Hire Backend Developers in London
API & Database Experts Who Build Scalable Systems
Hire senior backend developers who build robust APIs, databases, and server-side logic. Expert in Node.js, Python, .NET, PHP—handling authentication, payments, real-time features, and scaling to millions of users.
18+
Developers
6
Technologies
Now
Available
REST API / GraphQL
API Gateway
Backend Server
Business Logic
Database Layer
Data Storage
What is a Backend Developer?
Backend developers build the server-side logic that powers applications—databases, APIs, authentication, business logic, integrations. They handle everything users don't see but rely on for apps to work.
REST APIs
Server endpoints & routes
Databases
Data storage & queries
Authentication
User login & security
Integrations
Third-party services
Choose Your Backend Technology
We have experts across all major backend languages and frameworks
Backend Developer Pricing
Same pricing across all technologies
80 hours/month (4 hours/day)
- API development & maintenance
- Database optimization
- Bug fixes & updates
- Code reviews
- Integration work
- Flexible scheduling
160 hours/month (8 hours/day)
- Dedicated backend resource
- Complete API ownership
- Database architecture
- Security implementation
- Performance optimization
- DevOps & deployment
What Our Backend Developers Handle
Complete server-side development and infrastructure
RESTful APIs
Design and build scalable REST APIs with proper endpoints
GraphQL APIs
Flexible GraphQL schemas and resolvers for complex data
Database Design
Schema design, indexing, migrations, query optimization
Authentication & Authorization
JWT, OAuth, SSO, role-based access control
Payment Integration
Stripe, PayPal, subscription billing, webhooks
Real-Time Features
WebSockets, Socket.io, Server-Sent Events
Cloud & DevOps
AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
Security
Encryption, SQL injection prevention, rate limiting
Performance & Scaling
Caching (Redis), load balancing, database optimization
Meet Our Backend Developers
API and database specialists with production experience
Backend Technologies
Our backend developers are proficient across the full technology spectrum.
Node.js
Python
PHP
Go
TypeScript
Java
Kotlin
RustHiring Process for Backend Developers
From API design to production deployment
Define Your Tech Stack
Define Your Tech Stack
- Free consultation to discuss API requirements and technology preference
- Choose technology (Node.js, Python, .NET, PHP) and define database needs
- Set engagement model and project timeline
Developer Matching
Developer Matching
- Receive 2-3 backend developer profiles with previous API work samples
- Review system design experience and GitHub/GitLab profiles
- Confirm availability and match to your backend requirements
Technical Interview
Technical Interview
- Video interviews covering API design and database schema questions
- System architecture review and coding assessment
- Make final selection based on technical depth and fit
Onboarding & First API
Onboarding & First API
- Contract signing with access to repositories and database
- First API endpoints delivered within the first week
- Establish deployment process and development workflow
Backend Specialist vs Full-Stack Developer
When to hire a dedicated backend expert
Hire Backend Specialist If...
Example projects: Payment processing systems, Real-time chat platforms, API-first applications, Data processing pipelines
Hire Full-Stack Developer If...
Example projects: Internal tools, Simple MVPs, Business websites, CRUD applications
Need both? Hire backend + frontend specialists
Backend Developer FAQs
Let's Build Your Backend Infrastructure
Book a free consultation to discuss your API requirements and meet our developers