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Chirag Kakkad

@chiragkakkad

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Senior full-stack software engineer specializing in PHP/Laravel, React, Node.js, and APIs.

India

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What I'm looking for

I want to own features end-to-end—designing scalable APIs, improving architecture, and shipping reliably with strong CI/CD. I’m looking for Agile teams where I can lead through code review and mentoring, collaborate with clients, and keep raising engineering quality.

I’m a senior full-stack software engineer with 9+ years building and scaling web applications, with deep hands-on expertise across PHP/Laravel, React, Angular, Vue.js, and Node.js. I design REST API and GraphQL solutions, and I take ownership of system architecture from technical design through deployment with clean, performant, maintainable code.

As a Team Lead (Senior Full-Stack Engineer) at Brainvire InfoTech Pvt. Ltd., I architect and deliver solutions across PHP/Laravel, React, and Node.js for 10+ client engagements. I design and review system architecture, APIs, and database schemas to support performance and scalability, while also setting up CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Jenkins.

I actively raise engineering quality through code reviews and mentoring. I enforce best practices, reduce defects, and guide junior and mid-level developers on debugging, problem-solving, and modern framework usage, while translating business requirements into realistic technical plans with clients.

I’ve progressed from Software Engineer to Senior and Team Lead roles while strengthening my backend and integration capabilities. I’m a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) with Agile/Scrum experience, and I bring a practical, team-focused mindset grounded in quality, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Team Lead, Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Current

Brainvire InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Architected and built full-stack solutions across PHP/Laravel, React, and Node.js for multiple client engagements, balancing hands-on delivery with technical leadership. Set up CI/CD pipelines, reviewed system architecture and code quality, and mentored junior and mid-level developers.

PHP Laravel React Node.Js Development System Architecture Database Design MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB Azure DevOps Docker Jenkins CI CD Technical Mentoring Agile Scrum

Senior Software Engineer

Brainvire InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Developed and maintained backend services and APIs using PHP/Laravel and Node.js, integrating with React and Angular front ends. Set up CI/CD pipelines and Agile workflows using Azure, Docker, and Jenkins, and supported delivery planning and engineering standards.

PHP Laravel Node React Angular CI CD Azure Docker Jenkins Agile Scrum Code Quality Performance Optimization Scalability Technical Mentoring Agile Workflows

Software Engineer

Brainvire InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.

Jun 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Developed and maintained PHP/Laravel applications with a focus on code quality, performance, and scalability. Mentored junior developers on coding standards, debugging, and framework usage.

PHP Laravel Code Quality Performance Optimization Scalability Debugging Technical Mentoring

Software Engineer

The One Technologies

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (3 months)

Developed software solutions using PHP and Laravel to improve system efficiency and functionality for client projects. Designed REST APIs and collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system integrations.

PHP Laravel REST APIs System Integration API Design

Software Engineer

XcelTec Interactive Private Limited

Feb 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Engineered and maintained PHP-based applications using Yii2 and CodeIgniter. Built and refined APIs and backend architecture to improve system performance and scalability.

PHP CodeIgniter API Development backend architecture Performance Optimization Scalability

Jr. PHP Developer

Pixometry Infotech Pvt Ltd

Mar 2017 - Jan 2018 (10 months)

Contributed to client projects by developing PHP-based web applications and supporting requirements gathering and technical specification design. Built dynamic pages using PHP and MySQL to enhance the user experience.

PHP Web Development MySQL Web Applications Requirements Gathering Technical Specifications