Softment
BackendREST APIs, service backends, integration layers

Technology

Express.js

Express.js implementation for production software delivery with clean architecture, maintainability, and predictable rollout. Built for United Kingdom teams with UK/EU overlap (GMT/BST-friendly).

Best For

Ideal use cases

Teams needing lightweight API architecture

Products requiring custom middleware control

Startups building backend services quickly

What We Build

Projects we deliver

REST API services with validation and auth

Middleware-driven request processing pipelines

Integration backends for web and mobile apps

Ecosystem

Compatible tools & integrations

Seamless Integrations

Works with your existing stack

4+ supported
Zod/Joi validation
JWT and session auth
PostgreSQL and Redis connectors
OpenAPI documentation

Use Cases

Recommended use cases

MVP backend services

Third-party API orchestration layers

Authentication and account services

Delivery

How we deliver

Routing and middleware are structured for maintainability and testing.

Security controls are implemented from the first release.

Observability and error tracking are included for production confidence.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Express is great when you want full control and lightweight architecture for APIs and services.

Yes. With proper architecture, caching, queues, and monitoring, Express scales reliably.

Yes. We provide OpenAPI documentation and contract-first patterns where needed.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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