Backend Web Development FirmDevelopment Firm
We build server-side systems that handle millions of requests. Fixed price, senior engineers, 8-12 week timelines.
IRPR is a backend web development firm that builds server-side systems using Node.js, Python, Go, and Rust. We design APIs, databases, message queues, and cloud infrastructure that scale from zero to millions of users.
Every project ships in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price range of $80K-$250K. We handle compliance like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2. You get production-ready code in your repo, CI/CD pipeline, and monitoring from day one.
We work with CTOs at funded startups who need an MVP in 10 weeks, engineering directors at mid-market companies migrating monolithic apps, product managers launching a new SaaS feature, and founders building their first backend from scratch.
Types of software we ship.
Custom API Development
Build REST or GraphQL APIs with Node.js or Go. Integrates with Stripe, Twilio, Auth0. Supports 10,000+ requests/second.
Database Architecture & Migration
Design PostgreSQL or MongoDB schemas. Migrate from legacy SQL Server or Oracle. Zero downtime migrations for 50GB+ datasets.
Microservices & Event-Driven Systems
Deploy Docker containers with Kafka or RabbitMQ. Each service scales independently. Handles 100K+ events per second.
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Provision EC2, RDS, Lambda, or GKE. Infrastructure as code with Terraform. 99.9% uptime SLA with auto-scaling.
Authentication & Authorization Systems
Implement OAuth 2.0, SAML, or OpenID Connect. Role-based access control with 5 levels of permissions. SOC 2 compliant.
Backend for Mobile Apps
Build APIs for iOS and Android apps using Firebase or custom Node.js. Push notifications, real-time sync, offline support.
Ecommerce Backend Systems
Cart, checkout, inventory, payment processing. PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant. Handles 10,000+ orders per hour.
Data Pipeline & ETL Services
Extract, transform, load data from 20+ sources. Use Airflow, dbt, and Snowflake. Processes 1TB+ daily.
We build for every business type.
SaaS companies
Fintech firms
Healthcare organizations
Ecommerce brands
Enterprise teams
Why You Need a Backend Web Development Firm
A custom backend handles your exact business logic, scales with your users, and meets compliance requirements out of the box.
Off-the-shelf backends like Firebase or Supabase work for prototypes but break at scale. A custom backend built with Node.js or Python gives you control over every query, every API call, and every cost. IRPR has shipped 200+ production backends since 2015.
Your backend is the foundation of your product. If it fails, everything fails. We design for 99.9% uptime from day one, with automated failover, load balancing, and monitoring. Our backends handle 100K+ concurrent users without a hitch.
Generic Dev Shop vs IRPR
Most dev shops charge hourly and deliver late. IRPR works different.
We see the same problems over and over: scope creep, unclear milestones, and code that doesn't scale. Generic shops use junior developers and bill for every extra hour. You end up paying 2x for half the quality.
IRPR assigns senior engineers only. Every project has a fixed price from the Roadmap phase (week 2). We ship production-ready code with tests, CI/CD, and monitoring built in. No surprises, no excuses.
- Junior developers learning on your project
- Hourly billing with no cap
- No compliance expertise (HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2)
- Code with no tests or CI/CD
- Scope creep every sprint
- No post-launch support
- Senior engineers with 10+ years experience
- Fixed price from Roadmap phase
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 built in
- Full test coverage, CI/CD, Sentry monitoring
- Scope locked in week 2
- 12 weeks of post-launch support included
How We Build Your Backend
Our process turns your idea into a production backend in 8-12 weeks.
Every project starts with a 2-week Roadmap phase. You pay a fixed fee ($8K-$15K) and get a detailed technical specification: database schema, API endpoints, infrastructure diagram, and a fixed quote for the build. If you don't like the quote, you walk away with the roadmap.
The build phase is 6-10 weeks. We ship code every 2 weeks in working increments. You see a real API, real database, and real cloud infrastructure before the project is done. No waterfall, no big bang releases.
What Ships With Every Backend
Every project includes these deliverables by default.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
- Sentry error tracking and alerts
- Datadog or Grafana monitoring dashboard
- PostgreSQL or MongoDB database schema
- API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Load test results (1000+ concurrent users)
- Security audit report
- Deployment runbook for your DevOps team
- 12 weeks of post-launch support
What we ship in this practice.
Multi-Tenant SaaS Backend
Built a multi-tenant backend for a B2B SaaS platform. Handles 500 tenants with isolated data. Uses Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis. Reduced tenant onboarding from 2 weeks to 1 day.
HIPAA-Compliant Patient Portal
Built a secure backend for a telemedicine startup. Supports 10,000+ patients with PHI. Uses Python, FastAPI, and AWS with HIPAA-eligible services. Passed HIPAA audit on first try.
Real-Time Payment Processing API
Built a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment API for a fintech company. Processes 5,000 transactions per minute. Uses Go, Stripe Connect, and PostgreSQL. Achieved 99.99% uptime in year one.
Ecommerce Order Management Backend
Built a backend that syncs orders across Shopify, Amazon, and a custom warehouse system. Handles 50,000 orders per day. Uses Node.js, RabbitMQ, and MongoDB. Reduced order errors by 90%.
Real Estate MLS Integration API
Built a backend that ingests MLS data from 20+ sources and normalizes it into a single API. Supports 1 million+ property listings. Uses Python, Elasticsearch, and AWS Lambda. Cut data refresh time from 24 hours to 15 minutes.
EdTech Assessment Engine Backend
Built a backend that auto-grades 100,000+ student submissions per day. Uses Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. FERPA compliant. Reduced grading time for teachers by 80%.
Why teams hire us.
Senior engineers only
Every engineer at IRPR has 10+ years of backend experience. No juniors, no offshore teams. You talk directly to the person writing your code.
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. The price you see is the price you pay.
8-12 week MVPs
We ship production-ready backends in 8-12 weeks. Your first API endpoint is live in week 3. You see real progress every 2 weeks.
Compliance built in
We build HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliance into the architecture from day one. No retrofitting. Our backends pass audits on the first attempt.
Full code ownership
You own every line of code we write. It goes into your GitHub repo. No license fees, no vendor lock-in, no ongoing royalties.
Post-launch support included
Every project includes 12 weeks of post-launch support. We monitor uptime, fix bugs, and handle edge cases. You don't get handed a repo and left alone.
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.