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We build server-side systems that handle millions of requests. You get a dedicated team of senior engineers, fixed pricing, and a working product in 12 weeks.
IRPR is an experienced backend app development studio. We build server-side applications using Node.js, Python, Go, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, and AWS Lambda. Our team of senior engineers has delivered over 200 backend systems for clients in 50 countries.
Every project ships within 8 to 12 weeks for the MVP. Pricing is fixed and starts at $80,000, ranging up to $250,000 for complex systems with multiple microservices. We comply with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and FERPA standards.
Our clients include CTOs at Series A startups who need a production-ready backend in 3 months, product managers at mid-market companies migrating from monoliths to microservices, and enterprise IT directors who require PCI-compliant payment processing systems.
Types of software we ship.
RESTful API Development
Build stateless APIs with Node.js or Go. Includes OpenAPI specs, rate limiting, and JWT authentication.
Microservices Architecture
Decompose monoliths into independent services. Uses Docker, Kubernetes, and event-driven communication via Kafka.
Real-Time Backend Systems
WebSocket servers for live chat, notifications, and data streaming. Built with Socket.io or AWS AppSync.
GraphQL Backend Development
GraphQL APIs with Apollo Server, Prisma ORM, and subscription support. Reduces over-fetching and under-fetching.
Serverless Backend Architecture
AWS Lambda functions, API Gateway, DynamoDB. Scales automatically and costs based on invocations.
Database Design and Optimization
Schema design for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB. Includes indexing strategies, query optimization, and migration scripts.
Authentication and Authorization Systems
OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect. Integrates with Auth0, Okta, or custom JWT implementations.
Background Job Processing
Queues with Bull, Sidekiq, or AWS SQS. Handles email sending, image processing, and data exports asynchronously.
We build for every business type.
SaaS platforms
Fintech companies
Healthcare applications
Ecommerce platforms
Enterprise systems
Why an Experienced Backend App Development Studio Matters
Backend is the foundation of every app. A poorly built backend costs you time, money, and users.
IRPR has shipped 200+ backend systems. Our senior engineers average 10 years of experience. We use Node.js, Python, Go, and Java depending on the use case. Every project includes automated testing with Jest or PyTest, CI/CD pipelines on GitHub Actions, and monitoring with Datadog.
We have built backends for clients in healthcare, fintech, ecommerce, and SaaS. Our systems handle up to 100,000 requests per second. We deploy to AWS, GCP, or Azure. We also manage on-premise deployments for clients with strict data residency requirements.
The Difference Between a Generic Dev Shop and an Experienced Backend Studio
Most agencies build frontends and outsource the backend. IRPR builds the backend first.
We specialize in backend architecture. Our team designs data models, API contracts, and deployment pipelines before writing a single line of frontend code. This approach catches 90% of integration issues early.
We use the same infrastructure for every project: Terraform for provisioning, Docker for containerization, and Kubernetes for orchestration. This reduces deployment failures by 80% compared to manual setups.
- Junior developers with 2 years experience
- Hourly billing with no cap
- No dedicated QA engineer
- Manual deployments
- No security review
- One-size-fits-all architecture
- Senior engineers with 10+ years experience
- Fixed price from $80K
- Dedicated QA engineer on every project
- CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- OWASP security review in Roadmap phase
- Architecture tailored to your data volume
Our Backend Development Process in 4 Phases
We follow a repeatable process that starts with your idea and ends with a production-ready backend.
Every project begins with a 2-week Roadmap phase. We audit your requirements, design the system architecture, and produce a fixed-price quote. No scope creep, no surprises.
The Product phase takes 8-12 weeks. We build and deploy the backend in 2-week sprints. You see working code every sprint. We handle load testing, security scanning, and documentation.
What Ships with Every Backend Project
You get more than code. You get a production-ready system with all the tooling.
Every backend project includes infrastructure as code, automated deployments, monitoring dashboards, and comprehensive API documentation. We also include a security audit report and a runbook for your ops team.
Our standard delivery includes a Postman collection, Swagger/OpenAPI spec, database migration scripts, and a load test report. You can hand the project to any developer and they can run it in 30 minutes.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions
- Dockerized microservices with docker-compose
- Terraform scripts for AWS/GCP/Azure
- Sentry error tracking integration
- Datadog monitoring dashboards
- OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
- Postman collection with example requests
- Database migration scripts (Flyway or Alembic)
- Load test report with k6 results
What we ship in this practice.
Multi-Tenant SaaS Backend
Built a multi-tenant backend for a B2B SaaS platform. Each tenant gets isolated data with row-level security in PostgreSQL. Reduced tenant onboarding time from 2 weeks to 2 days. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS ECS.
HIPAA-Compliant Patient API
Developed a HIPAA-compliant patient data API for a telemedicine startup. Handles 50,000 patient records with encrypted storage and audit logging. Passed HIPAA audit on first attempt. Tech stack: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS KMS.
Payment Processing Microservice
Built a PCI-DSS compliant payment microservice for an ecommerce platform. Processes 10,000 transactions per day with Stripe integration. Reduced payment failure rate from 5% to 0.5%. Tech stack: Go, PostgreSQL, Stripe API, AWS Lambda.
Real-Time Inventory System
Created a real-time inventory management backend for a retail chain with 200 stores. Syncs stock levels across all locations in under 1 second. Reduced stockouts by 30%. Tech stack: Node.js, Redis, MongoDB, WebSocket.
Analytics API for EdTech Platform
Designed a reporting API for an EdTech company serving 1 million students. Generates dashboards with 10-second query times on 500 million rows. Tech stack: Python, ClickHouse, FastAPI, AWS S3.
Legacy System Migration API
Migrated a legacy monolith to microservices for a logistics company. Built 12 microservices with event-driven architecture. Cut deployment time from 4 hours to 10 minutes. Tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, 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. You know the cost before we write code.
Senior engineers only
Our team averages 10 years of backend experience. No junior developers. Every engineer has built production systems handling 100,000+ requests per second.
200+ products shipped
We have delivered over 200 backend systems to clients in 50 countries. Our portfolio includes healthcare, fintech, ecommerce, and SaaS platforms.
Compliance built in
We build to HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and FERPA standards. Our infrastructure is auditable by default. We provide compliance documentation with every project.
12-week MVPs
Most projects ship a production-ready MVP in 8 to 12 weeks. We use proven frameworks and templates to accelerate development without cutting quality.
Full code ownership
You own all source code, infrastructure scripts, and documentation. No licensing fees, no lock-in. You can deploy anywhere with any team.
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.