Backend development with Node.js, NestJS and GraphQL

The stack
APIs, authentication and the logic behind the screen.
- Node.jsThe runtime for our APIs, integrations and background jobs.
- NestJSA structured Node.js framework for serious backends.
- ExpressThe minimal web framework for small APIs and services.
- FastifyA fast, low-overhead alternative to Express.
- GraphQLOne flexible API for web and mobile clients.
- Apollo GraphQLGraphQL servers and clients with caching built in.
- PrismaA typed data layer that keeps database changes safe and reviewable.
- TypeORMAn ORM for TypeScript backends on SQL databases.
- SequelizeA proven ORM for Node.js and SQL.
- MongooseSchemas and validation for MongoDB.
- Socket.ioReal-time updates, chat and live dashboards.
- WebRTCVideo calls and live streams directly in the browser.
- gRPCFast typed communication between services.
- Protocol BuffersCompact, versioned data contracts.
- TemporalReliable long-running workflows and retries.
- ServerlessFunctions that scale to zero and back.
- FirebaseAuth, realtime data and hosting for quick launches.
- SupabaseManaged Postgres, authentication and storage when you need to move fast.
- KeycloakSelf-hosted identity, SSO and roles.
- Auth0Hosted authentication with social and enterprise logins.
- OktaEnterprise identity and single sign-on.
- FeathersReal-time APIs with very little code.
- discord.jsBots and integrations for Discord communities.
- SoliditySmart contracts when a product touches blockchain.
Why it matters for your business
- Bookings and orders that never get lostEvery request is stored, confirmed and visible to you, with retries and alerts when something fails.
- One system instead of five spreadsheetsCustomers, orders, payments and staff permissions live in one place that your other tools can read.
- Secure by defaultEncrypted data, hashed passwords, role-based access and audit logs are standard, not extras.
- Ready for the app you have not built yetA clean API serves your website today and your mobile app or partner integration tomorrow.
The part nobody sees carries the business.
A booking confirmation that arrives, a price that is always right, a login that works on the first try: all of that is backend work. When it is done well nobody notices. When it is done badly, customers call you instead of buying.
We design the data model around how your business actually operates, write the API in Node.js with NestJS or Express, and connect it to PostgreSQL and the services you already pay for. Everything is versioned, tested and documented, so the next developer can continue without us.
Before we write a line of backend code we map the real processes: who creates an order, who approves it, what happens when a payment fails, which systems must be told. That map becomes the data model and the API contract, which we agree with you in writing. Then we build in small vertical slices, each one usable on a staging environment, so you see working software every week instead of a demo at the end. Authentication, permissions, backups and audit logs are built in from the first slice, because retrofitting them is where projects go over budget.
How we work with it
- 1
Audit and plan
We review what you have, define the goal and write a proposal with scope, timeline and cost.
- 2
Design and prototype
Structure and screens in Figma, approved by you before any code is written.
- 3
Build in sprints
Short cycles with a demo at the end of each, on a staging environment you can test.
- 4
Launch and support
Deployment, monitoring, training and a backlog for the next phase.
Related services
Corporate portalsClient portals, intranets and internal tools that replace spreadsheets and email threads.
MVP developmentA first version of your product in weeks, built to test, measure and grow.
Mobile app developmentiOS and Android apps for your customers or your team, connected to your website and systems.
Questions and answers
All technologies
FrontendInterfaces in React, Next.js, Vue and Angular.
DatabasesThe right store for every kind of data.
Cloud and DevOpsHosting, deployment, containers and CI/CD.
Tooling and workflowBuild tools, linting and monorepos that keep code healthy.
Testing and QAAutomated tests that catch problems before customers do.
Mobile appsiOS and Android apps, native or cross-platform.
Design and collaborationDesigned in Figma, planned in the open.
Monitoring and dataSee errors, performance and events as they happen.
Analytics and growthMeasure what matters and keep in touch.
Payments and e-commerceOnline shops and payments that just work.
Get a quote for your backend or API
Every project is quoted individually after a short call. Tell us about your business and you will get a written proposal with scope, timeline and cost within one working day.
- 1We reply within one working day
- 2A short call to understand your goals and what you have today
- 3A written proposal with scope, timeline and cost, no obligation





