Backend Architecture for Scalable Mobile Apps: What We Recommend
- June 16, 2025
- Posted by: gattu.mukesh@gmail.com
- Category: Uncategorized
A well-built mobile app is only half the story β without the right backend, your app will crash under scale, suffer latency issues, or become impossible to maintain.
At Audiencent, we build mobile backends with modular, API-first, scalable architecture. Hereβs what that looks like:
π§ 1. REST or GraphQL API Layer
We build a clear, documented API between the app and backend. This allows us to keep frontend and backend loosely coupled and deploy independently.
βοΈ 2. Serverless or Containerized Backend
For most clients, we use Node.js or Python deployed via:
- AWS Lambda (for serverless scale)
- Docker containers (for complex apps)
This helps us scale without managing heavy infrastructure.
ποΈ 3. Database Choice Based on Use Case
- Firebase / Firestore for real-time apps (chat, live updates)
- PostgreSQL or MongoDB for transactional logic
- Redis for caching high-frequency data
π 4. Authentication & Access Control
We use JWT tokens, OAuth, or Firebase Auth β depending on whether you need SSO, email/pass, or 3rd-party login.
π¦ 5. Event Logging and Analytics
We integrate with Segment, Mixpanel, or Firebase Analytics to track usage, feature performance, and crashes.
Backend defines how fast, reliable, and secure your app is. We make sure itβs built to grow β not just launch.