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Backend & API Development (Laravel, Node.js, Python)

The part of your software users never see but always feel: fast APIs, clean data and integrations that just work.

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In plain words

Every app has a front (what users click) and a back (where the work happens — saving data, taking payments, sending emails, talking to other systems). We build that back end and the APIs that connect it to your website, mobile app and partners, using Laravel (PHP), Node.js or Python depending on what fits your project best.

This is right for you if…

  • You need an API for a web or mobile app
  • Your current backend is slow, fragile or hard to change
  • You need to connect payments, CRMs or third-party systems

Overview

How we help

We design and build backends in the three ecosystems most businesses run on: Laravel for fast, batteries-included PHP applications; Node.js (NestJS, Express, Fastify) for real-time and JavaScript-first teams; and Python (FastAPI, Django) for data-heavy and AI-powered products.

Our APIs are documented with OpenAPI, versioned, rate-limited and protected with proper authentication (OAuth 2.0, JWT, API keys, SSO). Background jobs and queues handle slow work like emails, reports and imports so your app stays responsive.

We also rescue and modernize existing backends — upgrading old Laravel or Node versions, splitting monoliths where it genuinely helps, fixing slow database queries and adding the tests that make future changes safe.

What's included

What we deliver

01

Laravel development

Laravel applications and APIs with Eloquent, queues (Horizon), Sanctum/Passport auth, Livewire or Inertia admin panels, and upgrades from older Laravel versions.

02

Node.js development

TypeScript APIs with NestJS, Express or Fastify, real-time features with WebSockets, and backend-for-frontend layers for Next.js and React apps.

03

Python development

FastAPI and Django services, Celery background workers, data pipelines and the backends behind AI, RAG and machine-learning features.

04

REST & GraphQL APIs

Well-designed, versioned APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation, pagination, validation, rate limiting and consistent error handling.

05

Integrations & payments

Stripe, PayPal and local payment gateways, CRMs, ERPs, shipping and SMS/email providers — with reliable webhooks and retries.

06

Databases & performance

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis schema design, query optimization, caching and safe data migrations.

07

Microservices & messaging

Service boundaries, event-driven messaging with queues and streams, and the observability needed to run them — only when your scale justifies it.

08

Security & auth

OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSO, role-based access, audit logs, input validation and OWASP-aligned reviews of your backend.

09

Testing & documentation

Automated unit and integration tests, CI pipelines and clear docs so your own team can confidently extend the code.

Use cases

Who it's for

SaaS products

Multi-tenant APIs, subscriptions, roles and admin tooling.

Mobile apps

One secure API that serves your iOS, Android and web apps.

E-commerce & marketplaces

Orders, inventory, payments and partner integrations.

Legacy modernization

Upgrade, stabilize and speed up an existing backend.

Process

How we work

  1. 1

    Assess

    Requirements, data model, integrations and the right language for the job.

  2. 2

    Design the API

    Endpoints and contracts agreed up front, so frontend and mobile work in parallel.

  3. 3

    Build & test

    Short sprints with automated tests, code review and a staging environment.

  4. 4

    Deploy & support

    CI/CD, monitoring and alerting, then handover or ongoing support.

What you can expect

  • Fast, reliable APIs your apps can depend on
  • Integrations that keep working when partners change
  • A secure, well-tested codebase your team can extend
  • Infrastructure costs that match your real traffic

Tools & technology

  • Laravel & PHP 8
  • Node.js & TypeScript
  • NestJS / Express / Fastify
  • Python, FastAPI & Django
  • PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB
  • Redis, queues & Celery
  • GraphQL & OpenAPI
  • Stripe & payment gateways

FAQ

Common questions

Should we use Laravel, Node.js or Python?

It depends on your team and product. Laravel is excellent for fast delivery of business apps and admin-heavy products; Node.js suits real-time features and JavaScript teams; Python is the best fit for data and AI work. We recommend one after understanding your needs — and we're happy to work in the stack you already have.

Can you work on our existing codebase?

Yes. We start with a short code and architecture review, fix the riskiest issues first, and improve the system incrementally without stopping your releases.

Do you build APIs for mobile apps?

Yes. We design one API that serves your iOS, Android and web apps, with authentication, push notifications and versioning so older app versions keep working.

Who owns the code?

You do. All code, documentation and infrastructure accounts belong to you, in your own repositories.

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