Lokendra Kala
Backend Tech Lead | Laravel, PHP, REST APIs, AWS, Redis
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Backend Tech Lead with 9+ years of experience building scalable web applications and high-performance backend systems using Laravel, PHP, Yii2, CodeIgniter, and CakePHP. Specialized in RESTful APIs, MySQL optimization, Redis caching, AWS infrastructure, and scalable application architecture. Experienced in leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and delivering enterprise platforms including CRM systems, payroll solutions, social networking applications, and service marketplaces.
Experience
Backend Tech Lead at Sequifi India Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2025-04 – Present)
- Led backend development using Laravel and PHP for scalable enterprise applications.
- Designed and optimized MySQL database architecture for performance and maintainability.
- Developed RESTful APIs for platform integrations and frontend communication.
- Improved application performance through Redis caching and backend optimization.
- Coordinated Agile workflows and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
- Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews.
Tech Lead at Consultants From Asia (2022-07 – 2025-04)
- Built and maintained scalable web applications using Laravel, CodeIgniter, and Yii frameworks.
- Designed backend systems and optimized database structures using MySQL and MongoDB.
- Developed secure REST APIs and integrated third-party services.
- Led Agile development workflows and collaborated with business stakeholders.
- Mentored developers and improved development standards across projects.
Senior Developer at ITechnolabs (2020-11 – 2021-11)
- Developed backend solutions using Laravel and CodeIgniter frameworks.
- Integrated APIs for seamless data synchronization across multiple platforms.
- Collaborated with UI/UX teams to improve usability and application performance.
Developer at CIS (2018-07 – 2020-11)
- Developed custom backend modules and enterprise application features.
- Improved application speed using Redis caching techniques.
- Designed optimized MySQL database schemas and queries.
Developer at Tudip Technologies (2016-11 – 2018-07)
- Integrated third-party APIs and external services into web applications.
- Developed unit tests using PHPUnit to improve code reliability.
- Collaborated with QA teams to identify and resolve production issues.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) – Truba College of Engineering & Technology (2012 – 2016)
