Backend Development ConsultantsDevelopment Consultants
Hire senior backend engineers who ship production-ready APIs, microservices, and databases. We deliver in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing and full code ownership.
IRPR builds custom backend systems for startups and enterprises. We use Node.js, Go, Python, and cloud-native tools like AWS Lambda, Docker, and PostgreSQL.
A typical backend project ships in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price between $80K and $250K. We handle PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliance.
We work with CTOs scaling SaaS platforms, founders launching MVPs, and engineering leads who need to refactor legacy monoliths. We also serve compliance officers requiring audit-ready architecture.
Types of software we ship.
API Development
Design and build RESTful or GraphQL APIs with Express, Apollo, and Postman documentation. Integrates with Stripe, Twilio, or internal systems.
Microservices Architecture
Decompose monoliths into Go or Node.js microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, and NATS for event-driven communication.
Database Design & Migration
Plan relational and NoSQL schemas with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis. Include migration scripts, indexing, and read replicas.
Serverless Backend
Build event-driven backends on AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. Reduce cold starts with provisioned concurrency.
Real-Time Systems (WebSockets)
Implement live chat, notifications, and data sync using Socket.io, Pusher, or AWS AppSync. Scale to 100K concurrent connections.
Backend for Mobile Apps
Create mobile-optimized APIs with Firebase, Realm, or custom Node.js/Go backends. Handle push notifications via FCM or APNs.
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
Set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Pulumi. Manage autoscaling groups, load balancers, and multi-region deployments.
Legacy System Refactoring
Migrate old PHP, Ruby, or .NET backends to modern Go or Node.js with zero downtime. Use feature flags and canary deployments.
We build for every business type.
SaaS
Fintech
Healthcare
Ecommerce
Enterprise
Backend Development Consultants with Recorded Metrics
We measure what matters: uptime, latency, throughput, and delivery speed.
IRPR has shipped over 200 backend systems across 50 countries. Our average project delivers a fully functional backend in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price agreed upfront after the Roadmap phase.
We maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate. Production systems we build run at 99.9% uptime. Clients report an average 40% reduction in API response times after migrating to our architecture.
How IRPR Beats Generic Development Shops
Not all backend consultants deliver the same quality. Here is the real difference.
Generic shops often assign junior developers to backend work and bill by the hour without a clear scope. They reuse boilerplate code without understanding your data model or compliance needs.
IRPR assigns senior engineers only - no offshore juniors. We fix the price after a 2-week Roadmap phase that produces a full technical spec, so you know exactly what you get and when.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- Junior developers on key tasks
- Unclear compliance handling
- No dedicated project manager
- Code ownership disputes
- Delivery 3-6 months late
- Fixed price from Roadmap phase
- Senior engineers with 8+ years experience
- Built-in HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2
- Dedicated tech lead and PM
- Full code ownership from day one
- 8-12 week average delivery
Our 4-Phase Backend Development Process
From idea to production in predictable stages, with clear milestones and no surprises.
Every project follows the same proven framework: Idea, Roadmap, Product, Release. This structure ensures we align on goals before writing code and hand over a system you can run yourself.
The Roadmap phase (week 2) delivers a complete technical blueprint: architecture, database schema, API contracts, and a fixed price quote. You approve the plan before any production work begins.
What Ships When You Hire Backend Development Consultants
Every project includes these deliverables by default. No hidden items or post-launch surprises.
We hand over a complete production-ready backend, not just code. That includes infrastructure as code, automated tests, and runbooks so your team can maintain it.
All source code is in your Git repository from day one. IRPR never holds your code hostage.
- Source code in your private GitHub/GitLab repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Dockerized services with Kubernetes manifests
- API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Automated unit and integration tests (80%+ coverage)
- Database migration scripts (Flyway or Alembic)
- Monitoring dashboards (Datadog or Grafana) with alerts
- Load test results (k6 or Locust) verifying target throughput
- Runbook for deployment and incident response
- One week of post-release support and knowledge transfer
What we ship in this practice.
Real-time notification service for a social media startup
Built a Go-based WebSocket service handling 50K concurrent connections using NATS and Redis. Reduced notification latency from 2 seconds to under 200ms. Stack: Go, Redis, NATS, Docker.
HIPAA-compliant telemedicine API
Developed a FHIR-based API for a telehealth platform enabling secure video sessions and e-prescriptions. Achieved HIPAA compliance and passed a third-party audit. Stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Twilio, AWS KMS.
Payment processing microservices for a fintech startup
Decomposed a monolith into 12 Go microservices for payment routing, fraud detection, and ledger management. Reduced transaction failures by 35%. Stack: Go, gRPC, Kafka, CockroachDB, Stripe API.
Inventory management backend for an ecommerce brand
Built a real-time inventory sync API connecting Shopify, warehouses, and a mobile app. Cut stock discrepancy reports by 80%. Stack: Node.js, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, Shopify API.
SaaS analytics platform data pipeline
Designed an event ingestion pipeline processing 10 million events/hour with Kafka and ClickHouse. Enabled sub-second query response on dashboards. Stack: Kafka, ClickHouse, Python, AWS ECS.
Legacy ERP refactoring for a manufacturing firm
Migrated a .NET ERP backend to Go microservices with zero downtime. Cut server costs by 60% and reduced API latency from 1.5s to 120ms. Stack: Go, PostgreSQL, gRPC, Terraform.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price per phase
After the 2-week Roadmap phase, you receive a fixed price for the entire build. No hourly billing, no time-tracking, no surprise overruns. The price is locked.
Senior engineers only
Every engineer on your project has 8+ years of backend experience. We do not use junior contractors or offshore teams. You talk directly to the person writing your code.
Built-in compliance
We design backends to meet HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR from day one. We include encryption, audit logs, and access controls by default - no bolt-on security.
8-12 week delivery
Our process is optimized for speed. The average MVP ships in 10 weeks. We use proven architectures and pre-built components to avoid reinventing the wheel.
Full code ownership
IRPR never holds your code or intellectual property. You own everything in your GitHub repo from the first commit. We just write it for you.
Post-release support
After launch, we provide 1 week of hands-on support and knowledge transfer. We also offer optional maintenance packages starting at $3K/month.
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.