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Build your backend with senior engineers at fixed, predictable prices. 200+ products shipped across 50 countries.
IRPR builds affordable backends for startups and growing businesses using Node.js, Python, Go, and serverless architectures on AWS or GCP. We focus on clean APIs, scalable databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and secure authentication (OAuth, JWT).
Every backend project ships in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price between $50K and $150K depending on complexity. Our backends are built to meet compliance standards like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 where needed.
We work with startup founders who need a production-ready API for their MVP, product managers at SaaS companies migrating from monolithic to microservices, enterprise teams seeking a cost-effective backend for internal tools, and ecommerce brands requiring custom order processing and payment integration.
Types of software we ship.
REST API backend
Stateless, resource-oriented APIs built with Node.js and Express. Integrates with Stripe for payments, Redis for caching.
GraphQL API backend
Query-optimized backends using Apollo Server and Prisma. Ideal for data-heavy apps needing flexible frontend data fetching.
Microservices architecture
Decoupled services deployed on Kubernetes. Each service uses its own database (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) and communicates via gRPC.
Serverless backend
Lambda functions with API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3. Auto-scaling to zero when idle, pay-per-use pricing model.
Database design and optimization
Schema design, indexing, query tuning for PostgreSQL or MongoDB. Includes migration scripts, backup strategies, and read replicas.
Authentication and authorization system
OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT-based auth with role-based access control. Integrates with Auth0, Okta, or custom SSO.
Webhook and integration backend
Handles inbound/outbound webhooks from Stripe, Shopify, Salesforce. Event-driven architecture using RabbitMQ or SQS.
Real-time backend (WebSockets)
Low-latency WebSocket connections using Socket.io or AWS API Gateway WebSockets. Used for live dashboards, chat, and notifications.
We build for every business type.
Ecommerce brands
Healthcare startups
Fintech companies
SaaS startups
Logistics firms
Affordable Backend App Development: By the Numbers
We ship production-ready backends on time and under budget.
Our team of senior engineers has built over 200 backends for clients in 50+ countries. Average MVP timeline is 12 weeks, with 98% of projects delivered on schedule. Fixed pricing starts at $50K and includes all phases from idea to release.
Backends built by IRPR achieve 99.9% uptime on AWS or GCP infrastructure. We use automated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Terraform for infrastructure as code. Every project includes detailed API documentation and load testing results.
The Difference Between IRPR and a Generic Dev Shop
Cost does not mean cutting corners. Here is how we deliver affordable backends without sacrificing quality.
A generic dev shop often bills hourly, uses junior developers, and ships with minimal testing. You pay for their learning curve. IRPR assigns a team of senior engineers who have shipped 200+ products. We fix the price after a 2-week Roadmap phase, so you know the budget from day one.
Our process includes automated testing (Jest, Cypress), infrastructure as code (Terraform), and continuous security scanning. The code is yours, deployed with CI/CD pipelines from day one. No long-term contracts, no hourly surprises.
- Hourly billing with unpredictable costs
- Junior developers learning on your project
- No written API documentation
- No automated tests in the MVP
- Code hosted on their servers, not yours
- Long-term contracts with lock-in
- Fixed price after a 2-week Roadmap phase
- Senior engineers with 200+ shipped products
- Auto-generated OpenAPI (Swagger) documentation
- Jest test suite with 80%+ coverage
- Source code in your GitHub repo from sprint 1
- No contract lock-in, month-to-month after MVP
How We Build Your Affordable Backend in 4 Phases
From idea to production in 8-12 weeks, with no scope creep.
Every project follows our proven framework: Idea, Roadmap, Product, Release. This structured approach eliminates guesswork and keeps costs low.
In the Idea phase we clarify your requirements and define the API contract. The Roadmap phase produces a detailed scope document and a fixed price quote. The Product phase builds the backend in 2-week sprints. The Release phase handles deployment, monitoring, and handover.
What Ships with Every Affordable Backend from IRPR
You own everything. No black boxes, no vendor lock-in.
Every backend project includes a full set of deliverables so you can maintain and scale without relying on IRPR. You get the source code, infrastructure code, documentation, and access to all third-party accounts.
We also provide a post-launch support period to ensure smooth operations. Our teams are available for ongoing maintenance at a fixed monthly rate if needed.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions & Terraform
- Automated test suite (Jest, Cypress) with 80%+ coverage
- API documentation via OpenAPI / Swagger UI
- Database migration scripts and seed data
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform for AWS
- Monitoring and alerting via Sentry and CloudWatch
- Load test results using k6 (or Artillery)
- Admin dashboard (if applicable) with API key management
- Post-launch deployment support for 1 month
What we ship in this practice.
Subscription ecommerce backend
Built a Node.js + PostgreSQL backend for a subscription box startup. Integrated Stripe for recurring billing, Shopify for order sync, and SendGrid for transactional emails. Reduced manual order processing time by 12 hours per week.
Telemedicine API platform
Developed a HIPAA-compliant backend using Python FastAPI and PostgreSQL with encrypted storage. Integrated Twilio for video calls, Stripe for payments, and Epic EHR via FHIR. Achieved 99.95% uptime in first year.
Fraud detection microservice
Created a real-time fraud detection backend in Go with Kafka event streaming and Redis caching. Deployed on Kubernetes with auto-scaling. Handled 10,000 requests per second with p99 latency under 50ms.
Multi-tenant SaaS backend
Designed a serverless backend using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and Cognito for a B2B SaaS platform. Each tenant gets isolated data and custom rate limits. Billing integrated with Stripe metered API. Reduced infrastructure costs by 40% compared to previous server-based setup.
Real-time logistics tracking backend
Built a WebSocket backend with Socket.io, Node.js, and MongoDB for a delivery tracking platform. Integrated Google Maps API for route visualization and Kafka for order stream processing. Reduced delivery status update latency from 30 seconds to under 1 second.
EdTech assessment backend
Developed a scalable backend for an online testing platform using Django REST framework and PostgreSQL. Integrated Canvas LMS via LTI 1.3 and used Redis for session management. Supported 5,000 concurrent test takers without degradation.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly billing
Every project receives a fixed price quote after a 2-week Roadmap phase. No hourly rates, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. You know the cost before we write a line of code.
Senior engineers only
Our team consists of senior engineers who have each shipped an average of 8 backend products. No juniors, no outsourcing. We assign the same engineers throughout the project.
Production-ready from sprint 1
Every sprint produces a deployable backend with CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and monitoring. You can show progress to stakeholders from week 3.
Full ownership of code and infrastructure
You get the source code, Terraform scripts, and access to all AWS accounts. There is no vendor lock-in. You can take the backend anywhere after the project ends.
Compliance built in, not bolted on
We build backends to meet HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 controls from day one. Data encryption, audit logs, and access controls are part of the architecture, not added later.
Start in 2 weeks, not 2 months
We kick off projects within 1-2 weeks of signing. The Roadmap phase takes just 5 business days, then we start building. No long sales cycles or discovery phases.
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.
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