Senior Custom Backend Development PartnerBackend Development
You need backend engineers who ship. We build scalable, secure APIs and services in 8-12 weeks with fixed pricing.
IRPR is a senior custom backend development partner for companies that need production-ready systems built by experienced engineers. We use Node.js, Python, Go, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kubernetes to design and deploy backend architectures that handle millions of requests per day.
Every project ships in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price between $80K and $250K. We handle compliance for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and FERPA. You get full source code ownership, CI/CD pipelines, and 30 days of post-launch support.
Our clients include CTOs at funded startups who need a scalable MVP in 10 weeks, engineering directors at mid-market companies rebuilding a legacy monolith, and product managers at healthcare firms requiring HIPAA-compliant APIs. We also work with ecommerce brands needing PCI-compliant payment backends.
Types of software we ship.
REST API Development
Build versioned, documented RESTful APIs with Express.js or FastAPI. Includes Swagger docs, rate limiting, and JWT auth.
GraphQL Backend
Create a unified GraphQL layer with Apollo Server or Hasura. Resolves data from multiple sources with real-time subscriptions.
Microservices Architecture
Design decoupled services communicating via gRPC or message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka). Each service scales independently.
Event-Driven Systems
Build asynchronous pipelines using AWS SQS/SNS or Apache Kafka. Handles high-throughput data ingestion and processing.
Real-Time Backend (WebSockets)
Implement real-time features with Socket.io or WebSocket API. Used for live dashboards, chat, and collaborative tools.
Serverless Backend
Deploy functions on AWS Lambda or Cloudflare Workers. Pay per invocation, auto-scale to zero, no server management.
Data Pipeline & ETL
Build data pipelines using Apache Airflow or AWS Glue. Transform and load data from APIs, databases, and S3 into warehouses.
Backend for Mobile Apps
Create backend APIs for iOS and Android apps using Firebase or custom Node.js. Includes push notifications, file uploads, and auth.
We build for every business type.
SaaS companies
Healthcare and fintech
Ecommerce and retail
Real estate and logistics
Media and edtech
Why you need a senior custom backend development partner
Building backend systems with junior engineers costs you time, money, and reliability.
IRPR only hires senior engineers with 8+ years of experience. Every architect has shipped at least 5 production systems handling 10K+ requests per minute. We skip the learning curve and deliver code that runs in production from day one.
Our team uses typed languages (TypeScript, Go) and writes automated tests that cover 90%+ of code paths. We deploy with Docker and Kubernetes on AWS or GCP. Every project includes a Grafana dashboard for real-time monitoring and a PagerDuty alerting setup.
The difference between a generic dev shop and IRPR
Not all backend partners deliver the same quality. Here is how we compare.
Generic dev shops assign junior developers who learn on your dime. They write monolithic code, skip tests, and deploy manually. Your project slips by weeks and costs more than quoted.
IRPR assigns a senior architect who designs the system before writing a line of code. We use infrastructure as code (Terraform), automated CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and load testing (k6) to ensure your backend scales from day one.
- Assigns junior developers with 1-2 years experience
- No architecture review before coding
- Manual deployments via FTP or SSH
- No load testing or performance benchmarks
- Hourly billing with unclear scope
- No post-launch monitoring or support
- Senior engineers with 8+ years experience only
- Architecture design document reviewed with you
- Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Terraform
- Load testing with k6 targeting 10K concurrent users
- Fixed price per project with clear milestones
- 30 days post-launch support with Grafana and PagerDuty
How we build your custom backend in 8-12 weeks
Our process is designed to reduce risk and ship fast.
We start with a 2-week Roadmap phase where we define the data model, API contracts, and infrastructure plan. You get a fixed price and timeline before any code is written.
Then we build in 2-week sprints with a demo at the end of each. You see working code every 14 days. After launch, we hand over full source code, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation.
What ships with every backend project
You get more than code. Every delivery includes these assets.
- Full source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform or Pulumi
- Dockerized services with docker-compose for local dev
- API documentation with Swagger/OpenAPI
- Database schema and migration scripts (PostgreSQL or MongoDB)
- Load test scripts using k6 with baseline results
- Monitoring dashboard on Grafana with alert rules
- Error tracking with Sentry or Rollbar
- 30 days of post-launch support and bug fixes
What we ship in this practice.
HIPAA-compliant patient portal API
Built a REST API for a telehealth startup handling 50K patient records. Used Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS with HIPAA compliance. Reduced patient data access time from 8 seconds to 200ms.
Real-time fraud detection service
Developed an event-driven backend using Kafka and Python to process 10K transactions per second. Integrated with Stripe and Plaid. Cut false positives by 40%.
Multi-tenant SaaS backend for analytics
Architected a microservices backend with Go and gRPC for a B2B analytics platform. Each tenant gets isolated databases. Handles 100K events per minute with 99.9% uptime.
Inventory management API for ecommerce
Built a GraphQL backend for a retailer with 500 SKUs. Integrated with Shopify and Amazon MWS. Reduced stock discrepancy from 5% to 0.2%.
MLS data aggregation backend for real estate
Created a data pipeline using Airflow and PostgreSQL to aggregate listings from 10 MLS sources. Updates every 15 minutes. Powers a search API returning results in under 300ms.
Video transcoding and streaming backend
Built a serverless backend on AWS Lambda and MediaConvert for an edtech platform. Transcodes 1000 videos per day. Delivers streams to 50K concurrent users.
Why teams hire us.
Senior engineers only, no juniors
Every IRPR engineer has 8+ years of backend experience. We don't train juniors on your project. You get an architect who has built 5+ production systems.
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 upfront.
8-12 week delivery
We ship a production-ready backend in 8-12 weeks. Our average is 10 weeks from kickoff to launch. We use 2-week sprints with demos so you see progress.
HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 ready
We build backends that pass compliance audits. Our team has delivered HIPAA-compliant systems for 12 healthcare clients and PCI-DSS backends for 8 fintech companies.
Full code ownership
You own all source code, infrastructure scripts, and documentation. No licensing fees, no lock-in. We transfer everything to your GitHub and AWS accounts.
Post-launch support included
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support with Grafana monitoring and PagerDuty alerts. We fix bugs and help with the first production issues.
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.