Custom Node.js development for scalable backend solutions
Leverage our Node.js app development expertise to build high-performance, event-driven applications with fast time-to-market.
Whether you're building APIs, microservices, or real-time systems, our team delivers secure and scalable solutions tailored to your business goals.
Why hire Node.js developers remotely?
Work with developers skilled in Express.js, NestJS, MongoDB, Redis, and scalable microservices—wherever they’re located.
Lower infrastructure and staffing costs by turning fixed in-house roles into flexible OPEX, ideal for startups and agile teams building with Node.js.
Easily ramp Node.js talent up or down to match backend needs, sprint cadence, or traffic spikes in real-time systems.
Remote Node.js engineers integrate quickly into your DevOps toolchain, REST/gRPC API layers, and deployment pipelines, often in just a few weeks.
Collaborate in sync with developers aligned to North American and European time zones to keep delivery cycles moving.
Remote teams bring deep backend know-how, including asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and real-time integrations via WebSockets and message queues.
Node.js development services for scalable, real-time applications
CIGen’s Node.js development services help startups and enterprises build fast, event-driven, and scalable backend systems. Whether you need robust APIs, cloud-native apps, or real-time functionality, our engineers deliver production-grade solutions using modern JavaScript tooling and proven DevOps practices on Azure.
We structure Node.js applications using Express or NestJS to enable clean separation of concerns, easier testing, and scalable feature expansion.
Our team builds full-featured backend services with secure user management, role-based access, and support for multitenancy.
CIGen developers implement async and event-based logic using Node.js’s non-blocking runtime to maximize performance in I/O-heavy systems.
Each solution is designed for seamless deployment in containerized or serverless environments, ensuring flexibility across cloud platforms.
CIGen engineers deliver versioned APIs using Express, NestJS, or Fastify—optimized for speed, maintainability, and multi-client access.
We implement OAuth2, JWT, and API key strategies to ensure secure, role-aware access across all endpoints.
Our solutions include rate limiting, caching, and request throttling using Redis, middleware, or NGINX to prevent abuse and improve performance.
APIs are documented with Swagger/OpenAPI or Postman collections to streamline onboarding and support for internal and external consumers.
We follow best practices to ensure environment-agnostic deployment, configuration separation, and consistent process management.
CIGen’s DevOps specialists set up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS CodePipeline to accelerate delivery cycles.
We integrate structured logging (Winston), monitoring (Prometheus), and centralized alerts for full production visibility.
Establish robust unit, integration, and end-to-end test coverage using Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, and GitHub Actions.
We build bi-directional communication layers using Socket.IO or native WebSocket to power real-time features like messaging, notifications, or presence.
CIGen engineers design event loops and state sync logic to ensure real-time consistency across multiple user sessions or devices.
We implement scalable messaging systems using Redis, Kafka, or RabbitMQ to decouple services and distribute workload efficiently.
Our solutions include performance dashboards and latency alerts to ensure smooth real-time experiences even under peak traffic.
Our developers use Docker and Kubernetes to manage independent services with clear lifecycles and resource boundaries.
CIGen teams implement REST, gRPC, or event-based communication between services based on reliability, latency, and data requirements.
We integrate ELK, Fluentd, or OpenTelemetry to provide visibility into individual service health, errors, and inter-service calls.
We deploy and configure API Gateways like Kong or Azure API Management for unified access control, routing, and monitoring.
We modernize legacy monoliths step-by-step, migrating backend features into independent Node.js services without full rewrites.
CIGen engineers handle schema mapping, data transformation, and synchronization between old and new systems.
We implement GraphQL, REST, or SOAP bridges so your new and old systems can coexist during phased transitions.
Legacy workflows are upgraded with modern CI/CD, code linting, and automated testing to improve software quality and release velocity.
We enforce secure coding practices, data validation, and protection against common threats like injection, XSS, and CSRF.
Certified engineers at CIGen implement CI pipelines with integrated testing, SAST, and code coverage to ensure robust delivery.
Our team enables high availability and disaster recovery through active-active or failover setups across cloud regions.
We help enterprises meet GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 requirements through structured access control, audit trails, and encryption.
Node.js tech ecosystem – technologies we work with
Node.js is at the core of our backend development toolkit. We build production-grade server-side applications using a mature ecosystem of frameworks, libraries, and tools designed for performance, modularity, and cloud-native deployment.
Struggling to scale or modernize your backend with limited in-house capacity?
Partner with CIGen to quickly onboard experienced Node.js developers and deliver secure, high-performance applications - on time and on budget.
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Dedicated team
Get a cross-functional Node.js team working exclusively on your backend systems, ideal for real-time apps, enterprise platforms, or long-term architecture modernization.
We handle API design, cloud integration, and CI/CD delivery so you can focus on scaling your product.
Staff augmentation
Add Node.js specialists to your in-house team to cover backend skill gaps or speed up feature development.
Our developers are experienced with Express, NestJS, Redis, microservices, and cloud pipelines, and can integrate seamlessly into your tech stack.
Project-based delivery
For clearly scoped backend projects—from APIs to real-time services, we manage everything from planning to production deployment.
CIGen ensures predictable outcomes with full-cycle delivery across architecture, development, QA, and cloud DevOps.
Clients about our cooperation
See what our clients say about the way our team helped them leverage their business potential.
They don’t just write code, they think through projects to make sure they find the best solution. Because of their thorough researching processes, their deliverables consistently exceed expectations.
