Your Top Node.js Backend Development PartnerBackend Development Partner
We build Node.js backends that handle 10x traffic without a rewrite. Ship a production-grade API in 8-12 weeks on a fixed budget.
IRPR is a top node.js backend development partner that builds production-grade APIs, microservices, and real-time backends using Node.js, Express, NestJS, PostgreSQL, and Redis. We do not outsource to junior devs. Every engineer on your project has 8+ years of experience with Node.js and has shipped at least 5 production backends.
We deliver a working backend in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price starting at $80K and going to $250K depending on complexity. All backends include automated CI/CD (GitHub Actions), error monitoring (Sentry), and containerized deployment (Docker, AWS ECS). We comply with HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and FERPA out of the box.
Our Node.js backend clients include CTOs at funded startups who need a scalable API before Series A, VP of Engineering at mid-market SaaS companies migrating from monoliths to microservices, and product managers at healthcare or fintech companies who need HIPAA-compliant backends without hiring an internal team.
Types of software we ship.
REST API with Express
Stateless, versioned REST APIs with JWT auth and rate limiting. Ships with OpenAPI docs and Postman collections.
GraphQL API with Apollo
Single endpoint GraphQL backends with Apollo Server and Prisma. Typed resolvers and real-time subscriptions via WebSockets.
Microservices with NestJS
Modular microservices using NestJS, RabbitMQ or Kafka, and Docker. Each service deploys independently with health checks.
Real-time Backend with Socket.io
WebSocket backends for live dashboards, chat, or collaborative editing. Redis-backed pub/sub for horizontal scaling.
Serverless Backend with AWS Lambda
Event-driven Node.js functions on AWS Lambda with API Gateway and DynamoDB. Cold starts under 500ms
File Processing Pipeline
Upload, process, and serve images or videos with Sharp and FFmpeg. S3, CloudFront, and signed URLs for secure delivery.
Data Sync Engine
Sync data between third-party APIs (Salesforce, Stripe, HubSpot) and your database. Backgound jobs with BullMQ and Redis.
Admin Dashboard Backend
Role-based admin dashboards with nested CRUD, audit logs, and CSV export. Built with AdminJS or custom React frontend.
We build for every business type.
SaaS platforms
healthcare apps
fintech solutions
ecommerce and retail
media and content
What a Top Node.js Backend Development Partner Ships
Our Node.js backends are not generic skeletons. Every project ships with production essentials.
We start with your API specification and database schema in week 1. By week 3 you hit a working endpoint. By week 8 you get a complete backend with auth, logging, error handling, and automated tests. We use Express or NestJS for the web layer, Prisma or Sequelize for the database, and BullMQ or Kafka for background jobs.
Every deployment runs on AWS ECS with Docker containers, a CI/CD pipeline, and Sentry error tracking. We also include a staging environment with production-like data. You get full ownership of the source code and infrastructure scripts from day one.
Why Generic Dev Shops Fail at Node.js Backends
Most agencies promise Node.js but deliver boilerplate that crumbles under load.
Generic shops assign junior developers who copy-paste Stack Overflow patterns. They skip load testing, ignore error handling, and ship APIs with 500ms response times. You get a monolith that cannot scale beyond 50 concurrent users.
IRPR assigns senior engineers who design for scale from day one. We implement connection pooling with PgBouncer, caching with Redis, and async workers with BullMQ. Your API handles 10,000 requests per minute without a single timeout.
- Junior devs on the project
- No load testing or stress tests
- Monolithic Express app with no separation
- No CI/CD pipeline - manual deploys
- No error tracking or monitoring
- Hourly billing with no scope control
- Senior engineers with 8+ years experience
- Load tested to 10,000 req/min
- Modular microservices with NestJS or clean Express layers
- Automated CI/CD on GitHub Actions to AWS ECS
- Sentry error tracking and Datadog monitoring
- Fixed price locked from Roadmap phase onward
How We Build Your Node.js Backend in 8 Steps
From idea to production API in 8 weeks. Every phase has a clear deliverable.
