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Ship a production-grade backend API in 8-12 weeks. Fixed pricing from $80K to $250K with no hourly surprises.
IRPR builds backend APIs for startups and mid-market companies that need a reliable, affordable development vendor. We use Node.js, Python, Go, and Java with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis to deliver REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs.
Every project ships with a fixed price agreed in week 2 of the Roadmap phase. Prices range from $80K to $250K for a full backend API including auth, rate limiting, caching, logging, and CI/CD. Timeline is 8-12 weeks for an MVP or 16-20 weeks for a complete system.
We work with CTOs who need a backend API for their new product, technical founders who want to outsource the backend build, product managers who need to replace a legacy API, and engineering leads who require a compliant API for healthcare (HIPAA) or fintech (PCI-DSS).
Types of software we ship.
REST API Development
Build a stateless RESTful API with Node.js or Python. Includes JWT auth, rate limiting, and OpenAPI documentation.
GraphQL API Development
Create a flexible GraphQL API with Apollo Server or Hasura. Supports subscriptions, caching, and schema stitching.
Microservices API Development
Design a microservices architecture with Docker, Kubernetes, and message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
Third-Party API Integration
Integrate external APIs like Stripe, Twilio, Salesforce, or HubSpot. Includes error handling and retry logic.
Real-Time API Development
Build a WebSocket or Server-Sent Events API for real-time data. Uses Socket.io or Pusher with Redis pub/sub.
Internal API Development
Develop internal REST or gRPC APIs for your team. Includes service discovery, load balancing, and monitoring with Prometheus.
API Gateway Development
Set up an API gateway with Kong or AWS API Gateway. Handles routing, authentication, and rate limiting across services.
Serverless API Development
Deploy a serverless API on AWS Lambda or Cloudflare Workers. Pay-per-request pricing scales to zero.
We build for every business type.
SaaS platforms
ecommerce and retail
healthcare and fintech
media and content
logistics and IoT
Why choose an affordable backend API development vendor with a fixed price
IRPR delivers backend APIs on time and on budget with no hourly billing.
Most development shops charge by the hour or ask for a vague estimate that balloons. IRPR uses a different model. We spend 2 weeks on a detailed Roadmap, then give you a fixed price for the entire build. That price covers everything: design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
Over 200 products shipped across 50 countries. 98% of projects delivered on time. Our senior engineers work in Node.js, Python, Go, and Java. Every API ships with automated testing, CI/CD, and monitoring. You own the full code from day one.
Affordable backend API development vendor vs generic dev shop
Not all backend API vendors deliver the same quality at the same price.
A generic dev shop might quote you a low hourly rate but then drag the project for months. IRPR gives you a fixed price upfront and delivers in 8-12 weeks. No scope creep. No surprise invoices.
Your API ships with source code, CI/CD pipeline, monitoring, and full documentation. You own everything. No license fees. No vendor lock-in.
- hourly billing with no cap
- vague timelines that slip
- junior or offshore team
- no compliance knowledge
- no monitoring or docs
- code license may be shared
- fixed price agreed in week 2
- 8-12 week delivery on average
- senior engineers only (10+ years)
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 compliant
- Sentry, Datadog, CI/CD included
- full code ownership from day one
How IRPR builds your backend API in 4 phases
Every project follows a repeatable 4-phase process that guarantees a production-grade API.
Phase 1 is the Idea phase where we map your requirements in 1 week. Phase 2 is the Roadmap phase where we produce a detailed technical plan and a fixed price in week 2.
Phase 3 is the Product phase where our senior engineers build the API over 8-12 weeks. Phase 4 is the Release phase where we deploy to production and hand over all code and documentation.
What ships with every backend API project
Every deliverable is designed to run in production from day one.
IRPR does not hand off a half-finished API. You get a complete system with all the tooling needed to operate, monitor, and scale.
All code is in your private GitHub repository. No shared licenses. No hidden dependencies.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions or CircleCI
- API documentation in OpenAPI/Swagger format
- Automated unit and integration tests (80%+ coverage)
- Sentry error tracking and Datadog monitoring
- Docker containers with docker-compose for local dev
- Database migrations and seed scripts
- Rate limiting and authentication middleware
- Health check endpoints and readiness probes
- Deployment guide and runbook
What we ship in this practice.
Multi-tenant SaaS API for a B2B analytics platform
Built a REST API with Node.js and PostgreSQL that supports 500+ tenants. Each tenant gets isolated data, custom rate limits, and audit logs. Reduced tenant onboarding time from 2 weeks to 2 days.
Payment processing API for a fintech startup
Developed a PCI-DSS compliant API in Go with Stripe integration. Handles 10,000+ transactions per day with 99.9% uptime. Cut payment failure rate by 40%.
Patient data API for a healthcare platform
Built a HIPAA-compliant GraphQL API with Apollo Server and MongoDB. Supports FHIR standards and integrates with Epic EHR. Reduced data retrieval time by 60%.
Inventory management API for an ecommerce brand
Created a real-time REST API with Python and Redis that syncs inventory across 3 warehouses and 2 marketplaces (Amazon, Shopify). Eliminated overselling and saved $50K per month in lost orders.
Real-time fleet tracking API for a logistics company
Developed a WebSocket API with Node.js and Kafka that processes 1 million GPS events per day. Integrates with Google Maps and Twilio for alerts. Reduced delivery delays by 25%.
Content delivery API for a media platform
Built a serverless API on AWS Lambda and CloudFront that serves 10TB of video and images per month. Uses S3, DynamoDB, and Cloudflare. Cut CDN costs by 35%.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly billing
IRPR gives you a fixed price in week 2 of the Roadmap phase. No hourly billing, no time tracking, no surprise invoices. The price covers the entire build.
Senior engineers only
Every engineer on your project has 10+ years of experience. No juniors. No offshore teams. Your API is built by someone who has shipped production systems before.
Compliance built in from day one
We build HIPAA-compliant APIs for healthcare, PCI-DSS compliant APIs for fintech, and SOC 2 compliant APIs for SaaS. Compliance is not an afterthought.
Full code ownership
You own every line of code from the first commit. No licenses, no royalties, no vendor lock-in. Your API is in your GitHub repository.
Production-ready monitoring and logging
Every API ships with Sentry error tracking, Datadog monitoring, and structured logging. You can see exactly what your API is doing in real time.
Start in 1-2 weeks
We can start your project within 1-2 weeks of signing. The Idea phase takes 1 week, the Roadmap phase takes 1 week, and then we build. No long sales cycles.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
30-minute discovery call. No deck. We'll tell you honestly what it takes, how long, and how much.