Hire Node.js developers
Hire dedicated Node.js developers, shortlisted in 72 hours
Xcrino provides vetted in-house Node.js developers for APIs, real-time systems and microservices built to stay responsive under concurrent load — you interview every candidate, and they work inside your process.
- Node.js
- Express
- NestJS
- TypeScript
- WebSockets
- Microservices
- 560
- Clients served
- 69+
- Developers
- 94%
- Project success rate
- 26
- Countries served
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Our Node.js developers work in TypeScript with Express or NestJS.
- Typical work: APIs, real-time features, microservices and third-party integrations.
- Full-time dedicated Node.js developers start from $800 (about ₹72,000) a month, with part-time, hourly and team options.
- You get a shortlist within 72 hours, interview every candidate, and start with a 1-week risk-free trial.
- Every developer is an in-house Xcrino employee. Xcrino has served 560 clients in 26 countries since 2016.
Backend
What do Xcrino's Node.js developers do?
Our Node.js developers handle APIs, real-time systems and microservices built to stay responsive under concurrent load. They join your standups, work your board and go through your code review.
You keep control of the work without the hiring timeline or permanent headcount — we carry recruitment, replacement and admin.
Capabilities
What you can hire Node.js developers for
Common work our developers take on from day one.
- Backend
REST & GraphQL APIs
Well-documented APIs for web and mobile clients.
- Backend
Real-time features
Chat, notifications and live dashboards over WebSockets.
- Backend
Microservices
Queues, event-driven services and container deployments.
- Backend
Integrations
Payment, CRM, ERP and third-party API connections.
Fit
When should you hire a dedicated Node.js developer?
Hire a dedicated Node.js developer when your product depends on APIs, real-time features or many integrations: chat, notifications, live dashboards, payment and shipping webhooks. Node handles many concurrent connections well, but only when the code is written with the event loop in mind.
It also fits teams splitting a growing backend into services, or fixing an API that slows down under load. Those problems need someone who can profile, measure and stay with the system, not just add endpoints.
Skills
What skills do Xcrino's Node.js developers bring?
Beyond the basics, these are the areas our Node.js developers handle in client projects.
- APIs: REST and GraphQL APIs in Express or NestJS, documented with OpenAPI.
- Real-time: WebSockets and Socket.IO for chat, notifications and live data.
- Microservices: Service boundaries, message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, BullMQ) and retries.
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDB, with indexes and queries that hold up at scale.
- Integrations: Payment, shipping, CRM and ERP integrations with webhooks handled safely.
- Performance: Event-loop profiling, caching with Redis and load testing before launch.
Pricing
How much does it cost to hire a Node.js developer?
A full-time dedicated Node.js developer from Xcrino starts at $800 (about ₹72,000) a month for 160 hours. The final rate depends on seniority, how many hours overlap with your time zone and how long you need them. The minimum engagement is one month, and every engagement starts with a 1-week risk-free trial.
| Engagement model | Hours | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time dedicated | Hours: 160 hours a month | Best for: Ongoing product work and long roadmaps | Starting price: From $800/month |
| Part-time dedicated | Hours: 80 hours a month | Best for: Steady work that does not need a full-time person | Starting price: Quoted after a short call |
| Hourly (time and material) | Hours: Hours actually worked | Best for: Short tasks, fixes, audits and spikes | Starting price: Quoted after a short call |
| Team with a project manager | Hours: Several developers plus a PM or tech lead | Best for: Larger scopes and new products | Starting price: Quoted per team |
Prices exclude applicable taxes. INR figures are approximate, at about ₹90 to the US dollar.
Process
How hiring works
From brief to a developer in your standup, usually within a week.
- 01
Share the brief
Stack, seniority, hours overlap and the work ahead.
- 02
Get a shortlist
Matched profiles within 72 hours.
- 03
Interview
You interview and choose — technical tests welcome.
- 04
Onboard
Developer joins your tools and process; monthly billing.
Included
What is included when you hire through Xcrino?
- An in-house Xcrino employee, not a freelancer or subcontractor
- A shortlist within 72 hours, and you interview every candidate
- A 1-week risk-free trial and a one-month minimum engagement
- Working hours agreed to overlap with your time zone
- A technical lead you can escalate to
- A free replacement, with handover, if a developer is not the right fit
- An NDA on request; all code and IP transfer to you on full payment
- Simple monthly billing
Related
Related services and work
Many clients who hire Node.js developers also need related project work. These pages explain how we handle it, and what we have built for clients.
Software development servicesCase study: custom ERP built in Node.js and ReactRead: how to hire dedicated developers
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Tell us which developer you need
Share the stack, seniority, hours of overlap and the first tasks. We send a shortlist within 72 hours, and you interview every candidate.
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FAQ
Hiring Node.js developers: questions answered
Scope, timelines and how we work with your team.
Express or NestJS?
Both. NestJS for larger structured codebases, Express or Fastify for lighter services.
Can they handle high-traffic APIs?
Yes — caching, queues, horizontal scaling and load testing are part of the job.
How quickly can we get a shortlist?
Within 72 hours of agreeing the brief. You interview every candidate before anyone starts.
Are the developers freelancers?
No — every developer is an in-house Xcrino employee, with a technical lead you can escalate to.
What if a developer is not the right fit?
We replace them from the same in-house team, with context handed over, at no extra cost.
How much does it cost to hire a Node.js developer from Xcrino?
Full-time dedicated Node.js developers start at $800 (about ₹72,000) a month for 160 hours. Part-time (80 hours), hourly and team options are quoted after a short call about your brief.
Is there a trial period or a minimum contract?
Yes. Every engagement starts with a 1-week risk-free trial, and the minimum contract is one month, billed monthly. You interview and approve the developer before the trial starts.
Can your Node.js developers build real-time features?
Yes. Chat, live dashboards and notifications with WebSockets or Socket.IO, scaled with Redis so they keep working across several servers.