REST API Development
Clean, versioned RESTful APIs that any platform or partner can use.
Trusted by 150+ UK & International Businesses for API Development & Integration
API Development Services in London
Secure, well-documented APIs and integrations for UK businesses that need their apps, systems and partners working together.
London API developers building REST and GraphQL APIs and connecting third-party platforms reliably and securely.
Secure, reliable API delivery
API development that connects your business
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Custom API Development
REST and GraphQL APIs built for your apps, products, partners and internal systems to rely on daily.
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Third-Party API Integration
Connect payments, CRMs, ERPs, shipping, maps, AI and marketing tools to your platform securely.
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Mobile App Backends
Scalable APIs with authentication and notifications that power iOS, Android and Flutter apps.
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API Security & Documentation
OAuth2 authentication, rate limiting, monitoring and clear OpenAPI docs for your developers.
A clear API process from design to launch
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Discovery & Integration Mapping
We map your systems, data flows and partners, and agree what the API must do.
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API Design
Endpoints, data models, authentication and versioning designed and documented first.
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Development & Integration
Secure API development and third-party integrations built in short, tested sprints.
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Testing & Security
Automated tests, load testing, security checks and partner sandbox testing.
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Launch & Monitoring
Controlled release, uptime and error monitoring, and ongoing API support.
Why APIs are the backbone of modern business systems
Modern businesses run on many connected tools, from websites and apps to CRMs, payment platforms and warehouses. Without reliable APIs, data gets stuck in silos and teams waste hours copying information between systems, creating delays, errors and frustrated customers.
Well-designed APIs let your systems share data automatically and securely. They make it easier to launch apps, work with partners and add AI integrations as you grow.
- Connected Systems
- Secure Access
- Well Documented
- Built to Scale
Complete API development services
GraphQL API Development
Flexible GraphQL APIs that give modern front-ends exactly the data needed.
Mobile App Backends
Payment API Integration
CRM & ERP Integration
Connect HubSpot, Salesforce, Xero and ERPs so data syncs automatically.
eCommerce API Integration
Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon and marketplace APIs connected reliably.
Webhooks & Real-Time Data
Event-driven updates and live data sync between your connected systems.
Microservices
Independent, scalable services that grow and deploy separately.
API Security
OAuth2, JWT, API keys, rate limiting, encryption and access logging.
API Documentation
OpenAPI and Swagger documentation with examples for your developers.
API Testing & Monitoring
Automated tests, uptime checks and error alerts around the clock.
Legacy System Integration
Connect older on-premise systems to modern cloud platforms safely.
Ready to connect your systems?
Speak with our London API developers about secure, reliable APIs and integrations that save time and remove manual work for good.
API expertise across key industries
Hospitality & Leisure
API integrations for hotels, restaurants and venues connecting booking engines, POS, channel managers and apps.
- Booking engines
- POS integration
- Channel managers
- Delivery platforms
- Guest apps
A London API partner focused on quality and commercial results
Design Dev works with CTOs, product teams and business owners who need their systems connected properly. Our developers combine integration experience, security best practice and disciplined engineering to build APIs that are reliable under real-world load.Expect clear communication, API-first design, full documentation and integrations built to keep working as your systems change.
150+
Projects delivered
5+
Years experience
UK+
London & worldwide
98%
Client retention
Design, security and engineering for businesses that need APIs that perform.
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Design before code
Endpoints, data and security are agreed and documented up front.
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Built to last
Versioning, tests and monitoring keep integrations stable over time.
API technologies we work with
Laravel
Node.js
Express
NestJS
Python
GraphQL
REST
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Swagger
AWS
What clients say
Design Dev transformed our e-commerce platform. Their team was efficient, responsive, and delivered a stunning layout that doubled our conversion rate within a month.
Sarah Jenkins
Vauxhall Marketing - Shopify DevelopmentAn absolute pleasure to work with. They understood our brand identity perfectly and designed a clean, user-friendly SaaS platform that our clients love.
David Thorne
FluxGig - UI/UX DesignThe custom WordPress build is super fast and easy for our content editors to update. Outstanding attention to detail and SEO optimization.
Amara K.
Apsara Cosmetics - WordPress DevelopmentThey built a highly custom, secure medical inventory portal on-budget. Their engineering skills are top-tier.
Julian Reed
Upcycled Medical - Web App DevelopmentFrom logo creation to full visual guidelines, Design Dev gave our construction firm a modern and premium corporate look.
Emily Watson
Smart Build UK - Branding & DesignOur organic search traffic increased by 150% in three months. Their SEO team really knows their stuff.
Marcus Sterling
Supra Cycling - Search Engine OptimizationBrands we have worked with
Frequently Asked Questions
REST uses separate endpoints for each resource and is simple and widely supported. GraphQL uses one endpoint where clients request exactly the data they need. We recommend what suits your project.
Tell us about your project
Share your goals, timeline and requirements. Our London team will reply with a practical recommendation and estimate.
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