Custom Backend Development FirmBackend Development
We build backend systems that scale. 200+ products shipped in 8-12 weeks.
IRPR is a custom backend development firm that builds production-ready APIs, databases, and microservices. We use Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, Go, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS Lambda, and Docker to deliver scalable systems.
Every project ships in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing between $80K and $250K. We cover HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliance requirements. Your code is owned by you from day one.
We work with CTOs who need to accelerate product releases, startup founders building their first MVP, product managers migrating legacy infrastructure, and engineering leads scaling their platform.
Types of software we ship.
REST API Development
Build RESTful APIs with Express.js or FastAPI. Include authentication, rate limiting, and OpenAPI docs.
GraphQL Backend
Implement GraphQL APIs using Apollo Server or Hasura. Simplify data fetching for frontend teams.
Microservices Architecture
Break monoliths into microservices with Docker, Kubernetes, and message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
Database Design & Optimization
Design relational and NoSQL databases. Indexing, partitioning, and query optimization for PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
Authentication & Authorization
Implement OAuth2, JWT, SAML, and role-based access control. Integrate with Auth0 or Okta.
Payment Integration Backend
Connect Stripe, Braintree, or Adyen for subscription billing, invoicing, and payment routing.
Real-Time Data Pipelines
Build streaming pipelines with Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Pub/Sub. Process millions of events per second.
Cloud Infrastructure as Code
Provision AWS, GCP, or Azure infrastructure with Terraform or Pulumi. CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
We build for every business type.
SaaS Companies
Ecommerce Platforms
Healthcare Apps
Fintech Startups
Enterprise IT Teams
Why hire a custom backend development firm
A dedicated backend firm brings speed, compliance, and scalability to your project.
IRPR has shipped over 200 custom backend systems. Each project starts with a fixed-price Roadmap phase (week 2) so you know exactly what you are getting. We use automated testing and infrastructure as code to hit 99.9% uptime out of the gate.
Compliance is built in, not bolted on. We have delivered HIPAA-compliant healthcare backends and PCI-DSS compliant fintech systems. Every deployment includes Sentry error monitoring, Datadog metrics, and PagerDuty alerts.
How IRPR differs from other backend development firms
Most agencies bill hourly and deliver late. IRPR does not.
We quote a fixed price after the Roadmap phase. No hourly tracking, no time-sheet disputes. Senior engineers only - no junior staff, no outsourcing.
Every project includes CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and monitoring from day one. Code is delivered to your GitHub repository. We never lock you in.
- Hourly billing with unpredictable costs
- Junior developers on your project
- No compliance expertise built in
- Code hidden until final payment
- No monitoring or alerting included
- Delays from scope creep and change orders
- Fixed price confirmed in week 2
- Senior engineers only (10+ years experience)
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 compliance built in
- Full code ownership from day one
- Sentry, Datadog, PagerDuty included
- 8-12 week delivery, 98% on-time
Our process for custom backend development
From idea to production in four defined phases.
We use the Idea - Roadmap - Product - Release framework. Every phase delivers a tangible output that you can review and approve before moving forward.
No black box development. You see progress weekly in a shared dashboard with live demos and deployed environments.
What ships with every custom backend project
Every engagement includes production-grade infrastructure and tooling.
We do not hand over a zip file. You get a fully operational backend running in your AWS, GCP, or Azure account with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring.
All code is in your private GitHub repository under your organization. You control access and deployment.
- Source code in your GitHub repository
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions or CircleCI
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform or Pulumi)
- API documentation (OpenAPI or GraphQL schema)
- Sentry error tracking and performance monitoring
- Datadog dashboards for latency and error rates
- PagerDuty alerting for production incidents
- Automated test suite (unit, integration, load)
- Deployment runbook and architecture diagram
- Post-release support for 2 weeks
What we ship in this practice.
Real-time inventory sync for ecommerce
Built a microservices-based inventory system that syncs stock levels across Shopify, Amazon, and a warehouse management API. Reduced overselling by 100% and saved 15 hours per week in manual reconciliation. Stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka.
HIPAA-compliant patient data API
Designed a RESTful API for a telehealth platform handling PHI. Included FHIR integration, role-based access control, and audit logging. Achieved HIPAA compliance in 10 weeks. Stack: Python FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda, Auth0.
Subscription billing engine for SaaS
Built a custom billing backend supporting tiered plans, usage metering, and dunning. Integrated Stripe and handled 50K+ active subscriptions. Reduced churn by 12% via automated retry logic. Stack: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Sidekiq, Stripe.
Payment processing pipeline for fintech
Created a PCI-DSS compliant transaction processing system with fraud detection rules and real-time ledger updates. Processed $2M in transactions in the first month. Stack: Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka, AWS ECS.
MLS data integration for real estate
Developed an API gateway that aggregates listings from 12 different MLS sources into a single searchable database. Reduced data latency from 24 hours to 5 minutes. Stack: Node.js, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, AWS Lambda.
Legacy migration to microservices for logistics
Migrated a monolithic order management system into 15 microservices with event-driven architecture. Cut deployment time from 4 hours to 10 minutes. Stack: Java Spring Boot, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes.
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.
Senior engineers only
Our team averages 12 years of experience. No junior developers, no offshore outsourcing. Every engineer has shipped production backend systems.
Compliance built into the architecture
We integrate HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 controls from day one. Our backend systems pass audits without last-minute patches.
Full code ownership
You own the code, the repos, and the infrastructure. Deploy to your own AWS account. No proprietary frameworks or licensing fees.
Predictable delivery in 8-12 weeks
98% of our projects ship on time. We use a fixed scope and transparent weekly demos to keep you informed.
End-to-end reliability tooling
Sentry, Datadog, and PagerDuty are included by default. Your backend has error tracking, performance monitoring, and alerting on day one.
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.