We follow a four-phase process: Roadmap, Sprint 0, Build, and Release. Each phase has a fixed duration and a concrete output. There is no unlimited discovery or scope creep.
Your project starts with a 2-week Roadmap phase where we define the API contract, database schema, and deployment architecture. Then we build in 2-week sprints, deploying to staging every Friday. By week 8 you have a production-ready backend.
What Ships with Every Node.js Backend
We do not hand over a zip file. You get a production system with documentation and support.
Your backend includes everything needed to run, monitor, and extend. We set up your AWS account, configure CloudWatch alerts, and write deployment runbooks. You can hand off to your internal team or continue with IRPR for additional features.
All source code is in a private GitHub repo with branch protection rules and required pull request reviews. We also provide a Postman collection and a Markdown API guide.
- Source code in your private GitHub repository
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions deploying to AWS ECS
- Docker-based local development environment
- Sentry error tracking with alerts
- CloudWatch dashboards for API metrics
- Postman collection with all endpoint examples
- Staging environment on a separate subdomain
- One-page deployment runbook
- API documentation in OpenAPI 3.0 format
- Database migration scripts with rollback
What we ship in this practice.
Real-time analytics dashboard for a SaaS startup
Built a Node.js backend with Socket.io and Redis that streams 50,000 events per minute to 1,200 concurrent dashboard users. Reduced time to load analytics from 12 seconds to under 200ms. Tech: Node.js, Express, Socket.io, Redis, AWS ECS.
HIPAA-compliant patient portal API for a telemedicine company
Designed a multi-tenant backend with NestJS and PostgreSQL that processes 10,000 patient records per day. Passed HIPAA audit on first review. Tech: NestJS, TypeORM, PostgreSQL, AWS KMS, Docker.
Payment processing microservice for a fintech platform
Built a PCI-DSS compliant Node.js microservice that handles 200,000 monthly transactions via Stripe Connect. Reduced payment processing failures from 3% to 0.2%. Tech: Node.js, Express, Stripe API, BullMQ, MongoDB.
Inventory sync engine for an ecommerce brand
Created a data sync backend using NestJS and BullMQ that syncs inventory between Shopify, Amazon, and 3 warehouses every 5 minutes. Eliminated overselling and saved $40,000/month in chargebacks. Tech: NestJS, BullMQ, PostgreSQL, Redis, Shopify API.
Real-time collaboration backend for an EdTech platform
Built a WebSocket-based backend with Socket.io and Redis that supports 500 concurrent editors with CRDT conflict resolution. Latency under 50ms for all users. Tech: Node.js, Socket.io, Redis, MongoDB, AWS ECS.
Property listing API for a real estate marketplace
Developed a GraphQL backend with Apollo Server that aggregates MLS data from 12 sources and serves 1 million property records to a React frontend. Tech: Node.js, Apollo Server, Prisma, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote in the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. We have shipped 200+ projects this way, and 98% of them hit the original budget.
Senior engineers only
Every developer on your project has 8+ years of Node.js experience and has shipped at least 5 production backends. We do not have junior bench roles. Our team averages 10 years of experience.
Built for production, not demo
We include error tracking (Sentry), monitoring (Datadog), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and load testing (k6) from day one. Your backend is ready for real users, not a wireframe.
Compliance-ready by default
We build to HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and FERPA standards. For healthcare or fintech projects, we include audit logs, data encryption at rest and in transit, and role-based access controls without extra cost.
Own everything you pay for
You get full ownership of the source code, infrastructure scripts, and documentation from day one. No licenses, no lock-in, no recurring fees. You can take the code and run it yourself or hire any other team.
Start in 2 weeks, not 2 months
We can start your project within 14 days of signing the agreement. Our onboarding process is documented and repeatable. We have shipped backends for clients in 50 countries using an async-first workflow with guaranteed overlap hours per day.
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.