessibility (a11y), and SEO fundamentals
• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, user-focused features end-to-end
• Comfortable working with REST APIs, backend data flow, and integrating services
• Solid command over Git workflows and CI practices
• Exposure to automated testing (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress) and quality-first mindset
• Product-first thinker: can break down problem statements and deliver iterative solutions rapidly
• Passionate about engineering culture — clean code, performance, reusability, and documentation

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