Top Custom Backend Development ServicesBackend Development
We build backend systems that handle millions of requests. You get a senior-staffed team and a fixed price from day one.
IRPR builds custom backend systems with Node.js, Go, Python, and Java. We design API layers in GraphQL and REST, choose PostgreSQL or DynamoDB for storage, and deploy on AWS ECS or Kubernetes. Every backend ships with automated CI/CD and centralized logging via Datadog.
A typical project takes 12-14 weeks for the first MVP. Fixed pricing starts at $80K and goes to $250K depending on complexity and integrations. We handle HIPAA for healthcare, PCI-DSS for fintech, and SOC 2 for SaaS clients. Compliance is built in, not bolted on.
We work with CTOs who need to launch a product without hiring a team, startup founders who need a backend that can scale from 100 to 1 million users, and enterprise engineering leads who need to replace a legacy monolith with microservices. All without adding headcount.
Types of software we ship.
REST API development
Build stateless REST APIs with Express or FastAPI. Includes API versioning, rate limiting, and Swagger docs.
GraphQL API development
Implement Apollo Server or Hasura for flexible queries. Reduces payload size by 60% compared to REST.
Microservices architecture
Decompose monoliths into Docker containers orchestrated by Kubernetes. Each service scales independently.
Real-time backend systems
WebSocket or Socket.IO servers for live notifications, chat, and collaborative editing. Handles 10K concurrent connections.
Event-driven backend pipelines
Use Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ to process async tasks like email queues, file processing, and data sync.
Serverless backend solutions
AWS Lambda or Cloud Functions for event-triggered compute. Pay per execution, zero idle cost.
Database-backed backend systems
Design schemas for PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. Includes indexing strategies and connection pooling.
Backend for mobile apps
Push notification service via Firebase Cloud Messaging, user auth with JWT, and media upload to S3.
We build for every business type.
SaaS companies
Fintech startups
Healthcare organizations
Ecommerce brands
Enterprise teams
Why top custom backend development services matter
A well-architected backend is the difference between a product that works and one that scales.
Custom backend development lets you choose every component. You pick the database (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MySQL), the compute layer (Node.js, Go, Python), and the deployment model (Kubernetes, Lambda, ECS). Off-the-shelf backends force compromises. We dont.
IRPR has built backends for 200+ products across 50 countries. Every project ships with automated testing hitting 90% code coverage, CI/CD on GitHub Actions, and error tracking via Sentry. Your team gets full ownership of the code and infrastructure.
The difference between generic shops and IRPR
Most dev shops sell you hours and hope. IRPR sells you a finished backend with a fixed price.
Generic shops send a junior developer who learns on your dime. They bill hourly, so every bug costs more. They skip security audits and leave you with a fragile system that breaks at 1,000 users.
IRPR assigns senior engineers with 8+ years of experience. We fix the price in week 2 during the Roadmap phase. Every backend includes load testing, security scanning, and a disaster recovery plan.
- Hourly billing with no price cap
- Junior developers with 0-2 years experience
- No security review
- No load testing
- Code delivered without CI/CD
- 0% uptime guarantee
- Fixed price agreed in week 2
- Senior engineers with 8+ years
- OWASP top 10 security review included
- Load testing up to 100K requests per second
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions
- 99.9% uptime SLA
How we deliver your custom backend
Our process from Idea to Release takes 12-14 weeks. Here are the four phases.
Every project starts with a one-week Discovery call. We map your requirements, user flows, and data model. By week 2, you have a Roadmap with a fixed price and a timeline.
We build in two-week sprints. You see working backend endpoints every 14 days. Production release happens between week 12 and week 14.
What ships with every backend project
Every project delivers a production-ready system, not just code. Here is exactly what you get.
You own the code from day one. IRPR commits all work to your GitHub repository. No black boxes, no hidden dependencies.
- Source code in your GitHub repository
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
- Automated tests with 90%+ code coverage
- API documentation via Swagger or GraphQL Playground
- Docker images for every service
- Kubernetes or ECS deployment manifests
- Sentry error tracking integrated
- Datadog or CloudWatch dashboards
- Load test results with k6 or Artillery
- Security audit report (OWASP top 10)
What we ship in this practice.
SaaS subscription backend
Built a multi-tenant backend with Stripe Billing integration. Handles 50K active subscribers with usage-based pricing. Reduced billing errors by 95%. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Stripe, AWS ECS.
Fintech payment gateway API
Designed a PCI-DSS compliant REST API for processing 10K transactions per day. Supports ACH, credit cards, and wire transfers. Achieved 99.99% uptime over 12 months. Tech stack: Go, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda, Stripe Connect.
Telemedicine backend
Created a HIPAA-compliant backend with WebRTC video call scheduling and EHR integration. Processes 1,200 consultations per week. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Twilio, AWS ECS.
Ecommerce order management system
Built an event-driven pipeline that syncs inventory across 5 warehouses. Handles 30K orders per day with real-time tracking. Tech stack: Python, DynamoDB, RabbitMQ, AWS ECS.
Real estate MLS integration backend
Developed a backend that ingests 2 million MLS listings daily from 20 sources. Provides near-real-time search via Elasticsearch. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, AWS ECS.
Manufacturing IoT data pipeline
Built a Kafka-based pipeline that collects sensor data from 500 machines across 3 factories. Reduced downtime by 40% through predictive alerts. Tech stack: Java, Kafka, TimescaleDB, Kubernetes.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote during the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. You know the exact cost before a single line of production code is written.
Senior engineers only
IRPR hires engineers with 8+ years of experience. No juniors learning on your project. Every engineer has shipped production systems handling 100K+ requests per second. You get an entire team of staff-level talent.
Full ownership of code and infrastructure
All code is committed to your GitHub repository from day one. Docker images, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment manifests are all yours. We deploy to your AWS account. You own everything. There is no lock-in.
Built-in compliance from day one
We build HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliant backends. Compliance is not an afterthought. Every endpoint is logged, every access is audited, and every data transfer is encrypted. We have delivered for healthcare, fintech, and SaaS clients.
12-14 week MVP delivery
A production-ready backend ships in 12 to 14 weeks. That includes the database schema, all API endpoints, authentication, and deployment. Our 200+ product track record proves this timeline is repeatable. 98% of projects deliver on time.
Post-launch support included
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support. We fix bugs, optimize queries, and help your team understand the system. After 30 days, we offer flexible maintenance contracts starting at $5K per month.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
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