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Get a Node.js backend built by senior engineers in 8-12 weeks. Fixed price from $80K to $250K with full code ownership.
IRPR builds Node.js backends for web apps, APIs, and microservices. We use Express.js, NestJS, Fastify, and PostgreSQL or MongoDB for data storage. Every project ships with a CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions and monitoring via Sentry.
A typical Node.js backend project takes 8-12 weeks from roadmap to release. Pricing is fixed: $80K for a standard API or microservice, up to $250K for complex systems with multiple services, real-time features, and third-party integrations. All code is owned by you.
Founders building a SaaS MVP hire us to ship a production-ready Node.js backend without hiring a full team. CTOs at mid-market companies use us to build or rebuild internal tools and customer-facing APIs. Agencies outsource Node.js development to us when they need senior engineers on a fixed timeline.
Types of software we ship.
REST API development
Build a RESTful API with Express.js or Fastify. Includes authentication, rate limiting, and Swagger documentation.
GraphQL API development
Build a GraphQL API using Apollo Server or NestJS. Supports subscriptions, caching, and federated schemas.
Microservices architecture
Design and build microservices with Node.js, RabbitMQ or Kafka for message queues, and Docker for containerization.
Real-time backend
Build real-time features with Socket.IO or WebSockets. Used for live chat, notifications, and collaborative editing.
SaaS backend
Build a multi-tenant SaaS backend with Stripe billing, user roles, and subscription management. Deployed on AWS or GCP.
Serverless backend
Build a serverless backend with AWS Lambda and API Gateway. Auto-scales to zero and costs based on usage.
Backend for mobile apps
Build a Node.js backend that powers iOS and Android apps. Includes push notifications, file uploads, and offline sync.
Ecommerce backend
Build a custom ecommerce backend with inventory management, payment processing via Stripe, and order fulfillment APIs.
We build for every business type.
Startups and SaaS
Healthcare and Fintech
Ecommerce and Retail
Media and Content
Enterprise and Internal Tools
Node.js backend development cost breakdown
Your Node.js backend cost depends on scope, complexity, and integrations. Here are real numbers from 200+ projects.
A basic Node.js REST API with 10-15 endpoints, user authentication, and a PostgreSQL database costs $80K-$120K. This includes the roadmap, development, deployment, and 30 days of post-release support. The build takes 8-10 weeks.
A complex Node.js backend with microservices, real-time features, third-party integrations (Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid), and admin dashboards costs $150K-$250K. Timeline is 10-12 weeks. Every project includes automated testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.
Generic dev shop vs IRPR: Node.js backend development
Most agencies charge hourly and deliver late. IRPR charges a fixed price and ships on time.
Hourly billing creates misaligned incentives. The longer the project takes, the more you pay. Scope creep is common, and you have no idea what the final bill will be.
IRPR gives you a fixed price after the roadmap phase (week 2). You know the exact cost before we write a single line of code. We ship in 8-12 weeks, and you own everything.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- No fixed timeline
- Scope creep without change orders
- Junior developers on your project
- Code you don't own
- No post-release support
- Fixed price from $80K
- 8-12 week delivery
- Roadmap locks scope before build
- Senior engineers only (10+ years)
- Full code ownership
- 30 days free support after launch
How IRPR builds your Node.js backend
We follow a 4-phase process: Idea, Roadmap, Product, Release. Here is how it works for Node.js backend development.
Phase 1 (Idea) takes 1 week. We review your requirements, user stories, and existing codebase. You get a project brief with estimated cost range and timeline.
Phase 2 (Roadmap) takes 1 week. We produce a detailed technical specification: architecture diagram, API endpoints, database schema, and deployment plan. You approve the roadmap before we build.
What ships with your Node.js backend
Every Node.js backend project includes these deliverables by default. No hidden costs.
You get a production-ready backend deployed on your AWS or GCP account. All source code is in your GitHub repository. No proprietary frameworks or lock-in.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
- Automated test suite (Jest, 90%+ coverage)
- API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Database schema and migration scripts
- Docker container configuration
- Deployment scripts for AWS or GCP
- Sentry error tracking setup
- Logging with Winston or Pino
- 30 days post-release support
What we ship in this practice.
SaaS subscription backend
Built a multi-tenant Node.js backend with NestJS and PostgreSQL. Integrated Stripe for billing and SendGrid for transactional emails. Reduced time to market by 10 weeks compared to building in-house. Tech stack: NestJS, TypeORM, Stripe, SendGrid.
Real-time chat API
Built a real-time messaging backend using Socket.IO and Redis. Supports 50,000 concurrent connections with 200ms latency. Used by a healthcare platform for secure patient-provider chat. Tech stack: Socket.IO, Redis, MongoDB, AWS ECS.
Ecommerce order processing API
Built a Node.js backend for a multi-vendor marketplace. Handles 10,000 orders per day with inventory sync across 3 warehouses. Integrated Stripe Connect for split payments. Tech stack: Express.js, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Bull queue.
Fintech payment gateway
Built a PCI-DSS compliant Node.js backend for a payment gateway. Processes 500 transactions per second with idempotency keys and webhook retries. Tech stack: Fastify, MongoDB, Redis, Plaid.
Internal analytics dashboard backend
Built a Node.js backend that aggregates data from 12 internal APIs into a single GraphQL endpoint. Reduced dashboard load time from 8 seconds to 400ms. Tech stack: Apollo Server, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker.
Video streaming platform backend
Built a Node.js backend for a video-on-demand platform. Handles video upload, transcoding with FFmpeg, and adaptive bitrate streaming via AWS MediaConvert. Supports 1,000 concurrent viewers. Tech stack: Express.js, S3, MediaConvert, CloudFront.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every Node.js backend project gets a fixed quote after the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges.
Senior engineers only
Our team averages 12 years of Node.js experience. No junior developers. Every engineer has shipped production backends for companies like Stripe, Uber, and Airbnb.
Full code ownership
You own all source code, documentation, and deployment scripts. No licenses, no royalties, no lock-in. IRPR does not use proprietary frameworks.
8-12 week delivery
We ship production-ready Node.js backends in 8-12 weeks. Our process is optimized for speed: 1 week idea, 1 week roadmap, 6-10 weeks build and deploy.
Compliance ready
We build Node.js backends that pass HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR audits. Includes encrypted data storage, audit logs, and role-based access control.
Post-release support included
Every project includes 30 days of free post-release support. We monitor Sentry, fix bugs, and help you scale. Extended support contracts available at $5K/month.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
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