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We build production-ready APIs in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing. 200+ products shipped for startups and enterprises across 50+ countries.
IRPR is a team of senior backend engineers who build backend APIs from scratch, redesign legacy systems, and integrate third-party services. We work with Node.js, Python (FastAPI, Django), Go, .NET Core, and deploy on AWS, GCP, or Azure using containerized microservices.
Every project follows our Idea-Roadmap-Product-Release framework. You get a fixed price after the Roadmap phase (week 2). Typical budgets are $80K to $250K for a complete API layer plus frontend integration. We ship with CI/CD, automated tests, Sentry monitoring, and full documentation.
Founders hire us when their prototype hits 1,000 users and the MVP can't scale. CTOs hire us to rebuild brittle APIs before an audit. Product managers hire us to launch a new API product in under 12 weeks.
Types of software we ship.
REST API Development
Stateless JSON APIs for web and mobile. We use Express.js, Fastify, or Django REST Framework with PostgreSQL and Redis.
GraphQL API Development
Single endpoint with flexible queries using Apollo Server, Prisma, and schema stitching for complex data models.
Microservices Architecture
Decoupled services with RabbitMQ or Kafka for event-driven communication. Each service runs in its own Docker container.
API Integration Services
Connect your product to Stripe, Twilio, HubSpot, Salesforce, Plaid, or custom third-party APIs with retry logic and webhook handling.
Backend as a Service (BaaS)
Managed backend with authentication, file storage, realtime subscriptions, and push notifications. Built on Supabase or Firebase.
API Security Audit
Penetration testing, OWASP Top 10 review, rate limiting, JWT validation, and SOC 2 / HIPAA compliance checks.
Real-time API Development
WebSocket servers with Socket.IO or AWS API Gateway WebSockets for live dashboards, chat, and collaborative apps.
API Documentation Portal
Interactive docs using OpenAPI / Swagger, Postman collections, and SDK stubs for Node.js, Python, and React.
We build for every business type.
Healthcare
Fintech
SaaS
Ecommerce
Enterprise & Logistics
Why the Best Backend API Development Consultants Ship 2x Faster
We have a repeatable process that eliminates the rewrite cycle.
Most API projects fail because of unclear requirements and architectural spaghetti. IRPR starts every engagement with a 2-week Roadmap phase where we write concrete OpenAPI specs, define data models, and set up the cloud infrastructure. You approve the plan before we write a line of production code.
Our senior engineers average 12 years of experience. We use the same battle-tested patterns across 200+ projects: DDD for complex domains, CQRS for high-read systems, and circuit breakers for downstream integrations. On average, our teams ship an MVP in 10 weeks versus the industry norm of 20 weeks.
Generic API Shops vs. IRPR: The Real Difference
Not all consultants are equal. Here is what you actually get.
Many agencies treat API development like a factory line. They assign junior developers, skip automated testing, and deliver a monolith that breaks at 500 concurrent users. IRPR has a different philosophy.
We assign senior engineers, use feature flags and blue-green deployments, and stress-test every endpoint before handoff. Our reference architectures handle 10,000+ requests per second on standard AWS instances.
- assigns junior devs with 2 years experience
- writes no integration tests
- delivers a single-node Express server
- no rate limiting or auth beyond basic JWT
- no CI/CD pipeline - manual deploys
- charges hourly with no cap
- assigns seniors with 12+ years experience
- writes unit, integration, and load tests
- deploys containerized microservices on ECS
- includes rate limiting, API keys, and RBAC
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions, auto rollback
- fixed price after Roadmap - no surprises
Our 4-Phase Process for Backend API Development
From concept to production in 4 predictable phases.
Phase 1: Idea. We review your product brief, existing user flows, and integration needs. This takes 1 week and costs $0 if you book a discovery call first.
Phase 2: Roadmap (2 weeks). We write OpenAPI specs, choose the data store (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or both), set up cloud accounts, and deliver a fixed-price proposal. You pay only for this phase if you proceed.
Phase 3: Product (8-10 weeks). Our engineers build the API in 2-week sprints. You see working endpoints every Friday. We run automated load tests with k6 and keep Sentry error tracking live from day one.
Phase 4: Release (1 week). We deploy to production, configure domain and SSL, set up monitoring (Datadog), and hand over full source code and documentation. You get 30 days of warranty support.
What Ships with Every Backend API
Every deliverable is production-ready, not a prototype.
When IRPR builds your backend API, you get more than code. You get a complete operations toolkit. No hidden setup fees or 'deployment extra' line items.
- Source code in your GitHub or GitLab repo
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions or CircleCI
- Sentry error tracking configured for all environments
- Automated test suite with 90%+ coverage (Jest, Pytest)
- API documentation via OpenAPI / Swagger UI
- Postman collection with environment variables
- Containerized Docker images with docker-compose
- Cloud infrastructure as code (Terraform or Pulumi)
- Rate limiting, authentication, and role-based access control
- 30-day warranty with SLA for critical bugs
What we ship in this practice.
Telehealth API for a 50-clinic Network
Built a HIPAA-compliant backend with WebRTC signaling and EHR integration using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Reduced patient wait time by 40% and enabled 10,000+ virtual visits per month.
Payment Orchestration API for a Fintech Startup
Developed a multi-gateway payment router with Stripe, Adyen, and Plaid using Python FastAPI and Redis. Handled 15,000 transactions per hour at peak with 99.99% uptime.
Subscription Billing API for a SaaS Platform
Created a scalable billing engine with Stripe, usage metering, and invoicing using Node.js and MongoDB. Reduced churn by 25% via real-time usage alerts.
Inventory Sync API for an Ecommerce Brand
Built a middleware API that syncs inventory across Shopify, Amazon, and a warehouse management system using Go and PostgreSQL. Eliminated overselling and saved $200K in lost revenue.
Property Listing API for a Real Estate Platform
Developed a high-throughput API with Elasticsearch search, MLS integration, and image optimization using Python Django and AWS Lambda. Scaled to 5 million listings with sub-200ms response times.
Student Data API for an EdTech Platform
Built a FERPA-compliant backend for a K-12 learning management system using .NET Core and Azure SQL. Supported 500,000 concurrent users during peak exam periods.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly billing
We give you a fixed quote at the end of the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly rates, no time tracking, no surprise overages. You know the exact cost before we write production code.
Senior engineers only, no juniors
Every engineer on your project has 12+ years of production experience. We do not staff juniors or outsource to offshore teams. You talk directly to the people building your API.
Production-ready from day one
Your API ships with CI/CD, Sentry error tracking, automated load tests, and full documentation. No handover surprises. We treat every project like it will serve millions of requests.
Compliance built in, not bolted on
We have built HIPAA-compliant, PCI-DSS Level 1, SOC 2 Type II, and FERPA-compliant APIs. Our engineers know how to configure encryption, audit logs, and access controls from the start.
Full code ownership and no lock-in
You own all source code, Docker images, and infrastructure scripts. We use standard open-source tools (PostgreSQL, Node.js, Python, Docker). You can take the project to any internal team.
98% on-time delivery track record
Of 200+ products shipped, 98% were delivered on or before the planned release date. Our 4-phase framework prevents scope creep and keeps every sprint focused on your top priorities.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
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