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We build secure, scalable backend systems for $80K-$250K. 12 weeks to your first production release.
IRPR is an affordable custom backend development vendor that builds production-ready backend systems using Node.js, Python, Go, and PostgreSQL. We design RESTful and GraphQL APIs, microservices architectures, and real-time data pipelines that scale from 100 to 1 million users without rewrites.
Every project ships in 12-14 weeks with a fixed price of $80K-$250K. You get source code ownership, CI/CD pipelines on GitHub Actions, Sentry error tracking, and compliance with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2 depending on your industry.
Founders hire us when they need a CTO-level backend without the salary. CTOs hire us to offload legacy migrations. Product managers hire us to build API layers that connect Salesforce, Stripe, and their mobile app. We replace the risk of hourly billing with a single fixed quote.
Types of software we ship.
REST API development
Build RESTful APIs with Express.js or FastAPI. Includes OpenAPI documentation, rate limiting, and JWT authentication.
GraphQL backend
Design GraphQL schemas using Apollo Server or Hasura. Supports real-time subscriptions and federated data from 3+ sources.
Microservices architecture
Decompose monoliths into Docker-based microservices with RabbitMQ or Kafka for event-driven communication.
Real-time data pipeline
Build streaming pipelines with Apache Kafka, Redis Streams, or AWS Kinesis. Handles 10K+ events per second.
Serverless backend
Deploy serverless functions on AWS Lambda or Vercel. Includes DynamoDB, S3 triggers, and CloudWatch monitoring.
Database design and optimization
Design normalized PostgreSQL schemas with indexing, partitioning, and connection pooling via PgBouncer. Migrate from MySQL or MongoDB.
Third-party API integration
Integrate Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid, or Salesforce APIs with retry logic, webhook handling, and idempotency keys.
Authentication and authorization system
Implement OAuth 2.0, SAML, or OpenID Connect using Auth0 or Firebase Auth. Includes role-based access control (RBAC).
We build for every business type.
SaaS and subscription platforms
Ecommerce and marketplaces
Healthcare and life sciences
Fintech and payments
Logistics and supply chain
Why you need an affordable custom backend development vendor
Off-the-shelf backends fail when your business logic is unique. A custom backend built by IRPR fits your exact workflow.
Generic platforms like Firebase or Supabase work for prototypes but break at scale. They lock you into their data model and pricing. A custom backend built with PostgreSQL and Node.js gives you full control over queries, migrations, and cost. IRPR has replaced Firebase backends for 12 clients who hit $5K/month in database reads.
Your backend handles sensitive data, business rules, and integrations. When you need HIPAA compliance for patient records or PCI-DSS for credit card transactions, a custom build is the only option. IRPR ships SOC 2 reports with every enterprise project. We include penetration testing reports from a third-party firm before launch.
What makes IRPR a different affordable custom backend development vendor
Most backend vendors charge by the hour and deliver late. IRPR fixes both problems with a fixed-price model and a strict 12-week timeline.
When you hire a generic dev shop, you get a project manager who doesn't code, a backend engineer who learned on the job, and a timeline that slips by months. They bill hourly, so every bug fix costs you more. IRPR assigns senior engineers with 8+ years of experience. We write tests before we write production code. Every pull request is reviewed by a second engineer.
Our fixed-price quote covers the full scope defined in the Roadmap phase (week 2). If you add features, we quote them separately. No hidden fees, no surprise overtime. We have delivered 200+ projects with a 98% on-time rate. That is not a marketing claim. It is our actual delivery record.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- Junior engineers learning on your project
- No written tests until production breaks
- Timelines slip by 2-3 months
- No compliance documentation
- You own nothing after payment
- Fixed price quoted in week 2
- Senior engineers with 8+ years experience
- Test coverage above 80% before merge
- 12-week average delivery time
- HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2 compliance built in
- Full source code ownership
How IRPR delivers your affordable custom backend development project
We follow a 4-phase process that turns your idea into a production-ready backend in 12 weeks.
Phase 1 is the Idea call (week 1). We listen to your requirements, review any existing code, and identify the core backend services needed. No slides, no jargon. Just a whiteboard session over Zoom.
Phase 2 is the Roadmap (week 2). We deliver a detailed document with the system architecture, database schema, API endpoints, and a fixed price. You approve it, and we start building. No change orders without your sign-off.
What ships with every affordable custom backend development project
Every project includes these deliverables so you can run, maintain, and scale your backend without IRPR.
We do not hold your code hostage. When the project ends, you have everything you need to deploy on your own. No licensing fees, no platform lock-in.
- Source code in your private GitHub or GitLab repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions with automated tests
- PostgreSQL database schema with migration scripts
- OpenAPI (Swagger) documentation for every endpoint
- Sentry error tracking and Datadog monitoring setup
- Docker Compose or Kubernetes deployment configs
- Load test results (10K concurrent requests per endpoint)
- Penetration test report from a third-party security firm
- Admin dashboard with user management and logs
- 1-year warranty on all code (bug fixes included)
What we ship in this practice.
Telehealth backend for a 50-physician practice
Built a HIPAA-compliant backend with Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Twilio Video. Handles 500 concurrent video visits per day. Reduced patient intake time by 40%.
Payment processing API for a fintech startup
Developed a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant API using Go and Stripe Connect. Processes $2M in monthly transactions with 99.99% uptime.
Real-time inventory system for a 200-store retail chain
Built a microservices backend with Kafka and PostgreSQL. Syncs inventory across 200 stores in under 2 seconds. Reduced stockouts by 60%.
Multi-tenant SaaS backend for a B2B analytics platform
Created a SOC 2 compliant backend with Python FastAPI and Redis. Supports 500 tenants with isolated data. Query latency under 50ms at 10K requests/second.
MLS data integration for a real estate platform
Built a data pipeline using Node.js and Elasticsearch. Ingests MLS listings from 50+ sources in real time. Reduced data sync time from 4 hours to 3 minutes.
Student information system backend for a school district
Developed a FERPA-compliant backend with Django and PostgreSQL. Manages 30,000 student records across 40 schools. Automated grade reporting saves 200 hours per semester.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote in the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. You know the exact cost before we write a line of code.
Senior engineers only
We hire engineers with 8+ years of backend experience. No juniors, no offshore teams. Your project is led by someone who has shipped production backends at scale.
12-week delivery guarantee
We have delivered 200+ projects with a 98% on-time rate. Our process is designed to ship in 12 weeks. If we are late, we discount the next phase.
Compliance built in
We build HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliance into your backend from day one. No retroactive audits. We include penetration test reports with every delivery.
Full source code ownership
You own all code, documentation, and deployment scripts. No licensing fees, no platform lock-in. You can take the code to any hosting provider or team.
1-year warranty on all code
We fix bugs for free for 12 months after launch. No retainer required. If something breaks, we fix it within 48 hours.
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.