Affordable Node.js API Development TeamAPI Development
Hire a dedicated Node.js API team that ships in 12 weeks. Fixed pricing from $80K, no hourly surprises.
IRPR builds affordable Node.js API development teams that ship RESTful APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and microservices. We use Express, Fastify, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS Lambda to deliver production-ready APIs on time and on budget.
Every team ships a working API in 12-14 weeks for a fixed price between $80K and $250K. We handle compliance for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2. You get full code ownership, CI/CD pipelines, and Sentry error monitoring built in.
We work with startup CTOs who need a scalable backend for their SaaS product, engineering leads at healthcare companies migrating to Node.js, ecommerce owners building custom checkout APIs, and fintech founders launching payment integrations.
Types of software we ship.
RESTful API development
Build stateless REST APIs with Express or Fastify. Integrates with Stripe, Twilio, or any third-party service.
GraphQL API development
Create flexible GraphQL APIs using Apollo Server or Hasura. Lets frontend teams query exactly what they need.
Microservices API development
Deploy independent Node.js services with message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka. Scales horizontally on AWS ECS.
Real-time API development
Build WebSocket and Server-Sent Events APIs with Socket.io or Pusher. Powers live dashboards, chat, and notifications.
Third-party API integration
Connect your app to Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, or custom APIs. Includes rate limiting, retries, and error handling.
API gateway and proxy development
Set up Kong or Express Gateway to manage authentication, throttling, and routing for multiple backend services.
Serverless API development
Build APIs on AWS Lambda or Vercel Functions with zero server management. Pay only for what you use.
API documentation and testing
Generate OpenAPI/Swagger docs and run automated tests with Jest and Supertest. Keeps your API reliable and developer-friendly.
We build for every business type.
Healthcare
Fintech
Ecommerce
SaaS
Logistics and Travel
Why hire an affordable Node.js API development team
IRPR gives you a senior team that ships fast, stays within budget, and delivers clean code you own.
A dedicated Node.js API team from IRPR starts with a 2-week Roadmap phase where we define endpoints, data models, and integrations. You get a fixed price and a clear timeline before any code is written. No scope creep, no surprise charges.
Our engineers have built APIs for 200+ products across 50 countries. We ship with automated tests, CI/CD via GitHub Actions, and error tracking with Sentry. Your API goes live with monitoring and documentation ready.
Generic dev shops vs IRPR's Node.js API team
Most agencies bill hourly and hand off messy code. IRPR delivers a fixed-price API with full ownership and a clear timeline.
Generic dev shops often start coding without a clear plan. They bill hourly, so costs balloon. You get code with no tests, no documentation, and no CI/CD. When you need changes, you pay more.
IRPR works differently. We define the entire API in a Roadmap phase at week 2. You get a fixed price, a delivery date, and a team of senior Node.js engineers. Every API ships with automated tests, OpenAPI docs, and a CI/CD pipeline.
- Hourly billing, no cost cap
- No written Roadmap or architecture plan
- Junior or mixed-skill engineers
- No automated tests or CI/CD
- No API documentation included
- You have no leverage for fixes
- Fixed price from $80K
- 2-week Roadmap with endpoint specs
- Senior Node.js engineers only
- Automated tests + CI/CD on GitHub Actions
- OpenAPI/Swagger docs included
- Full code ownership and 30-day warranty
How IRPR builds your Node.js API in 12 weeks
Our process moves from idea to production with a clear plan, weekly demos, and zero surprises.
Every project follows a 4-phase framework: Idea, Roadmap, Product, Release. By week 2 you have a complete API specification and a fixed price. By week 12 you have a live, tested API with monitoring and documentation.
We use Agile sprints with 2-week cycles. You see working endpoints every sprint. Changes are easy because we plan for them. Your API is production-ready from day one.
What ships with your Node.js API project
Every API comes with the tools you need to maintain, monitor, and scale it yourself.
You own everything. Source code, tests, documentation, and infrastructure-as-code are all in your repository. You can deploy without us.
We include error tracking with Sentry, logging with Winston or Pino, and uptime monitoring with Healthchecks.io. Your API is observable from day one.
- Source code in your GitHub or GitLab repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Automated unit and integration tests (Jest + Supertest)
- OpenAPI 3.0 specification
- Postman collection for manual testing
- Sentry error tracking configured
- Health check endpoint and uptime monitoring
- Docker Compose for local development
- Database migration scripts (Knex or TypeORM)
- 30-day post-launch support and bug fixes
What we ship in this practice.
Patient portal API for a telehealth startup
Built a HIPAA-compliant REST API with Express and PostgreSQL. Reduced patient data retrieval time from 30 seconds to under 200ms. Integrated with Twilio for appointment reminders.
Payment processing API for a fintech platform
Developed a PCI-DSS compliant API using Fastify and Stripe Connect. Handled 15,000 transactions per day with 99.9% uptime. Cut payment failures by 40% with retry logic.
Inventory management API for an ecommerce brand
Created a GraphQL API with Apollo Server and Redis caching. Synced inventory across Shopify and Amazon in real time. Reduced overselling incidents by 90%.
Subscription billing API for a SaaS company
Deployed a microservices API with NestJS and RabbitMQ. Managed 50,000 active subscriptions with Stripe Billing. Automated dunning emails reduced churn by 15%.
Real-time fleet tracking API for a logistics firm
Built a WebSocket API with Socket.io and MongoDB change streams. Tracked 2,000 vehicles with sub-second latency. Reduced dispatch response time by 60%.
Booking engine API for a travel platform
Developed a serverless API on AWS Lambda and DynamoDB. Integrated with Amadeus and Sabre for flight and hotel data. Handled 10,000 bookings per hour during peak season.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price from $80K
Every API project gets a fixed quote after the 2-week Roadmap phase. You never pay per hour. No invoices exceed the agreed price.
Senior Node.js engineers only
IRPR hires senior engineers with 7+ years of experience. No juniors, no outsourcing. Every engineer has shipped production APIs for at least 5 clients.
12-week delivery guarantee
Your API ships in 12-14 weeks or we discount the overrun. Our track record is 98% on-time delivery across 200+ projects.
Full code ownership
You own every line of code. Source, tests, docs, and deployment scripts go into your repository. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in.
Compliance built in
We build HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliant APIs by default. Encryption, access controls, and audit logs are part of every project.
30-day post-launch support
After release, we monitor your API for 30 days. We fix bugs, answer questions, and ensure your team can deploy independently.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
30-minute discovery call. No deck. We'll tell you honestly what it takes, how long, and how much.
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