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API Development Company

Scale your API development with nearshore talent.

Our API development services already power dozens of active engagements. We typically land our teams within 2 weeks, so you can start shipping top-quality software, fast.

API Development Services We Provide

Custom API Development

Are you integrating third-party services, streamlining business processes, or creating a foundation for your product ecosystem? Our custom API development services help you improve data transfer between systems and create stellar user experiences across platforms.

Using tools like REST, GraphQL, and SOAP and frameworks like Node.js and Express, we build fast, high-performing APIs that scale. Looking for cloud-native APIs? Our devs also work with AWS API Gateway and Azure API Management. 

Mobile API Development

Keep your mobile app fast and responsive, even during high traffic. Whether it’s for Android, iOS, or cross-platform environments, we develop APIs that let your mobile apps interact smoothly with backend systems, external services, and other apps. 

We use REST and GraphQL for flexible and efficient data transfer. Node.js and Flask let us create fast mobile APIs that use minimal memory and processing power. We also implement OAuth 2.0 and JWT to secure interactions and protect user data. 

Web API Development

Is fragmented communication between your systems slowing down your business processes? With our web API development services, you can connect your web apps to real-time data, third-party tools, and more for fast, secure interactions without bottlenecks.

We create web APIs to integrate everything from e-commerce platforms to SaaS products and CRMs. Our team uses Node.js, Flask, and ASP.NET for the backend, and we rely on OAuth 2.0 and JWT to keep data safe.

Cloud API Development

Put an end to performance bottlenecks. Cloud APIs scale with your business. Let our devs integrate your apps, databases, and third-party services with cloud services for smooth, automated workflows.

We use technologies like AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, and Google Cloud Functions to build APIs that can handle high traffic loads and complex data processing. We also design them to protect your data as it moves between services. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) API Development

Push the boundaries of your apps. With AI APIs, our devs integrate intelligent algorithms that analyze data and learn from patterns. The result: innovative apps that perform advanced functions like providing real-time recommendations and accurately forecasting trends.

We use TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenAI’s GPT to create powerful AI models and TensorFlow Serving to deploy them efficiently. We also rely on ONNX to make sure our models work smoothly across different platforms and systems. 

Custom API Integration Services

Struggling with platform incompatibility? We set up custom API integrations that overcome capabilities issues and help you minimize data bottlenecks, manual data entry, and human error. 

To connect everything from CRMs to payment gateways, we use tools like REST and GraphQL. We also work with Zapier and MuleSoft to automate your data flow and AWS Lambda for event-driven integrations and automation.

API Gateway Development

Prevent system overloads before they cause slowdowns and costly crashes. Our custom API gateways balance traffic and boost performance to keep your infrastructure stable, even when managing dozens of microservices or integrating high-volume payment systems. 

Using tools like AWS API Gateway and Azure API Management, we develop API gateways that handle high traffic volumes, route requests efficiently, and protect your APIs from unauthorized access and throttling issues.

API Testing

Do your APIs hold up under pressure? Our experts thoroughly test every aspect of your API, from functionality to performance and security. So you can identify and resolve problems before they impact users. 

For automated API testing, we use tools like Postman, SoapUI, and JMeter. Our process includes functional testing to see if APIs work as expected, load testing to gauge their performance under heavy traffic, and security testing to guard against vulnerabilities.

Rolls Royce case study

Rolls Royce turned to BairesDev to develop an efficient, user-friendly mobile app. A two-week discovery process with the Rolls Royce product owner identified a comprehensive list of functionalities, data streams, and displays required to meet their clients’ expectations for a mobile SDS. Read the entire Rolls Royce case study.

Why Choose BairesDev for API Development?

Why Choose BairesDev for API Development?
  • Top 1% of Tech Talent

    Work with skilled senior LATAM developers with extensive API experience. Our vetting process includes thorough technical, critical thinking, English language, and soft skills evaluations. Out of 2.2 million applicants per year, we hire less than 1%. If you want top API talent, partner with us. 

  • Custom Solutions

    Do you need complex integrations between multiple platforms? Are you looking for custom endpoints to handle specific workflows? Our expertise spans 100+ industry sectors. Meaning, our devs have the experience to deliver custom API solutions that fit your infrastructure and requirements.

  • Robust Security Measures

    We take data and system security seriously. To protect sensitive information and guard against vulnerabilities, we implement authentication protocols, data encryption, rate limiting, and throttling. We also conduct risk assessments, rigorous testing, and quality assurance to give you high-quality APIs that can withstand security threats and maintain performance under heavy loads.

