Expert Custom Backend Development PartnerBackend Development
We build scalable backend systems for your product. 12-week MVP delivery starts at $80K.
IRPR builds expert custom backend development for product teams that need reliable, scalable APIs and data processing. We use Node.js, Go, Python, AWS, GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes to create backends that handle millions of requests without breaking.
Every project ships with source code, CI/CD pipeline, monitoring dashboards, and full documentation. Timeline is 8 to 12 weeks for an MVP, with a fixed price from $80K to $250K. We also handle compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and FERPA.
CTOs hire us to accelerate their product roadmap. Startups need a production-ready backend to raise their Series A. Enterprise teams need us to modernize legacy infrastructure. Product managers want a scalable architecture that won't require a rewrite in 6 months.
Types of software we ship.
RESTful API development
We design and build REST APIs with OpenAPI specs, rate limiting, and pagination using Express or FastAPI.
GraphQL API development
We build GraphQL backends with Apollo Server or Hasura, including schema stitching and real-time subscriptions.
Microservices architecture
We split your backend into independently deployable services with gRPC or message queues like RabbitMQ.
Event-driven systems
We build event-driven backends with Apache Kafka, AWS SQS, or Google Pub/Sub for async data processing.
Real-time backend
We implement WebSockets and Server-Sent Events for live dashboards, chat, and collaborative features using Socket.io.
Data pipeline and ETL backends
We build data pipelines with Apache Airflow, dbt, and Snowflake to transform and load data from multiple sources.
Serverless backends
We create serverless APIs with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB that scale to zero and reduce costs.
Database design and optimization
We design PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis schemas with indexing, caching, and query optimization for performance.
We build for every business type.
Healthcare
Fintech
SaaS
Ecommerce
Enterprise
Why your backend needs an expert partner
A poorly designed backend will cost you months of rewrites.
At IRPR, we have rebuilt over 80 backends that were originally built by generalists. Each one had the same problems: no separation of concerns, no test coverage, and no monitoring.
Our expert backend team designs for your specific use case. We use infrastructure as code with Terraform and Pulumi to ensure repeatable deployments. We include Sentry error tracking and Datadog performance monitoring by default.
Generic dev shop vs expert backend partner
The wrong choice leads to technical debt and broken scaling.
Most development agencies focus on frontend and treat backend as an afterthought. They use a single database without caching or read replicas. When your traffic spikes, the backend crumbles.
IRPR builds backend-first. We design with caching layers (Redis), connection pooling, and database sharding. We also provide a staging environment that matches production, so you can load test before launch.
- Monolithic architecture from the start
- No CI/CD pipeline
- Manual deployments with downtime
- No API documentation
- No performance monitoring
- One-size-fits-all database selection
- Microservices or serverless based on need
- Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions
- Zero-downtime deployments with Blue/Green
- Auto-generated OpenAPI documentation
- Datadog monitoring and alerting
- Database choice optimized for your queries
Our backend development process: from idea to production
We follow a structured 12-week plan that eliminates surprises.
Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2): We map your data model, define API endpoints, and choose the tech stack. You get a detailed architecture document and a fixed price quote.
Phase 2 (Weeks 3-8): We build and test each endpoint. Every API call has unit tests, integration tests, and performance benchmarks. You see progress through a staging environment.
What you get when you partner with IRPR
Full ownership of everything we build. No black boxes.
We ship source code, infrastructure scripts, and documentation. You get access to a private GitHub repository with all commit history. We also provide a handover session with your engineering team.
Our deliverables include a production-ready backend, automated CI/CD, monitoring dashboards, and a load testing report. You can maintain or extend the backend yourself without ever hiring us again.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform or Pulumi)
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
- Staging environment on AWS or GCP
- API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Performance monitoring (Datadog)
- Error tracking (Sentry)
- Load testing report (k6)
- Database migration scripts
- One week of post-launch support
What we ship in this practice.
Payment Processing Backend
We built a PCI-DSS compliant backend that processes 10,000 payments per minute using Node.js, Stripe, and Redis. The client reduced fraud by 40% with real-time risk scoring.
Telemedicine API
We built a HIPAA compliant backend for a telemedicine platform using WebRTC, PostgreSQL, and AWS Kinesis. Patient wait time dropped by 60% and uptime stayed at 99.95%.
Order Management Service
We built a microservice for an ecommerce client that handles 10,000 orders per hour using Node.js, Redis, and SQS. Inventory updates are processed in under 100ms.
Multi-tenant SaaS API
We built a Django and PostgreSQL backend that onboards 500 tenants in 3 months. Each tenant gets isolated data with row-level security and custom domain support.
Event-driven Notification System
We built a notification backend using SNS, SQS, and Lambda that delivers 10 million emails per month with 99.9% deliverability. Open and click rates increased by 25%.
IoT Data Pipeline
We built a backend that ingests 100,000 device messages per second using MQTT, Kafka, and InfluxDB. The client cut data latency from minutes to 500ms.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, no hourly billing
Every project receives a fixed quote after the discovery phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges.
Senior engineers only
Our team averages 10+ years of backend experience. Every developer is vetted for system design and distributed systems before they ship code.
12-week MVP delivery
We ship a production-ready backend in 12 weeks. Our process is designed for speed without cutting corners on testing or documentation.
Full code ownership
You own the source code, infrastructure, and all artifacts. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in, no recurring payments to us.
Compliance built-in
We have built HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and FERPA compliant backends. Compliance is designed into the architecture from day one, not retrofitted.
Post-launch support included
We include one week of post-launch support to handle any edge cases. Extended support is available at a fixed monthly rate if you need it.
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.