REST for most internal and mobile clients: simpler to cache and debug. GraphQL when you have many client types needing different field sets from the same data graph. We have built both.

Can you refactor our existing monolith into services?

Incrementally, yes. We identify bounded contexts, extract one service at a time, and keep the monolith running throughout. Big-bang rewrites usually fail.

Do you write automated tests for APIs?

Integration tests for critical paths (auth, payments, data mutations) are standard. Full coverage depends on budget; we prioritise endpoints where bugs cost money.

Platforms & backend

Backend & API development

Server logic and documented APIs with sensible data models and background jobs, so your app team or partners can integrate without daily back-and-forth.

Built for how your app actually works

Exposing database tables as raw JSON is fast and painful to maintain. We design server logic around what your app and partners need: one call for a dashboard summary, paginated search, webhooks when orders change, clear errors when validation fails.

Data structure that survives growth

We use migrations from day one, index what gets queried often, and separate heavy reporting from day-to-day transactions so dashboards do not slow checkout.

Email and reports off the request path

Sending email, generating PDFs, and syncing to other systems run in background workers with retries, so a slow SMS provider does not block your user interface or drop messages silently.

Tools we typically use

We adapt to your stack when needed. These are common on projects like this.

Node.js / Express / NestJS

Python / FastAPI

PHP / Laravel

PostgreSQL / MySQL

Redis / BullMQ

Docker

Common questions

REST or GraphQL?: REST for most internal and mobile clients: simpler to cache and debug. GraphQL when you have many client types needing different field sets from the same data graph. We have built both.
Can you refactor our existing monolith into services?: Incrementally, yes. We identify bounded contexts, extract one service at a time, and keep the monolith running throughout. Big-bang rewrites usually fail.
Do you write automated tests for APIs?: Integration tests for critical paths (auth, payments, data mutations) are standard. Full coverage depends on budget; we prioritise endpoints where bugs cost money.

Related services

Tell us what you need built

One call is enough to see if we are the right team. If we are, you get a written scope before any contract, so you know cost and timeline upfront.

NDA availableNo hard sellReply within 2 business hours

What happens next

3 steps

15-minute call

You explain the problem. We ask questions. No slide deck from us.

Written scope in ~48 hours

Timeline, team shape, milestones, and price range for you to review.

Kickoff with your squad

PM, tech lead, shared Slack or Teams, and repo access from day one.