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Database Development
Custom Database Development Services
Your application is only as good as the data behind it. We design, build, migrate, and optimize database systems that scale with your business – whether you're modernizing legacy infrastructure, launching a new product, or struggling with performance bottlenecks. 20+ years of fintech and enterprise experience means we've seen the edge cases others miss.
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Database Expertise That Runs Deep
Most development shops treat databases as an afterthought – something to configure once and forget. We take the opposite approach. Database architecture decisions made early in a project ripple through everything that follows: application performance, scaling costs, security posture, and your ability to adapt as requirements change. Our team includes dedicated database architects who've spent years working with high-transaction fintech systems and data-intensive platforms where getting it wrong isn't an option.
Technologies We Work With
PostgreSQL
Oracle
Elasticsearch
MySQL
MariaDB
Snowflake
AWS Aurora
MongoDB
DynamoDB
Redis
CassandraLet's talk about your database challenges.
Get StartedBenefits of Using Our Custom Database Development Services
Zero-Downtime Migrations
Moving to a new database system shouldn't mean scheduling maintenance windows or hoping nothing breaks. We use real-time synchronization techniques that keep your production environment running while data migrates in the background – with rollback options if anything unexpected happens.
Performance That Scales
Slow queries and database bottlenecks kill user experience and inflate cloud costs. We profile your actual usage patterns, optimize indexing strategies, and restructure queries so your system handles 10x the load without 10x the infrastructure spend.
Architecture Built for Change
Requirements evolve. Your database schema should too, without painful migrations every time you add a feature. We design flexible data models that accommodate growth and changing business needs while maintaining data integrity and query performance.
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Domain Expertise Included
From fintech transaction systems to ticketing platforms handling surge traffic to media catalogs with complex relationships, we've built and optimized databases for all of them. That domain knowledge means fewer surprises and faster time to a working solution.
Security and Compliance Ready
Sensitive data demands serious protection. We implement encryption at rest and in transit, proper access controls, and audit logging – designed to satisfy PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other compliance frameworks your business requires.
Long-Term Partnership Approach
Database work doesn't end at deployment. Systems need monitoring, maintenance, and periodic optimization as data volumes grow. We build relationships that last years, not projects – many of our clients have worked with us for a decade or more.
Custom Database Development Services
Every database project starts with understanding what you're actually trying to achieve – not just technically, but for your business. We work across the full lifecycle: designing schemas for new applications, migrating legacy systems to modern platforms, squeezing performance out of struggling databases, and building analytics infrastructure that turns raw data into decisions. Our teams integrate with yours, transferring knowledge so you're never dependent on us for specialized expertise.
Database Design & Architecture
Schema design, data modeling, and architecture decisions for new applications. We balance normalization with performance, plan for scale, and document everything.
Database Migration
Move between database platforms or versions with minimal disruption. Real-time sync keeps production running while we migrate, validate, and cutover.
Performance Optimization
Query tuning, indexing strategies, and infrastructure right-sizing. We find bottlenecks that cause slow response times and high cloud bills.
Data Warehouse & Analytics
Purpose-built analytics infrastructure using platforms like Snowflake and Looker. Turn operational data into reporting and insights without impacting production systems.
Cloud Database Solutions
AWS Aurora, RDS, DynamoDB, and other managed services configured for your workload. We handle setup, optimization, and cost management.
Legacy Database Modernization
Outdated database systems create risk and limit growth. We assess, plan, and execute modernization – whether that means migration, refactoring, or incremental improvements.
Real-Time Data Processing
Stream processing, event-driven architectures, and real-time analytics pipelines. Handle high-throughput data without lag or lost events.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Monitoring, patching, backups, and performance tuning as your data grows. Long-term partnerships that keep your database healthy and your team focused on building product.
Business Intelligence
Turn raw data into actionable insights. We build BI solutions using Elasticsearch, Power BI, Tableau, and Looker – from data modeling to dashboard delivery.
Ready to discuss your database project?
Schedule a CallWho Is This For?
