Backend Web Development Services

Engaging, performant web applications.

Flatirons helps businesses of all shapes and sizes create custom web applications on time and on budget.

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Our Backend Web Development Services

Flatirons offers a variety of services for designing and building custom web applications.
Backend API Development

Backend API Development

Our experienced team specializes in creating robust and scalable backend APIs to power your web applications.

Frontend Development

Frontend Development

Crafting user-friendly and responsive front-end interfaces using cutting-edge technologies for a seamless user experience.

App Maintenance and Support

App Maintenance and Support

Providing comprehensive app maintenance and support services to keep your applications running smoothly at all times.

QA Testing

QA Testing

Ensuring the quality and performance of your web applications through rigorous quality assurance testing and analysis.

DevOps Implementation

DevOps Implementation

Implementing DevOps practices to streamline your software development processes and enhance collaboration within your team.

Our record speaks for itself.

We form long-term relationships with businesses from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises.
3 year
Average client relationship.
5.0 / 5.0
Clutch client rating.
50+
Industry awards.
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Types of Web Apps we Create

We help businesses create all different flavors of custom web applications.
Backend Web Applications

Backend Web Applications

Custom backend applications tailored to your specific business needs.

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Database Management Software

Database Management Software

Efficient tools to manage, process, and secure your data effectively.

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API Integration Platform

API Integration Platform

Seamless integration solutions for connecting various systems and applications.

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Server-side Solutions

Server-side Solutions

Robust server-side development for scalable and reliable applications.

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Data Processing Tools

Data Processing Tools

Tools for efficient processing and analysis of large volumes of data.

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Cloud-Based Backend Systems

Cloud-Based Backend Systems

Scalable and flexible cloud-based backend systems for modern applications.

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Authentication Services

Authentication Services

Secure authentication services to safeguard user data and privacy.

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Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Quickly deploy backends with BaaS solutions to focus on frontend development.

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Data Migration Tools

Data Migration Tools

Smooth data migration tools to streamline the transfer of information.

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Award-winning agency with 5.0 rating on Clutch
5.0/5
25 client reviews
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Our Process for Web Projects

Scoping

01

Scoping

We have detailed discussions to understand your requirements, objectives, and challenges.
Proposal

02

Proposal

We provide you with a proposal that outlines scope, timelines, required resources, and costs.
Contact

03

Contract

A contract formalizes our relationship and commitment to delivering the agreed-upon services.
Execution

04

Execution

We kick off the project by dedicating our resources to design and implement the software solution.

A trusted partner for your business.

Brian Bar
Our company is growing, and as we started looking to scale, we wanted a more efficient business model. We hired Flatirons Development to build a platform that would help connect talent with the right company.
Brian Bar

Founder and CEO

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Storey Jones
They deconstructed our idea and provided it back to us in an incredibly smart and accessible manner. Flatirons Development is constantly solving problems in both a visually stunning and intelligent way.
Storey Jones

Founder and CEO

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Jeremy Zaborowski
With the help of Flatirons Development, we were able to launch a large update to our platform, introducing new innovative tools for our clients. The information was complex but Flatirons found creative ways to present it, making it feel simple and easy to understand.
Jeremy Zaborowski

Co-Founder & CTO

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Heidi Hildebrandt
Flatiron's work optimized site design and flow. The creative lead at Flatirons demonstrated exceptional UX know-how, integrating usability and design to deliver a powerful product. The client came out of the engagement with a wider understanding of the most important platform features.
Heidi Hildebrandt

Director of Product

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Brian Bar
Our company is growing, and as we started looking to scale, we wanted a more efficient business model. We hired Flatirons Development to build a platform that would help connect talent with the right company.
Brian Bar

Founder and CEO

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Storey Jones
They deconstructed our idea and provided it back to us in an incredibly smart and accessible manner. Flatirons Development is constantly solving problems in both a visually stunning and intelligent way.
Storey Jones

Founder and CEO

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Jeremy Zaborowski
With the help of Flatirons Development, we were able to launch a large update to our platform, introducing new innovative tools for our clients. The information was complex but Flatirons found creative ways to present it, making it feel simple and easy to understand.
Jeremy Zaborowski

Co-Founder & CTO

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Heidi Hildebrandt
Flatiron's work optimized site design and flow. The creative lead at Flatirons demonstrated exceptional UX know-how, integrating usability and design to deliver a powerful product. The client came out of the engagement with a wider understanding of the most important platform features.
Heidi Hildebrandt

