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We build production-grade backends in 8-12 weeks. Fixed price, full code ownership, senior engineers only.
IRPR is an experienced custom backend development firm that builds server-side systems in Node.js, Python, Go, and Rust. We design and deploy RESTful and GraphQL APIs, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, and event-driven architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Every engagement starts with a 2-week Roadmap phase for a fixed fee of $5K-$15K. Full builds range from $80K to $250K and ship in 8-12 weeks. We comply with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and FERPA out of the box.
Founders building SaaS MVPs hire us to launch quickly without technical debt. CTOs scaling their platform hire us to refactor monolithic backends into microservices. Product owners at healthcare and fintech companies hire us to meet compliance deadlines.
Types of software we ship.
REST API development
Build versioned, documented REST APIs with Node.js or Python. Includes Swagger docs and rate limiting out of the box.
GraphQL backend development
Design GraphQL schemas and resolvers with Apollo or Hasura. Supports real-time subscriptions and federation.
Microservices architecture
Decompose monoliths into containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes. Each service has its own database and CI/CD pipeline.
Real-time backend development
Build WebSocket and WebRTC backends for chat, live notifications, and collaborative editing. Uses Socket.io or PubNub.
Database backend development
Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases. Includes schema migrations, indexing strategies, and read replica setup for PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
Authentication and authorization backend
Implement OAuth 2.0, SAML, and JWT-based auth. Integrates with Okta, Auth0, or Azure AD for enterprise SSO.
Data pipeline and ETL backend
Build batch and streaming data pipelines with Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis. Includes data validation, transformation, and loading into data warehouses.
Serverless backend development
Deploy serverless functions with AWS Lambda or GCP Cloud Functions. Cold start optimized with provisioned concurrency and VPC networking.
We build for every business type.
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Ecommerce and retail
Healthcare and life sciences
Fintech and payments
Media and content platforms
Why you need an experienced custom backend development firm
Your backend is the foundation of every feature your users interact with.
A poorly designed backend causes slow page loads, data loss, and security vulnerabilities. IRPR has built 200+ backends for startups and enterprises across 50 countries. We use proven patterns like CQRS, event sourcing, and clean architecture to prevent these issues.
We ship code that is secure, scalable, and auditable. Every backend includes automated tests with 90%+ coverage, CI/CD via GitHub Actions, and centralized logging with Sentry and Datadog. We also configure database backups and disaster recovery plans.
The difference with IRPR as your backend development firm
Most dev shops bill hourly and hand off half-baked code. We do not.
When you work with a generic dev shop, you get junior developers learning on your dime. They use inconsistent coding standards and deliver undocumented APIs. When something breaks, you wait weeks for a fix.
IRPR assigns senior engineers only. Each engineer has 8+ years of experience. We use a single coding standard (Prettier + ESLint), write integration tests, and document every endpoint with Postman collections. You own the full source code from day one.
- Junior developers with 0-2 years experience
- Hourly billing with no cap
- No testing or CI/CD pipeline
- No compliance documentation
- No post-launch support
- Code ownership unclear
- Senior engineers with 8+ years experience
- Fixed price locked in Roadmap phase
- 90%+ test coverage, CI/CD on GitHub Actions
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 compliance built in
- 1 month free support after launch
- Full code ownership, no strings attached
How our custom backend development process works
We follow a 4-phase process that delivers a production-ready backend in 8-12 weeks.
Every engagement starts with a Roadmap phase. We review your product spec, define the database schema, and map out API endpoints. You get a fixed price quote and a detailed timeline before any development begins.
Engineering follows two-week sprints with daily standups and weekly demos. We deploy to staging after every sprint for your feedback. The final Release phase includes load testing, security audit, and deployment to production.
What ships with every backend project
Every delivery includes these 10 assets so you have full control of your infrastructure.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions with automated tests
- Database schema migrations (PostgreSQL or MongoDB)
- API documentation in Postman or Swagger
- Docker compose file for local development
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform or Pulumi)
- Sentry error tracking and Datadog monitoring
- Automated database backups with 30-day retention
- Security audit report (OWASP Top 10)
- 1 hour of post-launch support per week for 1 month
What we ship in this practice.
SaaS MVP backend for a fintech startup
Built a PCI-DSS compliant payment processing backend in 10 weeks. Handles 10,000+ transactions per day with 99.99% uptime. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Stripe, AWS ECS.
HIPAA compliant EHR backend for a telehealth platform
Designed a patient data management system with end-to-end encryption and audit logging. Reduced patient record access time from 45 seconds to 2 seconds. Tech stack: Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda.
Real-time inventory backend for an ecommerce marketplace
Built a WebSocket-based inventory synchronization system that updates stock levels across 3 warehouses in real time. Reduced overselling incidents by 100%. Tech stack: Go, Redis, MongoDB, GKE.
Multi-tenant SaaS backend for a project management tool
Developed a multi-tenant backend with row-level security and tenant isolation. Onboarded 500+ companies in the first quarter. Tech stack: Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Redis, Heroku.
Video streaming backend for a media platform
Built a video transcoding pipeline using AWS Elemental MediaConvert and S3. Delivers 4K streams with sub-3 second start time. Tech stack: Node.js, AWS Lambda, CloudFront, DynamoDB.
Real-time analytics backend for a logistics company
Designed a streaming data pipeline with Apache Kafka and Spark. Processes 1 million events per minute and updates dashboards in under 1 second. Tech stack: Apache Kafka, Spark, Cassandra, AWS Kinesis.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly billing
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 a single line of code.
Senior engineers only, no juniors
Every engineer on your project has 8+ years of commercial experience. We do not outsource to junior developers or offshore teams. You talk directly to the person writing your code.
Full code ownership from day one
We create a private GitHub repo under your organization. All source code, documentation, and infrastructure configs are yours from the first commit. No licensing fees, no restrictions.
Compliance built in, not bolted on
We have built backends that pass HIPAA audits, PCI-DSS Level 1 assessments, and SOC 2 Type II reviews. Our standard checklist includes encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, and audit logging.
8-12 week delivery, on time 98% of the time
Our Roadmap phase eliminates ambiguity before engineering starts. We ship a production-ready backend in 8-12 weeks. In 200+ projects, we delivered on time 98% of the time.
Post-launch support and handover
We include 1 month of post-launch support with weekly check-ins. We also provide a 30-minute handover call with your internal team. You can run the system yourself without our help.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
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