Michael Rodriguez
CEO, InnovateTech Solutions
We are happy to share our thoughts on how professional, committed, and flexible CIGen is. The team we have worked with is always respectful and organized. Listening is one of their biggest strengths, as every time we present an idea for improvement we receive many suggestions for its realization.
Justas Beržinskas
Co-Founder at Kloogo
Working with the CIGen team is a rewarding and satisfying experience. Professionally, they are smart experts committed to understanding your needs and bringing to life what you are looking for. I think they are warm and welcoming people. I am looking forward to working again with the CIGen team.
Andreas Mildner
Co-Founder and Manager at GenieME
We have been working with CIGen for a few years. Our close cooperation brings significant value and result. They think from a business perspective, meet time-lines and budget. We have completed several projects and continue working together. Happy to recommend!
Michael Nilsson Pauli
CEO & Co-founder at Kodexe
The team addresses concerns promptly and generally completes tasks on time. Moreover, they pay close attention to the client’s needs. They work hard and take ownership of their tasks, resulting in a truly smooth collaboration.
Nandu Majeti
CTO at Rocktop Technologies
CIGen delivered a high-quality coded mobile app, which satisfied our requirements. They communicated daily and asked only relevant questions to identify the key to the project development. We were impressed with their expertise.
Alexander Schultz
CEO at Third Act
Thanks to CIGen, we reduced our technical debt and received ample support for their strategic technical initiatives. The team has a great project management approach and always aims to improve their partnership with us. Moreover, their members are proactive and highly skilled.
Karl Otto Aam
CTO at Skytech Control
Why choose Node.js for backend development?
Node.js is built for speed, scalability, and real-time performance, making it ideal for modern backend systems. Its event-driven architecture and full-stack JavaScript ecosystem accelerate development and simplify maintenance across teams.
Node.js for real-time applications
Node.js is the go-to platform for building low-latency, always-on systems that require instant data updates. Its non-blocking architecture and native WebSocket support make it ideal for chat apps, live collaboration tools, and IoT backends.
Node.js enables fast, bi-directional communication using WebSockets or libraries like Socket.IO. This allows seamless real-time features such as live chat, typing indicators, presence tracking, and push notifications.
Node.js supports synchronized collaboration for tools like whiteboards, editors, or CRMs. Shared sessions are kept in sync across users using event-based data flows and efficient state management.
With Node.js, you can stream real-time data to dashboards for logistics, finance, or operations teams. Updates are pushed to the frontend instantly without requiring users to refresh or poll data manually.
Its event-driven nature makes Node.js ideal for handling real-time data from connected sensors and devices. We use MQTT, WebSockets, or HTTP streaming to ensure low-latency interactions and high throughput.
How we hire Node.js developers for our partners
We follow a structured, hands-on process to match you with vetted Node.js engineers who fit your technical needs, team culture, and delivery goals. From the first requirements call to final onboarding, our team handles vetting, scheduling, and setup, so you can focus on building.
We clarify your project scope, tech stack, and team structure to define the Node.js developer profile you need.
Our bench is reviewed first, we prioritize available Node.js engineers already vetted and onboarded for fast allocation.
If needed, we expand the search to our wider talent network and provide 2–3 handpicked profiles that match your criteria.
Each candidate is pre-screened by our senior Node.js engineers, ensuring strong backend architecture and API experience.
We review working hours, communication tools, delivery process, and reporting setup to ensure smooth integration with your team.
You meet the top candidates for a final fit check [technical or cultural], before moving forward.
Once you make a decision, we handle contracts, access provisioning, and onboarding support so your Node.js engineer can start contributing quickly.
Node.js development services FAQ
We aim to supply our clients with exhaustive information about the way we engage in partnership for ease of doing business and transparency. We’ve collected a few facts that help you understand our processes.
Key advantages of using Node.js include:
- High performance via the V8 engine
- Asynchronous, non-blocking I/O
- Unified frontend-backend development with JavaScript
- Massive npm ecosystem
- Ideal for real-time, event-driven applications
Absolutely. Node.js is used by major enterprises like Netflix, PayPal, and Walmart for backend systems.With modular architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and performance monitoring, Node.js supports scalable, production-grade systems.
Yes, Node.js is a popular choice for building APIs, especially REST and real-time APIs.
It offers:
- Non-blocking request handling for high concurrency
- Express, Fastify, or NestJS for rapid API development
- Easy integration with databases and authentication layers
- Scalability across microservices and serverless environments
Node.js is well-suited for IoT projects due to its asynchronous, event-driven nature and ability to handle real-time data from many devices simultaneously.
Common IoT uses for Node.js include:
- Collecting sensor data via MQTT, WebSocket, or HTTP
- Streaming data to cloud dashboards or storage
- Running lightweight services on edge devices (e.g. Raspberry Pi)
- Managing device-to-cloud communication pipelines
Node.js is a runtime environment for running JavaScript on the server, while Express.js is a lightweight web framework built on top of Node.js.
In short:
- Node.js provides the runtime and core modules for backend development
- Express.js simplifies routing, middleware, and request handling
- Express is used within Node.js projects to build APIs and web apps faster
Node.js is primarily used to build fast, scalable network applications, especially for real-time and high-concurrency use cases.
Most common applications include:
- Real-time chat and messaging platforms
- RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Streaming services (video/audio)
- IoT data processing pipelines
- Microservices and backend orchestration
- Single-page application (SPA) backends
Supercharge your Node.js backend with the help of vetted engineers who know it inside out