This is for you if:
• Your database is becoming a bottleneck – queries that used to take milliseconds now take seconds, and users are noticing
• Cloud costs are climbing faster than your user base, and you suspect inefficient database architecture is the culprit
• You're launching a new product and want to get the data layer right from the start, not accumulate technical debt to fix later
• You're running legacy systems that work but won't scale – modernization feels risky, but standing still isn't an option
• Your team is strong on application development but lacks deep database expertise for complex optimization or migration work
• You need to meet compliance requirements (PCI DSS, SOC 2) and aren't confident that your current data security measures are sufficient
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Engagement Models
A full database team that integrates with your organization for ongoing work. Best for companies with continuous database development needs, long-term modernization projects, or those building dedicated data infrastructure.
How it works:
- We assemble a team based on your requirements – database architects, DBAs, data engineers
- Team members work exclusively on your projects
- Direct communication through your preferred channels
- Flexible scaling as needs evolve
Best for: Long-term partnerships, complex multi-phase projects, companies without in-house database specialists.
Our Process
Database projects vary widely in scope and complexity, but our approach stays consistent: understand the real problem first, plan thoroughly, execute carefully, and set you up for long-term success. Whether we're migrating terabytes of production data or designing a schema from scratch, we follow a structured process that minimizes risk and keeps you informed at every step. Here's what working with us typically looks like.
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Database Projects in Production
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Fintech
Zero Downtime, Maximum Performance: Smooth Database Migration
Migrated gigabytes of historical financial data to AWS Aurora without disrupting operations. Used Database Migration Service for real-time sync, schema transformation on the fly, and built-in rollback capabilities. Result: significant performance improvements and better scalability for future growth
Fintech
Custom Analytics Platform Replacing Legacy Third-Party Tools
Built a custom analytics solution using Snowflake Data Cloud and Looker, replacing outdated WebFocus and Mercury Analytics systems. Consolidated multiple business units onto a single platform with faster reporting, self-service dashboards, and room to scale.
- Event ticketing
Cloud Optimization to Sell 20,000 Tickets in 5 Minutes
Database performance was the bottleneck preventing high-volume ticket sales. We identified slow queries, cleaned up 10 million phantom records, implemented data partitioning, and optimized infrastructure scaling. The system now handles peak demand without breaking.
Expense Management
Leveraging Power BI to Save Time and Enable Data-Driven Decisions
Designed and built a data warehouse enabling analysis of a decade's worth of financial data in seconds. Power BI implementation gave PEX self-service analytics capabilities, freeing engineering resources and powering their customer-facing Spend Analytics product. (267 characters)
Expense ManagementMassive Elasticsearch Upgrade with Custom Validation Tools
Upgraded a complex Elasticsearch system from version 2.3.4 to 7.9 – spanning over 10 search types. Built a custom comparison tool that validated 500,000 queries with only 0.02% difference between versions. Users saw faster search speeds with zero reported errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
We work across the major relational and NoSQL platforms: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, AWS Aurora, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, PowerBI, DynamoDB, Cassandra, and Snowflake for analytics. If you're using something else, ask – we've likely encountered it.
We use real-time synchronization tools, such as AWS Database Migration Service, to keep your production database running while data migrates to the new system. Changes sync continuously between both systems during the migration window. Once everything is validated, cutover happens quickly – and we build in rollback capabilities in case anything unexpected occurs.
Yes, and that's often how we work best. Our database specialists integrate with your team – attending standups, using your tools, and collaborating directly with your developers. We also focus on knowledge transfer, so your team builds capability over time rather than depending on us indefinitely.
We analyze your current database configuration, query patterns, indexing strategy, and infrastructure setup. You'll get a report identifying specific bottlenecks, ranked recommendations for improvement, and the estimated impact of each change. For most systems, we can complete an initial audit within 1–2 weeks
It depends on data volume, complexity, and the degree of difference between the source and target systems. Simple migrations might take 4–6 weeks. Complex enterprise migrations with schema transformation and multiple data sources can run 3–6 months. We'll give you a realistic timeline after the discovery phase.
Fintech and financial services represent our deepest expertise – including payment processing, expense management, and banking systems where data integrity is non-negotiable. We also have extensive experience in event ticketing (high-transaction, surge-traffic systems) and media/entertainment (complex content relationships, streaming data, and DRM).
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