Node.js development

Node.js back ends that stay fast and predictable under load

REST APIs, real-time features, queues and integrations built on Node.js — the stack behind most of the platforms we ship.

What is Node.js used for, and how do we use it?

Node.js is a JavaScript runtime well suited to APIs, real-time features and integration-heavy back ends because it handles many concurrent connections efficiently. ImliStack builds Node.js services with Express or NestJS, relational or document databases, Redis caching, BullMQ queues, Socket.IO and payment webhooks, documented with OpenAPI.

What we build

Node.js solutions we deliver

01

REST APIs

Versioned, documented APIs with auth, validation and rate limiting.

02

Real-time features

Chat, live notifications and status updates over Socket.IO.

03

Background processing

BullMQ and Bull queues for email, reports, reminders and webhooks.

04

Payments back ends

Stripe and Razorpay orders, webhooks, refunds and payouts.

05

Multi-tenant SaaS

Organisations, roles and permission catalogues shared with the UI.

06

Integrations

CRMs, accounting, search, messaging and third-party APIs.

When it fits

Choose Node.js for

  • APIs serving web and mobile apps
  • Real-time or event-driven products
  • Integration-heavy platforms
  • Teams already using JavaScript or TypeScript

Our Node.js toolkit

  • Express
  • NestJS
  • TypeScript
  • Sequelize
  • Mongoose
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis
  • BullMQ
  • RabbitMQ
  • Socket.IO
  • Swagger / OpenAPI
  • JWT / OAuth 2.0

Shipped with Node.js

Wooziee's API: Express 5, 35 route modules, around 200 endpoints, MySQL, Redis, Bull queues and Socket.IO.

See the work

Dedicated developers

Hire a dedicated Node.js developer

Add a senior Node.js developer from ImliStack to your team — working in your repositories, backlog and stand-ups, with our founder accountable for quality.

  • Senior engineers only — no trainees learning on your project.
  • Full-time or part-time monthly engagements, terms agreed in writing.
  • Your tools and process — Git, Jira, Slack or whatever you use.
  • Time-zone overlap with the US, UK, Europe or Australia.
  • Technical oversight — code reviews and architecture guidance included.

FAQ

Node.js: common questions

Express or NestJS?

Express suits lean services and teams that prefer minimal structure; NestJS suits larger codebases that benefit from modules, dependency injection and conventions. We choose per project and team.

Is Node.js suitable for enterprise applications?

Yes, when it is structured well: typed code, clear module boundaries, queues for heavy work, observability and automated tests.

Can we hire a dedicated Node.js developer?

Yes. ImliStack provides dedicated Node.js developers from its senior team on a monthly engagement, working in your tools and time-zone overlap, with founder-level technical oversight. Capacity and terms are confirmed in a written proposal.

Next step

Have a product to build or a system to fix?

Tell us what you are working on. You will get a considered reply from an engineer — with questions, a suggested approach or an honest “we are not the right fit”.