The API Ecosystem We Used in Previous Work

API Development Frameworks and Libraries

API Development Frameworks and Libraries

We use these frameworks and libraries as the foundational structure for building scalable and secure APIs:

  • Express.js
  • Django REST Framework
  • Spring Boot
  • Flask
  • ASP.NET Core
  • FastAPI
  • Falcon
  • Hapi.js
  • LoopBack
API Specification and Documentation

API Specification and Documentation

To maintain clarity and consistency throughout the development process, we define, document, and visualize APIs using: 

  • OpenAPI Specification (Swagger)
  • RAML (RESTful API Modeling Language)
  • Postman
  • Apiary
  • Slate
API Testing Tools

API Testing Tools

Our developers thoroughly test APIs for functionality, reliability, performance, and security with the help of:

  • Postman
  • SoapUI
  • JMeter
  • Rest-Assured
  • Karate DSL
  • Pact
API Security Tools

API Security Tools

To protect sensitive data, we secure APIs with tools like:

  • OAuth 2.0
  • JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
  • Auth0
  • Okta
API Management Platforms

API Management Platforms

These platforms let us deploy, manage, monitor, and secure APIs while analyzing their performance and usage: 

  • Apigee
  • AWS API Gateway
  • Azure API Management
  • IBM API Connect
  • Tyk
  • Kong
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for APIs

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) for APIs

We automate API building, testing, and deployment with CI/CD tools like: 

  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Travis CI
  • CircleCI
Accelerate your roadmap with an award-winning API development company.

Key Things to Know About APIs

APIs are at the heart of how today’s software works. They connect systems, fuel innovation, and improve user experiences. Here’s how:

  1. Integration and Interoperability. APIs help different software systems work together by letting them share data and functions seamlessly. They act as connectors that allow systems to "talk" to each other so that everything runs smoothly and so that one system can use features from another. 
  2. Innovation and New Services. APIs let developers get creative and add new features to apps on a larger scale. By using APIs, they can expand what applications can do to bring fresh functionality and enhance overall capabilities. Put simply, APIs let us create more innovative and exciting software.
  3. Better User Experience. APIs make software more interactive and useful. With features like secure logins, payment processing, and geolocation, developers can create more intuitive and reliable apps that give users a smoother, more engaging experience.

Tailored Solutions for Every API Project

Staff Augmentation

Acquire TOP 1% API Developers for In-House Teams

For businesses that already have a team of developers, staff augmentation is something greatly beneficial. Do you wish to speed things up and hire rare specialists? Our remote API developers will follow your employees and work as a part of your company. We will do so to get more output and finish the software in a short time.

This is how we augment your resources:

Step 1Discovery Call

We begin by inquiring about what your goals are, what the budget is, how long it will take, and what skill sets are required. In this way, we will be able to source the staff that is needed for your team.

Step 2Assembling Your Team

We will pick only those API developers such that they will precisely fit into your need-based team. We will take into account the amount of expertise and experience they have with regard to their technical skills and how they relate to culture and internal interactions.

Step 3Onboarding and Scaling

You can guide us during the process of onboarding the new team. They will catch onn quickly and start contributing positively to the delivery of your aoadmap. After that, you will have all the power to control and grow your team the way you want it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does it typically take to develop custom APIs?

The time varies depending on your project’s scope and complexity. For simple, straightforward APIs, you can expect a timeline of about 2-3 weeks. More complex APIs—especially those that connect multiple systems, need advanced security, or handle real-time data—could take anywhere from 6 weeks to several months. 

What’s involved in maintaining and updating APIs over time?

You need to monitor them regularly to track performance, spot slowdowns, and detect security vulnerabilities. As systems evolve, APIs may need updates to handle new integrations or features so that they stay compatible with changing software or platforms. 

You’ll also want to patch security vulnerabilities over time and manage versioning so that older versions of your API don’t disrupt current users. You should also test to make sure updates don’t break functionality or cause downtime for connected systems.

How do APIs handle high-traffic loads or peak usage times?

APIs handle high-traffic loads using several strategies. Load balancing spreads requests across multiple servers to keep things running smoothly. Rate limiting controls the number of requests per user or system to prevent overload. Caching reduces server strain by storing popular data closer to the user. When traffic spikes, autoscaling kicks in, adding more server power to handle the load. Once traffic slows, it scales back down to maintain efficiency. This keeps the API fast and reliable, even during peak times.

How do you design APIs to scale and adapt to new technologies?

We design them with flexibility in mind. Our devs use modular architecture and versioning, so updates don’t disrupt existing functionality. We stick to widely accepted standards like REST and GraphQL, which makes it easier to integrate with new technologies as they evolve. 

Backward compatibility is important. This means making sure older systems still work with updated APIs. Plus, regular testing and monitoring help us spot areas for improvement so that the API adapts as your business and technology stack evolve.

What’s the difference between API development and integration?

API development involves building a new API from scratch and creating the structure that lets systems talk to each other. API integration, on the other hand, involves connecting existing APIs to different systems. 

What programming languages do APIs work with?

APIs are designed to be language-agnostic. They can work with any programming language if it supports the necessary protocols (like HTTP for RESTful APIs). It doesn’t matter if you’re working with JavaScript, Python, Java, or another language. APIs create a standardized way for systems to communicate. This makes it easy to integrate different technologies, no matter what your tech stack looks like.

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