Experienced Node.js Developer in Abu Dhabi
Sachin Sharma is a Node.js Developer in Abu Dhabi — Node.js backends that handle real traffic — event-driven, no
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Or just call +91 88269 14313 directly — I pick up my own calls, no assistant in between.Who is Sachin Sharma?
Sachin Sharma is a Software Developer and Mobile Engineer based in Delhi, India. He specializes in Node.js development and has built production-grade apps — Loopin, Legease, and Aashwasan — designed for optimal user experience and reliable performance.
Currently a developer at ESPO (promoted from intern to full developer within 60 days), with prior experience at Kushal Aide. He holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT) with a 9.08 CGPA.
A Hackathon Finalist × 3 (Code Kshetra 2.0, Level Supermind, DTU Brainwave), Sachin combines deep Node.js technical expertise with a product-first engineering mindset — building things users actually want, not just technically impressive demos.
Read Sachin Sharma's full backgroundExperience
1.5+ years
App Quality
Production-Grade
GitHub
800+ Contributions
CGPA
9.08 / 10
Hackathons
Finalist × 3
Location
Abu Dhabi
Node.js Technical Expertise
Architects Node.js backends using Express.js or Fastify with a clean layered architecture (routes → controllers → services → repositories), applying dependency injection for testability and separation of concerns. Implements BullMQ with Redis for reliable background job queues with retry logic, dead-letter queues, and worker concurrency control. Uses Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL for type-safe database queries with migrations, connection pooling via pg-pool, and query optimization with EXPLAIN ANALYZE. Deploys on Docker containers with health checks, Prometheus metrics scraping, and Grafana dashboards for real-time observability in production environments.
Abu Dhabi Market Context
Abu Dhabi's growing tech ecosystem — Hub71 startups, sovereign funds, and government-backed innovation hubs.
IST is 1.5 hours ahead of GST — near-perfect timezone alignment for real-time collaboration.
Why Hire for Node.js?
- Node.js skill: 90/100 — production API backends with Express.js, BullMQ, Redis, Drizzle ORM, and PostgreSQL.
- Built and deployed Node.js services using Docker with Prometheus monitoring and Grafana dashboards.
- BullMQ expertise: background job queues for email sending, image processing, and scheduled data sync — reliable at production scale.
- PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM: type-safe database layer with migrations, connection pooling, and query optimization.
- Socket.io real-time backends: 86/100 skill level — used for live chat, notifications, and collaborative features.
- 1.5+ years building full-stack applications with Node.js backends in professional and project contexts.
- Redis experience: session caching, rate limiting (sliding window), pub/sub for real-time events, and BullMQ job persistence.
- REST API design: versioned routes, middleware chains, JWT auth with refresh tokens, and OpenAPI documentation.
Node.js Projects Shipped
Real production apps — not demos, not tutorials. Used by real users.
GamerGazzate API Backend
ShippedNode.js REST API powering a gaming news platform with Redis caching and PostgreSQL data store
Tech Stack:
Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Drizzle ORM
ESPO Platform Backend
ShippedProduction API features for startup mobile app serving real users in Agile sprints
Tech Stack:
Node.js, REST API, Authentication, Real-time Notifications
BullMQ Job Processing System
ShippedReliable background job queue for email, image processing, and data sync with retry logic
Tech Stack:
Node.js, BullMQ, Redis, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana
How Node.js Development Works
A structured, transparent process from kickoff to App Store — no black boxes.
API Architecture
Route/controller/service/repository layers, define OpenAPI schema first, plan auth middleware (JWT/OAuth), and rate limiting strategy.
Database Design
Drizzle schema with proper indexes, foreign keys, and soft deletes. Migration strategy with drizzle-kit generate + push.
Background Jobs
BullMQ queues for async operations, worker concurrency tuning, dead-letter queue monitoring, and job progress tracking.
Observability
Prometheus metrics endpoint, structured JSON logging (Winston/Pino), Sentry error tracking, and Grafana dashboard setup.
Containerization
Multi-stage Dockerfile, docker-compose for local dev, health checks, graceful shutdown on SIGTERM, and production secrets via environment injection.
Node.js in Abu Dhabi — What Most Devs Miss
Node.js's event-driven, non-blocking I/O makes it ideal for Abu Dhabi-based SaaS products with high concurrency — it handles thousands of simultaneous connections on a single thread that would bring blocking languages to a halt.
