Affordable Node.js API Development PartnerDevelopment Partner
Build scalable APIs without breaking your budget. Our senior engineers deliver production-ready Node.js APIs in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing.
IRPR builds affordable Node.js APIs for startups and mid-market companies. We use Node.js with Express, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker to create RESTful and GraphQL backends that scale from day one. Every API is designed for high throughput and low latency.
We ship production-ready APIs in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing from $80K to $250K. All projects include CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and compliance with SOC 2 standards. You get full code ownership and deployable code on your infrastructure.
Typical buyers include SaaS CTOs needing a scalable backend, ecommerce founders building custom checkout APIs, fintech product managers requiring PCI-DSS compliant payment endpoints, and healthcare startups building HIPAA-compliant patient data APIs.
Types of software we ship.
RESTful API Development
Build stateless REST APIs using Express.js with PostgreSQL and Redis caching. Includes Swagger documentation and JWT authentication.
GraphQL API Development
Develop flexible GraphQL APIs with Apollo Server and Prisma. Enables frontend teams to query exactly what they need.
Microservices API Architecture
Decompose monolithic backends into Node.js microservices. Uses RabbitMQ for messaging and Docker Compose for orchestration.
Real-Time API with WebSockets
Build real-time APIs using Socket.IO and Redis Pub/Sub. Supports live notifications, chat, and collaborative features.
Serverless API with AWS Lambda
Create serverless APIs on AWS Lambda with API Gateway. Auto-scales and reduces hosting costs up to 60% compared to EC2.
API Integration & Middleware
Connect your Node.js API to third-party services like Stripe, HubSpot, Salesforce using custom middleware and webhooks.
API Security & Auth Services
Implement OAuth 2.0, SAML, or custom JWT-based auth services. Includes rate limiting and IP whitelisting for enterprise security.
API Documentation & Testing
Auto-generate interactive API docs with Swagger UI and run automated integration tests using Jest and Supertest.
We build for every business type.
SaaS platforms
Ecommerce
Fintech
Healthcare
Logistics
Why an Affordable Node.js API Development Partner Matters
Cost-effective API development doesn't mean cutting corners on quality or scalability.
Hiring an affordable Node.js API development partner like IRPR means you get senior engineers who have shipped over 200 APIs across 50 countries. We use battle-tested tools like Express, Prisma, Redis, and AWS Lambda to keep your infrastructure costs low from day one.
Our fixed-price model starts at $80K for a production-ready API with CI/CD, automated tests, and comprehensive documentation. You don't pay for discovery or scope creep. The Roadmap phase locks in deliverables, timeline, and price before any development begins.
How IRPR Compares to Generic Dev Shops
Not all Node.js API development partners deliver the same value. Here is the real difference.
Generic development shops often quote hourly rates, change scope mid-project, and deliver undocumented code. You end up with an API that barely works and no one on your team can maintain. IRPR works differently from day one.
We start with a two-week Roadmap phase where we define every endpoint, data model, and integration. You get a fixed price and timeline. After development, you get full ownership of source code, infrastructure scripts, and deployment pipelines. No surprises.
- Hourly billing that balloons beyond budget
- No fixed timeline for delivery
- Code ownership often disputed
- No documentation or test coverage
- Unclear security and compliance
- Hard to communicate with offshore teams
- Fixed price locked in Roadmap phase (week 2)
- 8-12 week delivery guaranteed
- Full code ownership in your GitHub repo
- Swagger docs and 90%+ test coverage
- SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance built-in
- English-speaking senior engineers, async-first
Our 4-Step Process for Building Your Node.js API
Every affordable Node.js API project follows a structured framework that eliminates guesswork.
We use the Idea -> Roadmap -> Product -> Release framework. This ensures we validate assumptions early and ship exactly what you need within budget. Each phase has clear deliverables and go/no-go checkpoints.
The entire process takes 8-12 weeks for most APIs. For complex integrations or microservices, we extend to 16 weeks with no change in per-sprint pricing.
What Ships with Every Node.js API Project
You get a complete, deployable system with everything needed for long-term maintenance.
We don't just write code. Every IRPR API project includes DevOps tooling, documentation, and monitoring out of the box. Your team can take over immediately after handoff.
All deliverables are checked by a peer review process. Each API passes a security checklist before deploy.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions and Docker
- Postman collection with example requests
- Swagger/OpenAPI 3.0 documentation
- Error tracking with Sentry
- Logging and monitoring with CloudWatch
- Load testing scripts (k6)
- Docker containers for local development
- Security audit report (OWASP top 10)
- Deployment playbook for AWS/GCP/Azure
What we ship in this practice.
Payment Processing API
Built a PCI-DSS compliant payment API for a fintech startup handling 10K transactions/day. Used Node.js, Express, Stripe Connect, and Square SDK. Reduced failed transaction rate by 25%.
Real-Time Chat API
Developed a WebSocket-based chat API for a SaaS customer support platform serving 5K concurrent users. Stack: Socket.IO, Redis, PostgreSQL. Achieved sub-100ms message latency.
Inventory Management API
Created a RESTful inventory sync API for an ecommerce brand with 500+ SKUs. Integrated with Shopify, Magento, and NetSuite. Cut inventory reconciliation time from 4 hours to 15 minutes.
Patient Data API (FHIR)
Built a HIPAA-compliant FHIR API for a health tech company connecting 3 EHR systems. Used Node.js, HAPI FHIR, and PostgreSQL. Enabled real-time patient data access for 50 clinics.
Shipment Tracking API
Developed a real-time tracking API for a logistics firm with 200 drivers. Integrated GPS feeds, carrier APIs (UPS, FedEx), and Google Maps. Reduced customer inquiry calls by 40%.
Content Aggregation API
Designed a news aggregation API for a media platform scraping 50+ RSS feeds and APIs. Used Node.js, Cheerio, Redis caching. Delivered 200K daily requests with 99.9% uptime.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed Price, Not Hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote during the Roadmap phase (week 2). You know the exact cost before a single line of code is written. No hourly billing, no scope creep charges.
Senior Engineers Only
Our team consists of senior Node.js developers with 7+ years average experience. Each engineer has shipped at least 10 production APIs. No junior developers.
Full Code Ownership
You own all source code, documentation, and infrastructure scripts. We push everything to your GitHub repository from day one. No proprietary frameworks or license fees.
8-12 Week Guaranteed Delivery
We commit to a fixed timeline in the Roadmap phase. 98% of our projects finish on time. If we miss the deadline, you get two weeks of free support.
Built-In Compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA)
All projects are built following SOC 2 controls. For healthcare, we also follow HIPAA security and privacy rules. We provide a compliance report with every delivery.
Post-Launch Support Included
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support. We monitor the API, fix bugs, and handle integration questions. Extended support packages available at $5K/month.
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.