We build production-grade Node.js backends - RESTful APIs, GraphQL servers, real-time systems - engineered for performance, security, and scale.
Node.js Expertise
Full-stack backend development. From simple REST APIs to complex distributed systems - we build Node.js backends that perform under pressure.
RESTful & GraphQL APIs
We architect clean, versioned REST endpoints and flexible GraphQL schemas. Every route is documented, validated, and secured by default.
High-Performance I/O
Node's event loop, streams, and non-blocking I/O let us handle thousands of concurrent connections with minimal memory. We optimize every async path.
TypeScript Backend
Strict TypeScript across the entire backend - controllers, services, models, middleware. Compile-time safety catches bugs before they reach staging.
Real-Time with WebSockets
Socket.io and native WebSocket implementations for chat, live dashboards, notifications, and collaborative editing - all at scale.
Database Integration
Seamless integration with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and more. We use ORMs like Prisma and Mongoose with optimized queries and connection pooling.
Cloud & DevOps
Docker containers, CI/CD pipelines, AWS/GCP deployment, auto-scaling, and monitoring. Your Node.js apps run reliably in production from day one.
The Rabbit Builds Backend
Clean, secure, production-ready. Here's how we write Node.js at Rabbit Builds.
Typed Express Controller
Clean controller pattern with validation, error handling, and typed responses.
import { Request, Response } from 'express';
import { z } from 'zod';
const CreateUserSchema = z.object({
email: z.string().email(),
name: z.string().min(2).max(100),
role: z.enum(['admin', 'user']),
});
export async function createUser(
req: Request, res: Response
) {
const parsed = CreateUserSchema.safeParse(req.body);
if (!parsed.success) {
return res.status(400).json({
errors: parsed.error.flatten(),
});
}
const user = await UserService.create(parsed.data);
return res.status(201).json({ data: user });
}Rate-Limited Middleware
Token-bucket rate limiter with Redis backing for distributed deployments.
import { Redis } from 'ioredis';
const redis = new Redis(process.env.REDIS_URL);
export function rateLimit(
windowMs = 60_000, max = 100
) {
return async (req, res, next) => {
const key = `rl:${req.ip}`;
const count = await redis.incr(key);
if (count === 1)
await redis.pexpire(key, windowMs);
if (count > max)
return res.status(429).json({
error: 'Too many requests',
});
next();
};
}The Node.js Tech Stack
We pair Node.js with battle-tested tools - type safety, databases, caching, containers - for backends that are reliable, fast, and maintainable.
From Schema to Production
A proven backend development process refined over 150+ Node.js projects. Structured, secure, and scalable.
API Architecture
Week 1We map your data models, endpoints, and integrations. Design database schemas and plan the API contract before writing a single line.
Core Backend Build
Week 2-4TypeScript backend development with Express or Fastify. Route handlers, middleware, authentication, and database integration built in sprints.
Integration & Real-Time
Week 5-6Third-party integrations, WebSocket features, background jobs, caching layers, and file handling connected and battle-tested.
Testing & Security
Week 7Unit tests, integration tests, load testing, security audits (OWASP), rate limiting, input validation, and penetration testing.
Deploy & Monitor
Week 8+Docker containerization, CI/CD pipeline, cloud deployment on AWS or GCP. APM monitoring, alerting, and post-launch support.
Investment Packages
Clear pricing with no surprises. Choose the package that fits your Node.js project needs.
Node Starter
Perfect for MVPs and simple APIs
- Up to 15 endpoints
- Authentication & authorization
- MongoDB or PostgreSQL
- Input validation
- API documentation
- 2 weeks support
Node Pro
For growing products needing scale
- Up to 40 endpoints
- GraphQL or REST
- Real-time with WebSockets
- Redis caching layer
- Background job processing
- Rate limiting & security
- 3 months support
Node Enterprise
Large-scale backend systems
- Unlimited endpoints
- Microservices architecture
- Event-driven messaging
- Multi-database support
- Auto-scaling infrastructure
- Priority support
- SLA guarantee
Need something custom? Let's talk about your specific requirements.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our Node.js development services.
Why choose Node.js for backend development?
Node.js uses JavaScript's event-driven, non-blocking I/O model - ideal for real-time apps, APIs, and microservices. It handles thousands of concurrent connections efficiently, shares language with your frontend (React, Next.js), and has the largest package ecosystem (npm) in the world.
How does Rabbit Builds approach Node.js differently?
We treat Node.js as a serious backend runtime, not a script runner. Every project gets TypeScript-strict typing, layered architecture (controllers → services → repositories), comprehensive input validation with Zod, structured logging, and proper error boundaries. We don't ship 'it works on my machine' - we ship production-grade systems.
Can Node.js handle enterprise-scale traffic?
Absolutely. With proper architecture - connection pooling, clustering, horizontal scaling via Docker/Kubernetes, Redis caching, and message queues - Node.js powers backends at Netflix, PayPal, LinkedIn, and Uber. We architect for this scale from day one.
Do you work with existing Node.js codebases?
Yes. We regularly audit, refactor, and extend existing Node.js applications. Whether it's migrating from JavaScript to TypeScript, optimizing slow endpoints, or adding real-time features to an existing API, we can jump in at any stage.
What databases do you pair with Node.js?
We work with MongoDB (Mongoose), PostgreSQL (Prisma/TypeORM), Redis for caching, and Elasticsearch for search. The choice depends on your data patterns - relational, document, key-value, or graph. We'll recommend and implement the right fit.
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