API & Backend Development
The engine behind every great product.
We build robust, scalable backend systems and APIs that power your applications — built for performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
99.9%
Uptime target
REST & GraphQL
API expertise
Secure
By default
What We Do
Backend systems built to perform at any scale.
A great frontend is only as good as the backend powering it. We design and build server-side systems, databases, and APIs that are fast, secure, and built to handle growth.
Our Offerings
What's included.
REST APIs
Well-documented, versioned REST APIs built to integrate with any frontend or third-party service.
GraphQL APIs
Flexible, efficient data fetching for complex frontends and mobile applications.
Database Design
Normalised schemas, query optimisation, and migration strategies for SQL and NoSQL.
Authentication Systems
JWT, OAuth, SSO, and role-based access control implemented securely.
Microservices
Break monoliths into maintainable, independently deployable services.
Webhook & Event Systems
Real-time event-driven architectures that keep your systems in sync.
How We Work
Our process.
Requirements
Define endpoints, data models, and integration points upfront.
Architecture
Design the right backend structure for your scale and team.
Development
Build with tests from the start — unit, integration, and load tests.
Security Review
OWASP checklist, penetration testing, and secrets management.
Documentation
OpenAPI/Swagger docs so any developer can integrate quickly.
Deployment
CI/CD pipelines and production deployment with monitoring.
Tools & Technologies
The stack we use.
Why Heaps Lab
What makes us different.
Security first
Every endpoint is designed with authentication, validation, and rate limiting in mind.
Documentation as standard
Every API ships with complete OpenAPI docs — no guessing for your frontend team.
Tested thoroughly
Unit, integration, and load tests before anything goes to production.
Built to grow
Architecture decisions made with your next 10x in mind, not just launch day.
Ready to start?
Let's build something great together.
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