Dedicated Developer
A full-time Node.js developer embedded in your team. Works on your tools, follows your processes, attends your meetings. 160 hours per month.
Best for: Long-term ownership of Node.js services and APIs
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Node.js Development, Accelerated with AI
AI-Assisted Code Generation and Review
Our developers use Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to write, refactor, and review Node.js code. AI catches anti-patterns, suggests optimizations, and flags security issues during development, not after.
Automated Test Suite Generation
Unit tests, integration tests, and API contract tests are generated with AI assistance. Our Node.js developers achieve higher test coverage in less time, catching regressions before they reach staging.
Faster Debugging and Research
When evaluating packages, diagnosing performance bottlenecks, or debugging complex async flows, AI handles the research and analysis. Developers spend less time searching Stack Overflow and more time solving problems.
20-30% Faster Development Cycles
The combined effect of AI-assisted coding, testing, and review means features move from backlog to production faster. You get the same quality of engineering with shorter timelines and fewer iterations.
What Our Developers Build
REST and GraphQL APIs
Scalable, well-documented APIs using Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify. Clean endpoint design, versioning, rate limiting, and authentication built in from the start.
Real-Time Applications
Chat systems, live dashboards, collaborative tools, and notification engines using WebSocket, Socket.io, and Server-Sent Events. Built for low latency and high concurrency.
Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture
Independently deployable services communicating through message queues (RabbitMQ, SQS, Kafka). Designed for teams that need to scale features independently.
Third-Party Integrations and Middleware
Connect your application to payment gateways, CRMs, ERPs, and external APIs. Custom middleware for data transformation, logging, and error handling.
Serverless Functions and Cloud Infrastructure
Lightweight, cost-efficient functions on AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, or Azure Functions. Ideal for background processing, webhooks, and scheduled tasks.
Backend for Mobile and SaaS Products
Production-grade Node.js backends that power mobile apps and SaaS platforms. Multi-tenant architecture, subscription management, and role-based access control.
VETTING PIPELINE
How engineers earn a spot on our team
Every engineer goes through the same four-stage funnel. Most do not make it past stage two.
30,000+
Applications received each year
Around 15 open roles at any time, each receiving roughly 200 applications per month through LinkedIn, AngelList, employee referrals, and outbound headhunting across India. India produces 1.5 million CS graduates a year, so sourcing is not the moat. Filtering is. Most applications are auto-filtered for stack relevance, years of experience, English, and time-zone overlap before any human reviews them.
5%
Pass live coding + system design
Two-stage technical interview: a 90-minute live coding exercise tailored to the candidate's primary stack, then a system-design discussion grounded in real production scenarios.
2%
Pass project deep-dive + background verification
We ask candidates to walk through a recent production project: architecture decisions, what they would change in hindsight. We also run a background verification check through a third-party BGV agency to confirm prior employment, education, and identity.
1.2%
Complete 2-week shadow onboarding
A senior Unico Connect engineer shadows new hires for two weeks on an internal project. We watch how they respond to feedback, ask for help, and ship code. Fast learners stay.
<1%
of applicants join the active team
A dedicated team of engineers makes up the active Unico Connect team at any given time across all stacks. New roles open as engagements complete or grow.
How It Works
From first conversation to a developer shipping code on your project, the process is designed to be fast, transparent, and low-risk.
Engagement models
Extended Team
Multiple Node.js developers (and other roles as needed) working as a seamless extension of your in-house team. Shared project management and reporting.
Best for: Building a backend platform end-to-end with a lead
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Project-Based
Defined scope, timeline, and deliverables. Fixed milestones with clear acceptance criteria. We own delivery from requirements to deployment.
Best for: New APIs, microservices, backend rebuilds and migrations
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Flexible scaling monthly
Time zone alignment
Full IP ownership
Direct communicationPRICING
Transparent Node.js developer rates, published
$25 to $50 per hour
Dedicated Node.js developers, by seniority
From $15,000
Focused builds, fixed scope
US specialists typically bill $150 to $300 per hour for comparable scope. Every engagement is scoped individually before any number becomes a quote.
See all engagement models and hire pricingOur Work
Education🇺🇸 USAIntegrated three AI features that reduced compliance effort by 97% for 15,000+ learners
Built Brain AI, a natural language knowledge base that answers student and staff queries instantly
Built Brain AI, a natural language knowledge base that answers student and staff queries instantly
Integrated Two-Way Live Translation enabling multilingual communication across student populations
Integrated Two-Way Live Translation enabling multilingual communication across student populations
97%
Compliance Effort Reduction
25%
Faster English Acquisition
15,000+
Multilingual Support for 15k+ Users
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Talk to an ExpertFrequently Asked Questions
Our Node.js developer rates run $25 to $50 per hour depending on seniority, and focused fixed scope builds typically start around $15,000. US specialists bill $150 to $300 per hour for comparable work. Most clients choose a monthly dedicated model with a 30 day notice period and no long term lock in.
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