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We build backends that handle millions of requests. Launch your product in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price.
IRPR builds high-performance, horizontally scalable backends using Node.js, Go, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and GCP. Every system is designed to handle traffic spikes from day one.
We deliver production-ready backends with CI/CD, monitoring, and auto-scaling in 8-12 weeks. Projects range from $80K to $250K. Our systems comply with SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS as needed.
CTOs launching SaaS products, founders scaling MVPs to production, enterprise teams modernizing legacy backends, and platform engineers needing dedicated backend architecture hire IRPR for predictable results.
Types of software we ship.
API Gateway Development
Build a unified entry point for microservices with rate limiting, auth, and caching using Kong or AWS API Gateway.
Microservices Architecture
Design and implement independent services communicating via gRPC or RabbitMQ. Each service scales separately.
Real-time Data Pipeline
Process streaming data with Apache Kafka and Flink. Achieve sub-second latency for analytics and events.
Event-driven Backend
Build systems that react to events using SQS, SNS, or Redis Pub/Sub. Ideal for order processing and notifications.
High-throughput Message Queue
Implement reliable message queues with RabbitMQ or Kafka. Handle 10K+ messages per second without data loss.
Distributed Database Backend
Deploy sharded PostgreSQL or CockroachDB for multi-region reads and writes. Zero downtime during scaling.
Serverless Backend Framework
Build using AWS Lambda or Cloud Functions with event sources like S3 and DynamoDB. Pay per request, no servers.
GraphQL API Backend
Create a flexible API layer using Apollo GraphQL with data loaders and federation. Reduce over-fetching by 60%.
We build for every business type.
SaaS Platforms
Fintech
E-commerce
Healthcare
Media & Entertainment
Proven Scalable Backend Development Expertise
Our backend systems handle millions of requests per day with consistent sub-100ms response times.
IRPR has delivered 200+ backend projects for clients in over 50 countries. Each project includes automated load testing to 10x expected traffic. We use tools like Locust and k6 to verify performance before launch.
On average, our backends achieve 99.9% uptime in production. We deploy to Kubernetes with auto-scaling policies that trigger at 70% CPU. This keeps your system responsive during traffic surges.
The Difference Between a Scalable Backend and a Patchwork System
Most agencies deliver code that breaks under load. We deliver systems that scale from day one.
A truly scalable backend is built with separating concerns, stateless services, and efficient data access patterns. IRPR uses modular monoliths or microservices depending on your stage. We enforce horizontal scaling from the first sprint.
We also implement observability from day one: structured logging, distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry, and metrics dashboards. This means you can diagnose bottlenecks before they affect users.
- Monolithic design that can't scale horizontally
- No load testing before production
- Manual scaling requires human intervention
- Single database without read replicas
- No monitoring or error tracking
- Technical debt grows with each release
- Microservices or modular monolith designed for scale
- Load tested to 10x expected traffic with k6
- Auto-scaling on Kubernetes with HPA
- Read replicas, sharding, and connection pooling
- Sentry error tracking and Datadog dashboards
- Code reviews and CI/CD enforced on every PR
How We Deliver a Scalable Backend in 8-12 Weeks
Our process is designed for speed without sacrificing quality. Each phase produces a verified artifact.
We start with a 1-2 week Roadmap phase to define architecture, tech stack, and data model. You get a fixed price and timeline before any development begins.
Development is split into 2-week sprints. Each sprint ends with a deployable increment. We run load tests at sprint 3 to catch scaling issues early.
Everything That Ships With Your Scalable Backend
You get more than code. Every project includes the tools and documentation you need to run it independently.
IRPR provides full ownership of all deliverables. You can take the code to any team or run it yourself. We also include 2 months of post-launch support for bug fixes.
All infrastructure is defined as code using Terraform. This means you can recreate the entire environment in a new region with one command.
- Source code in your GitHub repository
- Docker containers for each service
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions
- Sentry error tracking configured
- Datadog monitoring dashboard
- API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
- Load test results report
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform)
- Database migration scripts and seeds
- Deployment runbook and runbooks
What we ship in this practice.
Real-time Ride Matching Backend
Built a distributed backend for a ride-hailing startup using Go, Apache Kafka, and Redis. System handles 10,000 requests per second with 50ms latency. Reduced surge pricing calculation time by 60%.
Payment Processing API
Developed a PCI-DSS compliant API using Python, PostgreSQL, and Stripe. Processes $5M in transactions per month with 99.99% uptime. Handles 200 concurrent users during peak hours.
Streaming Video Backend
Created a video transcoding and delivery pipeline with Node.js, AWS MediaConvert, and CloudFront. Served 1 million unique users in the first month. Adapter cost down 40% via spot instances.
Healthcare Data Pipeline
Built a HIPAA-compliant ETL pipeline using Python, Snowflake, and FHIR APIs. Reduced data processing time from 4 hours to 15 minutes. Handles 500GB of patient records daily.
Multi-tenant SaaS Backend
Designed a Django-based backend with PostgreSQL row-level security and Redis caching. Supports 500 tenants with isolated data and per-tenant scaling. Reduced tenant onboarding time from 2 weeks to 1 day.
Gaming Server Backend
Built a real-time multiplayer backend using C++, WebSockets, and AWS GameLift. Supports 100,000 concurrent players with 20ms latency. Matchmaking time improved by 50% with Redis sorted sets.
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 exact cost before we write a line of code.
12-Week Delivery, Not 12 Months
We ship a production-ready backend in 8-12 weeks. Our streamlined process and senior team mean you get to market fast. 98% of our projects finish on time.
Senior Engineers Only
Every developer at IRPR has at least 8 years of backend experience. No junior or mid-level engineers. You get experts who can make architectural decisions without hand-holding.
Full Code Ownership
You own 100% of the code, databases, and infrastructure scripts. We never claim IP. You can take the system to any team or run it yourself after launch.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Our backends are deployed with multi-AZ redundancy and auto-scaling. We provide a 99.9% uptime guarantee in the contract. If we miss it, you get a service credit.
Post-Launch Support Included
Every project includes 2 months of post-launch support for bug fixes and minor adjustments. Extended maintenance plans are available at $5K/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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