Top Custom Backend Development FirmDevelopment Firm
We build backend systems that scale from day one. 200+ products shipped in 8-12 weeks fixed price.
IRPR is the top custom backend development firm for companies that need production-ready systems. We use Node.js, Go, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS Lambda, and GraphQL to build APIs, microservices, and data pipelines that handle millions of requests.
Every backend ships in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price between $80K and $250K. We handle HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 compliance from day one. No scope creep, no hourly billing.
Our clients are CTOs needing scalable APIs, SaaS founders who want a fast MVP backend, enterprise architects migrating legacy systems, and fintech startups requiring PCI-compliant backends. They hire IRPR because we deliver production code they own.
Types of software we ship.
Custom API Gateway
We build API gateways using Kong or custom Node.js middleware to route, rate-limit, and authenticate traffic for microservices.
Microservices Architecture
Containerized microservices with Docker and Kubernetes. Each service is independently deployable and scalable using AWS ECS or GKE.
Real-Time Data Pipeline
Streaming pipelines built with Apache Kafka and Redis Streams for real-time processing of events, logs, or IoT data.
Authentication Server
OAuth2.0 / OpenID Connect servers using Keycloak or custom Node.js/Passport. Supports SSO, MFA, and role-based access.
Payment Processing Backend
Stripe and Braintree integrations with idempotency, webhook handling, and subscription management. PCI-DSS compliant by design.
Search Engine Backend
Elasticsearch clusters with custom indexing pipelines for full-text search, autocomplete, and faceted filtering on large datasets.
Notification System
Multi-channel notification backends using Twilio, SendGrid, and Firebase Cloud Messaging. Queue-based delivery with retry logic.
Webhook Management Platform
Webhook ingestion and delivery systems with signature verification, retry queues, and logging. Built with Node.js and PostgreSQL.
We build for every business type.
Fintech
Healthcare
Ecommerce
SaaS
Media & Content
Why choose a top custom backend development firm
We deliver production-ready backend systems that handle millions of requests from day one.
Building a backend that scales requires more than just code. It requires architecture decisions around database sharding, caching, async processing, and API design. IRPR's engineers have shipped over 200 production backends across 50 countries.
We use Node.js, Go, and Python for compute, with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch for data. Every system includes CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and monitoring with Datadog and Sentry. You get a backend that does not break under load.
The difference between IRPR and a generic dev agency
Most agencies over-promise and under-deliver. IRPR builds backends that are production-ready and compliant.
Generic agencies often start coding without a clear roadmap. They use hourly billing, skip compliance, and hand you code without tests or documentation. You end up with costly rework.
IRPR starts with a fixed-price Roadmap in week 2. We build with compliance (HIPAA, PCI, SOC2) built in. Every delivery includes source code, CI/CD, tests, and monitoring. You own everything.
- Vague specs that change during development
- Hourly billing that blows budgets
- No compliance experience
- Code delivered without tests or docs
- No monitoring or error tracking
- You do not own the full IP
- Fixed price locked after Roadmap phase
- 8-12 week delivery with clear milestones
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 built by default
- 100% test coverage on critical paths
- Datadog monitoring and Sentry error tracking
- Full source code ownership
Our backend development process in 4 phases
We follow a structured 12-week process that eliminates guesswork and delivers production code.
Every project starts with a 1-week Discovery call. We map your requirements, identify risk areas, and propose a tech stack. Then we write a fixed-price Roadmap that locks scope and cost.
After Roadmap approval, we build in 2-week sprints. You see working code every 14 days. Final week is for staging deployment, load testing, and handover.
What ships with every backend project
You get a complete production system, not just code. Every deliverable is designed for long-term maintenance.
IRPR does not hand over a zip file and walk away. We deliver a fully operational backend that your team can run and extend. All artifacts are in your repository from day one.
- Source code in your private GitHub repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions or GitLab
- Dockerized development and production environment
- API documentation generated via Swagger / OpenAPI
- Load testing report with k6 or Artillery
- Security audit summary covering OWASP top 10
- Monitoring dashboard on Datadog or Grafana
- Error tracking with Sentry
- Database migration scripts with version control
- Deployment runbook for production launch
What we ship in this practice.
Real-time payment processing backend
Built a PCI-compliant payment backend for a fintech startup. Handles 10,000 transactions per minute using Node.js, Kafka, and Stripe. Reduced manual reconciliation from 4 hours to zero.
Healthcare patient data API
Developed a FHIR-compliant API for a telemedicine platform. Uses Go and PostgreSQL with HIPAA-compliant encryption. Serves 500,000 patient records daily with 99.9% uptime.
Ecommerce order management backend
Built a microservices backend for a multi-brand retailer. Uses Python, Redis, and Shopify integration. Reduced order processing time from 3 minutes to 8 seconds.
SaaS multi-tenant backend
Designed a multi-tenant backend for a B2B analytics platform. Uses Ruby on Rails, AWS RDS, and Stripe. Onboards new customers in 5 minutes with automated provisioning.
Video streaming backend
Created a backend for a video-on-demand service. Uses Node.js, S3, and CloudFront with dynamic bitrate packaging. Supports 1 million concurrent viewers with sub-second latency.
IoT data ingestion pipeline
Built a backend for a manufacturing sensor network. Uses Go, MQTT, and InfluxDB. Ingests 50,000 data points per second and triggers real-time alerts on anomalies.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote after the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges.
Engineer-led projects
Senior engineers run every project, not account managers. You talk directly to the people writing your code.
Compliance built in
HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 controls are part of our default stack. We do not add compliance as an afterthought.
You own the code
Full source code, documentation, and infrastructure config are in your repository. No licensing fees, no vendor lock-in.
Async-first communication
We work across time zones with daily async updates. Overlap hours with your team are scheduled as needed.
Post-launch support
We offer 30 days of post-launch support and a 99.9% uptime SLA. You can extend support on a monthly basis.
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.
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