Hire a Senior Node.js Dev in 48 Hours.
Senior Node.js backend engineers. Express, NestJS, microservices, GraphQL, PostgreSQL. $40/hr. 5+ years backend production experience.
Modern stack, proven results.
Node.js + TypeScript
Modern async patterns, workers, clusters
NestJS + Express
Enterprise framework or minimal — dev's choice
REST + GraphQL + gRPC
Any API style, always OpenAPI documented
Databases
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB expertise
DevOps
Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS/GCP deploy
Scale + Performance
Built APIs handling 10M+ daily requests
“Our old API maxed at 500 RPS. Maple54's Node dev rebuilt it — now handles 12K RPS at 34ms p99. Zero downtime in 14 months. Better than our senior FTEs.”
48-hour onboarding from request to first commit.
You tell us what you need. We match a vetted Node.js Developer from our bench of 500+ pre-vetted engineers. First standup inside 48 hours.
Role brief + skills spec
Hour 0You submit a role brief: technical skills, experience level, timezone needs, domain context. Our talent ops team starts sourcing immediately from our bench.
Shortlist + screen
Hour 12We surface 3-5 vetted Node.js Developer candidates matching your brief. Technical assessments + portfolio reviews + reference checks already on file. You get GitHubs + past work.
You interview
Hour 2430-minute technical + culture-fit interviews with your shortlisted candidates. We coordinate scheduling, pre-brief candidates, handle followups — zero recruiting friction for your team.
Day 1 + shipping
Hour 48Chosen Node.js Developer onboarded into your tools (Slack, GitHub, Linear, Jira). First standup attended. First PR shipped day 1 or 2. Full velocity by end of first week.
Every engagement ships with these.
Zero recruiting overhead, no placement fees, no hidden markups. Your team gets a senior engineer; we handle everything else.
Pre-vetted senior talent
Every Node.js Developer passed our 6-stage vetting funnel: resume screen, technical deep-dive, live coding, paid trial project, culture interview, reference checks. 0.17% acceptance rate.
2-week mutual trial
First 2 weeks are a mutual trial. If fit isn't right, we replace within 72 hours from our bench. No friction, no penalty, no awkwardness — just a better match.
Full IP assignment
Every engineer signs a bespoke IP assignment on day 1. All work product transfers unconditionally to your company. We retain zero rights to your code or designs.
Ongoing talent ops support
Performance reviews, skill-gap identification, peer support, continuing-education access. If we can train them up, we will. If a replacement is needed, we handle it within 72 hours.
Built for teams needing Node.js Developer capacity without hiring friction.
A full-time Node.js Developer hire in the US takes 3-5 months + a $30-60K recruiter fee. Our bench delivers the same caliber talent in 48 hours at fractional cost.
Seed → Series-A Startups
Founders building without time or budget for multi-month recruiting cycles. Senior Node.js Developer for 40-60% of US salary cost, no recruiter fees, no severance risk.
Scale-ups Adding Capacity
Series B-D companies needing additional Node.js Developer capacity without expanding headcount. Staff aug model: our engineer joins your team, follows your process.
Enterprise Overflow
Large engineering orgs needing specialist Node.js Developer skills for short-to-medium term initiatives. Embed fully, integrate with IT + security policies.
Agencies + Consultancies
Design + dev agencies needing flexible capacity for client projects. We act as the talent bench so you don't over-hire during lulls.
Tools that make embedded engineers feel in-house.
We plug into your existing tools and bring our own for time, ops, and payments — zero friction from day 1.
Node.js Developer engagements, answered honestly.
How senior are your Node.js Developers really?
Every engineer ≥ 5 years shipping production code (median: 7), led at least one project end-to-end, passed our paid trial project graded by two senior Maple54 engineers. We reject 99.83% of applicants. You'll see their GitHub + commercial references + 30-minute intro call before committing.
What's the real cost vs. a US hire?
Typically 40-75% savings vs. US full-time equivalent. Skills: comparable to mid-to-senior US engineers at major tech companies. We're not offshore-cheap — we're globally-competitive with US-level quality.
What if the engineer doesn't work out?
2-week mutual trial, no questions asked. If fit isn't right, we replace within 72 hours from bench. Hiring friction is our problem, not yours. Post-trial, same 72-hour replacement policy applies for the lifetime of engagement.
Timezone overlap?
You specify your overlap requirements upfront (typically 3-6 hours of live overlap with your core hours). We match engineers who can commit. EU + US clients most commonly work with South Asian, EU, or LatAm engineers who shift hours.
Who owns the IP?
You do, unconditionally. Every engineer signs bespoke IP assignment on day 1. Work product — code, designs, documentation — transfers entirely to your company. Maple54 retains zero rights.
What tools does Node.js Developer use?
Node.js (20+), NestJS + Express + Fastify, TypeScript, PostgreSQL + Redis + MongoDB, GraphQL + REST + tRPC, microservice architecture, message queues (Redis + RabbitMQ + SQS). Backend-first engineers with production Node experience at scale.
Talent pricing.
Mid-Senior
3-5 years Node.js Dev
Senior
5-8 years Node.js Dev
Staff / Lead
8+ years · Team lead
Senior Node.js Dev. 48 hours.
Pre-vetted. Timezone-aligned. 50% cheaper than US hires. 2-week trial.