Yeah, the JavaScript/Node.js ecosystem is pain. Lots of tooling (ORMs, queue/workflow frameworks, templating) is new-ish or quickly changing. I've also had minor updates cause breakages; semver is best-effort at best.
I don't like Java but sometimes I envy their ecosystem.
There is a reason most of stable companies use Java - stability. Outside of startups and SV, there are few reasons to avoid such a robust system.
Plus you can find endless stream of experienced devs for it. Which are more stable job wise than those who come & go every 6-12 months. Stability. Top management barely cares for anything else from IT.
I don't like Java but sometimes I envy their ecosystem.