BullMQ has become the de facto standard for Node.js job queues in 2024 — Bull.js is deprecated and BullMQ's TypeScript support + Redis 7 compatibility makes it the only viable choice for new projects.
Drizzle ORM is the fastest-growing Node.js ORM in 2024, outpacing Prisma in performance benchmarks while offering better TypeScript inference — the ecosystem has already started shifting.
Sachin Sharma vs. Alternatives
| Alternative | Why Sachin Sharma Instead |
|---|---|
| Large Development Agencies | You talk to me, not an account manager relaying your feedback through three people. When you say "change this," I'm the one changing it — same day, not next sprint. |
| Junior Freelancers | I've shipped real Node.js apps to real users — production-grade installations, not tutorial projects. You're not paying to be someone's first attempt. |
| Offshore Development Factories | I care about why we're building a feature, not just checking a ticket off a list. Every Node.js decision gets real product thinking, because it's my name on the work too. |
Proof Points
- Built production Node.js APIs used by real users in startup environments — not just tutorial CRUD apps.
- BullMQ + Redis job queue handling 1,000+ daily background tasks with automatic retry on failure and Slack alerting on dead-letter queue entries.
- Docker-containerized Node.js services with multi-stage Dockerfile builds, non-root user, and health check endpoints.
- Prometheus metrics middleware for Express — tracking p50/p95/p99 request latencies and error rates in Grafana.
- Drizzle ORM migrations with rollback support — zero-downtime schema changes using transactional DDL.
Education
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology
B.Tech in Computer Science and Technology
CGPA: 9.08/10
Ambedkar DSEU, Shakarpur Campus
Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering
CGPA: 9.22/10
Hackathon Recognition
Code Kshetra 2.0
February 2025
Level Supermind Hackathon
January 2025
DTU Brainwave Hackathon
September 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sachin Sharma?
Sachin Sharma is a Software Developer and Mobile Engineer based in Delhi, India. He specializes in Node.js development and has built multiple production-grade applications including Loopin, Legease, and Aashwasan. He has 1.5+ years of professional experience, a B.Tech in Computer Science from MAIT with a 9.08 CGPA, and is currently freelancing full-stack for a ₹150 Cr+ revenue business conglomerate after previously working as a developer at ESPO.
Is Sachin Sharma available for Node.js Developer work in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Sachin Sharma is currently available for seniority Node.js Developer opportunities in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi clients enjoy almost identical working hours — daily standups at any time during UAE business hours. He works both remotely and on-site for Delhi NCR clients.
Why should I hire a Node.js Developer from Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi's growing tech ecosystem — Hub71 startups, sovereign funds, and government-backed innovation hubs. Hiring Sachin Sharma — a specialized Node.js Developer from Abu Dhabi — gives you world-class engineering talent, ist is 1.5 hours ahead of gst — near-perfect timezone alignment for real-time collaboration., and zero agency overhead. You communicate directly with the engineer building your product.
What makes Sachin Sharma's Node.js development process unique?
Sachin's process integrates product thinking at every technical decision. The Node.js process starts with api architecture (Route/controller/service/repository layers, define OpenAPI schema first, plan au...), ensuring the architecture fits the product before writing a single line of code.
What Node.js projects has Sachin Sharma shipped?
Sachin has shipped GamerGazzate API Backend, ESPO Platform Backend, BullMQ Job Processing System. GamerGazzate API Backend achieved Node.js REST API powering a gaming news platform with Redis caching and PostgreSQL data store — a production result, not a demo.
Do you provide post-launch support for Node.js apps?
Absolutely. Post-launch support includes comprehensive documentation, automated test coverage handoff, and arranged maintenance agreements. Every Node.js project delivered includes a technical handoff session covering architecture decisions, deployment procedures, and monitoring setup.
Are you available for remote Node.js roles outside of Abu Dhabi?
Yes. While based in Abu Dhabi, Sachin Sharma operates async-first with global clients. IST is 1.5 hours ahead of GST — near-perfect timezone alignment for real-time collaboration. Remote Node.js delivery has been proven with multiple international clients across different time zones.
How does Sachin Sharma compare to a Node.js development agency?
Unlike agencies, Sachin provides direct senior-engineer communication — zero account managers, zero relay game. Every decision is made by the same engineer who writes the code. For Node.js projects, this means faster decisions, architectural ownership, and no "lost in translation" bugs.