Director of Product

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Brian Bar
Our company is growing, and as we started looking to scale, we wanted a more efficient business model. We hired Flatirons Development to build a platform that would help connect talent with the right company.
Brian Bar

Founder and CEO

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Storey Jones
They deconstructed our idea and provided it back to us in an incredibly smart and accessible manner. Flatirons Development is constantly solving problems in both a visually stunning and intelligent way.
Storey Jones

Founder and CEO

Schedule a call
Jeremy Zaborowski
With the help of Flatirons Development, we were able to launch a large update to our platform, introducing new innovative tools for our clients. The information was complex but Flatirons found creative ways to present it, making it feel simple and easy to understand.
Jeremy Zaborowski

Co-Founder & CTO

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Heidi Hildebrandt
Flatiron's work optimized site design and flow. The creative lead at Flatirons demonstrated exceptional UX know-how, integrating usability and design to deliver a powerful product. The client came out of the engagement with a wider understanding of the most important platform features.
Heidi Hildebrandt

Director of Product

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Our Web Development Technologies

Node.js

Node.js

Node.js is a versatile JavaScript runtime environment that enables developers to execute server-side scripting for building scalable network applications.
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Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails is a server-side web application framework written in Ruby, promoting conventional programming patterns such as CoC, DRY, and Active Record pattern.
GraphQL

GraphQL

GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for executing those queries with existing data. It provides a more efficient, powerful, and flexible alternative to REST and is utilized heavily in healthcare applications for data retrieval.
TypeScript

TypeScript

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript. It offers static typing, which helps catch errors early during the development phase, enhancing the performance of development in complex projects.
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People talk about us.

We have been featured in major publications for our award-winning software development work.
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Our Web Development Engagement Models

We offer flexible engagement models for each business.

Project Outsourcing

If you are looking to outsource your backend web development project, Flatirons can handle the full execution for you.View More

Staff Augmentation

For additional support on your backend web development team, our staff augmentation services can provide you with the extra hands you need.View More

The top 1% of design & engineering talent.

Our average employee has 10 years of professional experience in their field.
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“The company treats employees like family and genuinely cares about their well-being.”
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Why Choose Flatirons for Web Development?

Expert Backend Developers

Expert Backend Developers

Our team of expert backend developers are highly skilled in designing robust, efficient, and scalable web solutions to meet your specific needs.
Customized Solutions

Customized Solutions

We specialize in providing customized backend development solutions tailored to your business requirements, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
Industry Experience

Industry Experience

With years of experience in backend web development, we have worked across various industries, delivering reliable and innovative solutions.
Scalable Architecture

Scalable Architecture

Our team designs scalable architectures that can grow with your business, ensuring that your backend system can adapt to changing needs.
Advanced Security Measures

Advanced Security Measures

We prioritize security in our backend development process, implementing advanced measures to safeguard your data and protect against cyber threats.
Optimized Performance

Optimized Performance

We focus on optimizing performance in our backend solutions to ensure fast load times, smooth functionality, and a seamless user experience.
Specialties
Specialties

Hire Top Web Developers

We employ the best of the best when it comes to web development.

Benefits of Custom Web Development

Explore some of the benefits of creating a custom web application.

FAQs about Custom Web Development

Explore common questions and answers related to building a custom web application with Flatirons.

Backend web development involves creating and maintaining the server-side logic and databases that power websites and web applications. It focuses on the functionality and performance of the application.
We specialize in a range of backend technologies including Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Django, Express.js, Laravel, and more. Our choice of technology depends on the project requirements.
The backend of a web project is crucial as it handles data storage, management, and processing, as well as business logic. A well-developed backend ensures smooth functionality and performance of the application.
Yes, we offer database design and optimization services to ensure that your web application's database is efficient, scalable, and secure, leading to improved performance and reliability.
We implement best practices for backend security such as encryption, authentication, authorization, input validation, and regular security audits to protect against vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
Yes, we provide ongoing backend maintenance and support services to keep your web application up to date, secure, and functioning optimally. Our team ensures timely updates and troubleshooting.
Absolutely. We have experience integrating various third-party APIs for functionalities like payment gateways, social media integration, and more, enhancing the capabilities of your web application.
We design the backend architecture with scalability in mind, utilizing cloud services, microservices, and robust database structures to ensure that the application can handle increased traffic and data as it grows.
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