Agency for backend development for mobile apps & web apps
We develop customized, high-performance, secure and scalable backend solutions for smartphone and web apps. This enables you to manage the content of your app effortlessly or integrate it into other software, IT and cloud systems via APIs.
What is backend development?
Backend development describes the programming of server-side components of an app or digital product. Unlike front-end development, back-end development focuses on all those processes that take place “behind the scenes”, so to speak. The backend ensures the smooth functionality of your application and is also used as an interface for integrating other services into your app. Processes such as data management in media apps, user authentication in sales apps and integration with external APIs in e-commerce apps run via the backend.
Our mobile and web app backend solutions
Database design
We can support you in the development and design of a database / data platform for your web app or mobile app.
Backend integrations for all types of apps
From cross-platform apps, Android apps, iOS apps, web apps to PWA apps - backend solutions and database integrations are possible for all app types.
Cloud-based backend solutions
Integration of AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and other popular cloud platforms to extend existing systems and seamlessly integrate them into your app.
APIs
With APIs, your mobile applications can be seamlessly integrated with third-party services. Possible options include: REST API, GraphQL, IBM Event Streams, WebSocket or Hooks.
Backend refactoring
We can also help you to optimize your existing backend. To do this, we analyze your existing backend architecture and work with you to determine how it can be improved.
Backend consulting
As an app agency, we work in a platform-agnostic way. Especially for more complex projects, it is important for many of our customers to receive objective and qualified backend advice.
Our backend development process
Backend development for mobile and web apps is very individual and is based precisely on your business objectives. We rely on clearly structured processes and procedures to ensure that we meet them in full.
Requirements analysis
As a first step, we take the time to understand your requirements in detail:
- What goals do you want to achieve with your app?
- Which functions are based on backend development?
- Which third-party applications should be integrated?
Backend architecture
In the second step, we determine how your data can best be structured and organized. We also create databases (or integrate existing ones) and define how they are structured and linked. We can work with SQL or NoSQL databases.
Cloud infrastructure design
Cloud platforms help to use backend systems efficiently and host them cost-effectively. We use Directus for many backend projects. Directus offers managed hosting solutions, but cloud service providers such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud can also be used as an alternative.
API development and integration
We integrate existing systems via APIs and create our own APIs where required to ensure reliable data exchange between your app backend and other systems. This also includes implementations for user authentication, authorization and security features.
Frontend link-up
In this step, the new app functions made possible by the backend development are made accessible to app users. The backend is therefore linked to the frontend and the UI/UX of your mobile application.
Backend & User Acceptance Testing
Before we release new functions, we carry out comprehensive tests to ensure that the newly developed backend works smoothly. In addition, user acceptance tests ensure that existing app users understand the new functions and that they offer the expected benefits.
What are the advantages of customized app backend programming?
All apps that work with dynamic data require access to a database. For applications that obtain this data from third-party providers, backend development is not always necessary. However, if users interact with data in your app, can make their own entries, obtain personalized information or need to authenticate themselves, for example, a backend solution is required. A precisely developed backend offers many advantages:
Data protection & security: Our own backend solutions can be adapted precisely to your data protection and data security requirements. For example, it is possible to check in which country servers are located on which sensitive customer data is stored or that GDPR guidelines are precisely fulfilled.
Scalability & performance: An optimized backend ensures that your applications run stably even with large numbers of users and many user requests and that your app can reliably keep pace with your growth.
Flexibility & control: In contrast to standard solutions, a customized backend offers the greatest possible flexibility. Regardless of whether you want to change existing processes or add new functions to your app. As the product owner, you always have complete control over the backend development roadmap and can determine which development steps have the highest priority at any time.
Why backend development with Hybrid Heroes?
Backend experts
We have extensive experience with numerous successful backend projects and in particular with Directus.
Fair and transparent costs
From the first free consultation to the final implementation of your cross-platform app, we work transparently and communicate which costs are incurred where.
Highest data protection standards
Data protection and data security are our top priority. We work in compliance with the GDPR and develop all our digital products exclusively with our Berlin team.
Long-term client relationships
Over many years, we have gained the trust of numerous customers and maintain long-term, trusting partnerships.
Born in Berlin
Berlin is undisputedly THE city of tech talent in Germany. A fact that benefits us and you!
Heroes
Our constantly growing team consists of many creative minds and experts from different departments. Collaboration within the team always ensures fun and passion in our day-to-day work.
Our clients say
We appreciate the competent advice, flexibility and reliability of Hybrid Heroes. Thanks to these qualities, our concept design was turned into a user-friendly app that we are successfully using in several international studies.
Sebastian Burchert, Free University of Berlin
At this point, a huge thank you for the great project and the successful setup. You can be proud of yourselves. Hybrid Heroes and the whole team did a great job.
Dr Cécile Mack, Springer Medicine
The great competence of the team and the high quality of the delivered results have helped to increase the app traffic tenfold and to raise our average App Store rating to 4.5 stars.
Marcel Gleis, Leasingmarkt.de
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about backend development for mobile apps & web apps
What is backend development?
Backend development refers to the server-side programming of an application. Other existing systems or third-party applications can be integrated and data managed via the backend of an app.
What are the advantages of a customized backend?
An individually developed backend offers a very high degree of flexibility, scalability and security. Furthermore, it is precisely tailored to the specific requirements of your app, which brings performance benefits.
Which backend technologies does Hybrid Heroes rely on for backend development?
We use modern technologies such as Directus, Express, or Serverless Functions to develop scalable and efficient backends.
How long does it take to develop a backend?
The duration depends on how complex the database architecture is, whether third-party applications need to be integrated and whether APIs need to be developed. As a rule, the development time is between 3 and 6 months.
Can the backend be integrated with existing systems?
Yes, this is even a standard. Many of our customers naturally have existing systems and also want to connect these to their mobile app (usually via APIs).
Does Hybrid Heroes also offer cloud-based backend solutions?
Yes, we also develop cloud-based backends that are flexible, scalable and cost-efficient.
What kind of support does Hybrid Heroes offer after the backend has been completed?
On request, we are happy to take over the ongoing maintenance of your app and, of course, the backend.
How much does the development of a backend cost?
The costs vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project. Please contact us, we offer a free consultation and will be happy to provide you with a customized quote.
We look forward to your project!
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