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Custom Backend Architecture

Scalable API & Server-Side Development

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Starting From
$5k – $15k
Delivery Timeline
2–12 Weeks
Engagement Models
Fixed / Hourly / Retainer
Post-Launch Support
Included

Overview

Your backend is the invisible engine that everything depends on. It processes every request, secures every piece of data, and connects every part of your digital ecosystem. Getting it right from the start is one of the highest-leverage technology decisions your business can make.

Our Backend Engineering Capabilities

API Design & Development — We design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs that are consistent, well-documented, and a pleasure to integrate with. Every endpoint is designed with versioning, error handling, rate limiting, and security in mind from day one.

Microservices & Distributed Systems — When monolithic architectures become a bottleneck, we design microservice boundaries that make sense for your business domain. Each service is independently deployable, observable, and replaceable.

Database Engineering — From schema design through query optimization, indexing strategy, and migration management, we treat your data layer as the critical asset it is. We design databases that perform under load and evolve without downtime.

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps — We deploy on AWS, DigitalOcean, or your infrastructure of choice with Infrastructure as Code, automated CI/CD pipelines, containerized workloads, comprehensive monitoring, and disaster recovery.

Our Process

From concept to launch, here is how we bring your custom backend architecture project to life.

01

Architecture Design

We design the system architecture based on your scale requirements, performance needs, and team capabilities.

02

API Development

Iterative API development with automated testing, documentation generation, and performance benchmarking.

03

Database Setup

Schema design, migration strategy, indexing, and optimization for your data access patterns.

04

DevOps & Deployment

CI/CD pipeline setup, containerization, cloud infrastructure provisioning, and monitoring configuration.

05

Security Hardening

Authentication, authorization, encryption, rate limiting, and security audit before production launch.

Technologies We Use

We select the best tools for each project. Here are the core technologies we work with for custom backend architecture.

Laravel
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Docker
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AWS

What's Included

Every engagement includes these deliverables and quality guarantees.

RESTful & GraphQL API design
Microservices architecture
Cloud-native deployment (AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean)
Database design & optimization
Authentication & authorization
CI/CD pipelines & monitoring

Prerequisites for Getting Started

To ensure a smooth project kickoff, we recommend having the following ready:

System requirements and scale expectations
Existing infrastructure details
Third-party integration requirements
Security and compliance needs
Team access to cloud provider accounts

Security & NDA Policies

Backend systems are built with defense-in-depth approach: network segmentation, encryption at rest and in transit, least-privilege access, and comprehensive audit logging. All code and infrastructure configurations are your intellectual property. NDAs are standard before project discussions.

Why Choose Ajaix

What sets our engineering team apart.

Architecture-First Approach

We design before we build. Every project starts with a clear technical roadmap.

Enterprise-Grade Security

OWASP standards, penetration testing, and secure defaults baked into every system.

Performance Engineering

Optimized queries, caching strategies, and load testing — not just code that works.

Long-Term Partnership

We build maintainable systems and stay with you through deployment and beyond.

Pricing Models

We offer flexible engagement models to match your budget and project requirements. Every project starts with a free discovery call to determine the best approach.

Fixed Price

$5k – $35k

Defined API and backend projects

For well-defined backend projects with clear API specifications and scope.

Hourly Rate

$65 – $95 / hour

Ongoing development and maintenance

For ongoing backend development, API additions, and infrastructure management.

Retainer

$4k – $12k / month

Growing platforms needing consistent engineering

Monthly retainer for continuous backend development, monitoring, and infrastructure management.

Investment Plans

Transparent pricing tailored to your scope. Every project starts with a free discovery call.

API & Integration

$5k – $15k

Custom API development, third-party integrations, database setup, and basic DevOps. Ideal for powering a mobile app or connecting existing systems.

Free discovery call
Detailed project proposal
48-hour initial response
Dedicated project manager
Get Started
Most Popular

Full Backend Platform

$12k – $25k

Complete backend system with authentication, multiple service layers, cloud deployment, CI/CD, monitoring, and documentation. Suitable for production SaaS platforms.

Free discovery call
Detailed project proposal
48-hour initial response
Dedicated project manager
Get Started

Enterprise Backend Suite

$20k – $35k+

Distributed microservices architecture, multi-region deployment, advanced caching, event-driven processing, comprehensive observability, and enterprise security compliance.

Free discovery call
Detailed project proposal
48-hour initial response
Dedicated project manager
Get Started

US & UAE Friendly Communication

Technical project manager serves as your single point of contact. Daily updates via Slack, weekly video calls for sprint reviews, and monthly architecture reviews. We provide API documentation, deployment reports, and performance dashboards. Time zone overlap with US and UAE clients is maintained.

Let's Discuss Your Project

Tell us about your custom backend architecture needs and we will get back to you within 24 hours with a preliminary assessment.

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