Node.js Development Services
Scalable APIs & Backend Systems
APIs, microservices, and backend systems built by senior engineers who've shipped for companies like ESPN and Pine Labs.
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Node.js Development Services
APIs, microservices, real-time systems, and the backend your product runs on.
API Development (REST and GraphQL)
Fast, versioned, well-documented APIs. REST for mobile backends, GraphQL for complex frontend queries. Authentication, rate limiting, and proper error handling from day one. Not bolted on later.
Microservices Architecture
Monolith to microservices, done right. Service boundaries aligned to business domains, inter-service communication via message queues or gRPC, independent deployment and scaling per service. We design for the team you have, not the one you wish you had.
Real-Time Applications
Chat systems, live notifications, collaborative editing, streaming dashboards. We use WebSockets (Socket.IO, ws) and event-driven patterns where data needs to flow the moment it changes. Not everything needs to be real-time, and we will tell you when polling is good enough.
Backend for Frontend (BFF)
A custom backend layer that aggregates data from multiple services and shapes it for your specific frontend. Your React or Next.js app gets exactly what it needs in one call instead of five. Fewer round trips, faster load times, simpler frontend code.
Legacy Backend Modernization
Migrating PHP, Ruby, or aging Express apps to modern Node.js architecture. We pick NestJS when your team needs enterprise structure, Fastify when throughput is the bottleneck, or Express when simplicity matters most. The framework follows the problem, not the other way around.
Cloud-Native Backend Services
Serverless functions (AWS Lambda, Vercel Functions), containerized services (Docker + Kubernetes), event-driven architectures (SQS, EventBridge, Kafka). Backends that scale with traffic and cost nothing when idle. No over-provisioning, no cold-start surprises.
Is Node.js Right for Your Backend?
The right tool for the job, not the trendy one.
REST APIs and GraphQL services
Non-blocking I/O handles thousands of concurrent API calls without choking under load
Real-time applications (chat, notifications, live dashboards)
Event-driven architecture and native WebSocket support built for persistent connections
Microservices architecture
Lightweight runtime with fast cold starts and a small memory footprint per service
Full-stack JavaScript teams
Same language across frontend and backend. Shared types with TypeScript. Fewer context switches, faster cycles.
Not always the right call for CPU-intensive processing like video encoding or ML model training, or for teams deeply invested in Python or Java with no JavaScript experience. We'll tell you upfront if something else fits better.
We’ve recommended Python and Go over Node.js when the workload demanded it.
How We Deliver Node.js Projects
Working software every sprint, not just progress updates.
Architecture and Discovery (1-2 weeks)
We map your system requirements, traffic patterns, and integration points. You get a technical proposal covering service boundaries, database selection, API design approach, hosting recommendation, and CI/CD pipeline setup. No code written until the architecture makes sense.
API Design and Data Modeling (1-2 weeks)
API contracts documented in OpenAPI or GraphQL schema before a single endpoint is built. Database schema designed, relationships mapped, migration strategy defined. Your frontend team can start building against mocked endpoints immediately.
Development and Iteration (6-16 weeks)
Sprint-based delivery with working API endpoints shipped every two weeks. Automated tests written alongside features, not after. Your team gets access to staging environments from week one. You see real progress, not slide decks.
Load Testing and Hardening (1-2 weeks)
We simulate production traffic patterns, find bottlenecks, and fix them. Connection pooling, query optimization, caching layers, rate limiting. Nothing ships until it handles your expected load with headroom to spare.
Handoff and Support
Complete documentation auto-generated from code, architecture decision records explaining every major choice, and runbooks for common operations. Your team owns the system entirely. We offer an optional support retainer if you want ongoing optimization, but there is no lock-in.
Our Node.js Stack
Every tool earns its place. Here’s what we ship with and why.
| Layer | Tools | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Node.js 22 LTS | Long-term support, native ESM, meaningful performance gains over older versions |
| Framework | NestJS, Fastify, Express | NestJS for enterprise patterns, Fastify for raw throughput, Express for ecosystem breadth |
| Language | TypeScript (strict mode) | Type safety across the full stack. Non-negotiable on our projects. |
| ORM / Query | Prisma, Drizzle ORM | Prisma for type-safe queries and migrations. Drizzle when targeting edge or serverless runtimes. |
| Database | PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis | Postgres for relational data, MongoDB for document workloads, Redis for caching and job queues |
| Message Queue | BullMQ, AWS SQS, RabbitMQ | BullMQ for straightforward background jobs. SQS or RabbitMQ for service-to-service communication. |
| API Style | REST, GraphQL (Apollo), gRPC | REST for public-facing APIs, GraphQL for frontend flexibility, gRPC for low-latency internal calls |
| Auth | Passport.js, JWT, OAuth2 | Strategy-based auth with Passport, stateless tokens via JWT, third-party login with OAuth2 |
| Testing | Jest, Vitest, Supertest | Unit and integration tests alongside every feature. Supertest for API endpoint validation. |
| Hosting | AWS (ECS, Lambda), GCP, Vercel | Containers when you need control, serverless when cost efficiency matters |
| CI/CD | GitHub Actions, Docker | Automated test runs, container builds, and zero-downtime deployments on every merge |
| Monitoring | Datadog, Sentry, Prometheus + Grafana | APM for performance bottlenecks, Sentry for error tracking, Grafana for custom dashboards |
We pick the framework based on your constraints. NestJS for enterprise structure, Fastify for raw throughput, Express for ecosystem breadth. There is no single right answer.
Discuss Your Node.js Project
Whether it’s APIs, microservices, or a full backend migration, we’re happy to talk through your situation.
Schedule a CallNo sales pitch. Just an honest conversation.
What you get
Engineers with 4+ years building production Node.js systems in NestJS, Express, or Fastify. Full backend capability spanning API design, database optimization, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure. TypeScript as standard. Clean, tested, documented code.
Our team is based in India with flexible hours overlapping US EST and PST time zones.
Hire Node.js Developers
Senior Node.js engineers who plug into your team and ship from week one.
Dedicated Developer
Engineers with 4+ years building production Node.js systems in NestJS, Express, or Fastify. Full backend capability spanning API design, database optimization, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure.
Ongoing backend development, 3-month minimum engagement
Backend Pod (2-4 Engineers + Lead)
A self-contained team that owns full API or service delivery. Architecture, implementation, testing, and deployment covered.
Full API or service ownership, 6-month minimum engagement
Project-Based Delivery
Fixed-scope engagement with clear deliverables, timeline, and budget. Defined API contracts, agreed milestones, and transparent pricing.
Defined scope with clear deliverables, scope-dependent
Starting at $3,500/month per developer for full-time dedicated engagement.
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Node.js Development Services Project?
Tell us about your backend requirements. Whether it’s APIs, microservices, or a full system migration, we’ll give honest architecture guidance.
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Node.js Development FAQ
It depends on scope. An API backend for a mobile app with 10-20 endpoints typically runs $15,000 to $40,000. A microservices platform with 5-10 services sits in the $50,000 to $150,000 range. Enterprise backends with complex integrations, auth systems, and real-time features can run $100,000 to $300,000 or more. Our architecture consultation is free and scopes your specific project.