Full Stack Developer (Team Lead)

Digital Aptech; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Aptech is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer who will lead a team, communicate with clients, and contribute to architecture while delivering robust web applications. The role combines hands-on development with sprint planning and mentorship.

The candidate should have deep experience in Node.js, Next.js, Laravel, and MySQL, along with strong REST API capabilities and frontend fundamentals. Prior leadership and client-facing responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full stack development
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Next.js (React ecosystem)
• Solid Laravel (PHP) experience
• Strong MySQL skills: schema design and optimization
• Experience building RESTful APIs
• Frontend fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Prior team lead or senior developer role managing a small-to-mid-sized team
• Demonstrated client-facing experience: requirement gathering and updates
• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum practices and sprint planning
• Git and collaborative development workflows

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web apps using Node.js, Next.js, and Laravel
• Build front-end and back-end components for high performance
• Design and manage MySQL schemas and queries
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
• Write clean, documented code and conduct code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve stack-wide issues
• Lead sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives in Agile/Scrum
• Break down requirements into user stories and assign tasks
• Mentor junior/mid developers and monitor delivery timelines
• Coordinate with QA, design, and cross-functional teams

Skills

Node.js

Next.js

React

Laravel

MySQL

REST APIs

HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript

Git

Agile/Scrum

Client-facing

Team leadership

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong technical expertise and proven leadership capabilities to join our team. This role goes beyond hands‑on development — you will be responsible for client communication, sprint planning, and mentoring/managing a team of developers, while actively contributing to architecture and code. The ideal candidate is someone who can balance strong technical delivery with team leadership and client‑facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Node.js, Next.js, and Laravel
• Build and optimize both front‑end and back‑end components, ensuring high performance and responsiveness
• Design and manage MySQL database schemas, write optimized queries, and ensure data integrity
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and third‑party services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following best practices
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack

Client Interaction

• Participate in client calls to understand requirements, provide technical inputs, and gather feedback
• Translate client requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks for the team
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to clients and stakeholders
• Act as a key technical point of contact for client queries and concerns

Team & Project Management

• Lead sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives following Agile/Scrum methodology
• Break down project requirements into user stories, estimate effort, and assign tasks to team members
• Mentor and guide junior/mid‑level developers, supporting their technical growth
• Monitor team performance, ensure timely delivery, and manage project timelines
• Coordinate with QA, design, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Identify project risks and roadblocks, and proactively propose solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full stack development
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Next.js (React ecosystem)
• Solid hands‑on experience with Laravel (PHP framework)
• Strong command over MySQL — schema design, query optimization, indexing
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Good understanding of front‑end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Prior experience in a team lead or senior developer role managing a small‑to‑mid‑sized team
• Demonstrated experience in client‑facing roles — requirement gathering, status updates, and communication
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices, sprint planning, and estimation techniques
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with deployment processes and basic understanding of cloud/hosting environments

Good to Have

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to project management tools (Jira, Trello, ClickUp, etc.)
• Understanding of UI/UX best practices
• Experience with TypeScript

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (client interaction is a core part of this role)
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to multitask between hands‑on coding, planning, and client communication
• Problem‑solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Ownership and accountability for project outcomes