Full Stack Developer (Team Lead)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and versatile Full Stack Developer to join our team in Karachi, with the ability to serve as a Team Lead. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional experience in full-stack development, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering scalable web applications. You will be responsible for leading a team of developers, architecting solutions, and ensuring high-quality code across both front-end and back-end systems.

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring best practices in coding and design.
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable web applications across front-end and back-end.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Manage database design, optimization, and integration.
• Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Proven experience in team leadership, mentoring, and project management.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Back-end expertise in Node.js, Express.js, .NET Core, or Django.
• Solid understanding of databases: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools like Docker/Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git/GitHub, and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress) and performance optimization.
• Ability to design scalable architectures and ensure security best practices.

Typical Tech Stack Skills in Karachi Companies

• Front-end: React.js, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
• Back-end: Node.js, Express.js, .NET Core, Django, Python
• Databases: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
• DevOps/Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
• Collaboration Tools: Jira, Trello, Slack, Git/GitHub
• Testing: Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Selenium