Custom API Integration Services
Expert custom API development for Salesforce integrations. REST, SOAP, webhooks, and real-time event-driven architectures built for financial services compliance and scale.
API Integration Types
Comprehensive API development expertise for any integration scenario
RESTful APIs
Modern JSON-based APIs for web and mobile applications
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SOAP APIs
Enterprise-grade XML APIs for legacy system compatibility
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Webhooks
Event-driven integrations for real-time data updates
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Batch APIs
High-volume data processing with bulk operations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of APIs can you build for Salesforce?
We develop comprehensive API solutions including: RESTful APIs (JSON-based, modern standard), SOAP APIs (legacy system compatibility), Webhook listeners (event-driven integrations), Platform Events (Salesforce-native pub/sub), Batch APIs (bulk data processing), Streaming APIs (real-time updates), and Composite APIs (multiple operations in single call). We recommend the appropriate architecture based on your use case, data volume, and latency requirements.
How do you ensure API security and authentication?
We implement enterprise-grade security: OAuth 2.0 for user authentication, JWT tokens for server-to-server communication, API key authentication for trusted systems, IP whitelisting for additional security, Rate limiting to prevent abuse, Field-level encryption for sensitive data, Audit logging of all API calls, and SSL/TLS 1.2+ for data in transit. All authentication methods meet financial services regulatory requirements.
Can you integrate with legacy systems without APIs?
Yes. For legacy systems, we provide multiple integration paths: Database direct connections (read-only or bidirectional), Flat file processing (CSV, XML, EDI), Screen scraping (when no other option exists), Middleware transformation layers, Custom API wrapper development for legacy SOAP services, and ETL tools for batch processing. We assess the most maintainable approach during discovery.
How do you handle API versioning and backward compatibility?
We follow API versioning best practices: Semantic versioning (v1, v2, v3), Backward compatibility maintained for at least 12 months, Deprecation notices 6 months before sunset, Version-specific documentation, Automated testing for all supported versions, and Migration guides for version upgrades. This ensures integrations don't break unexpectedly and upgrades are smooth.
What monitoring and error handling do you provide?
Comprehensive monitoring includes: Real-time API health dashboards, Error rate tracking and alerting, Performance metrics (latency, throughput), Automated retry logic with exponential backoff, Dead letter queues for failed messages, Detailed error logs with correlation IDs, and Integration health reports (daily/weekly). We typically use Salesforce Shield Event Monitoring or external tools like Splunk/Datadog.
How long does custom API development typically take?
Timeline varies by complexity: Simple REST API endpoints (read/write single objects) take 2-3 weeks. Medium complexity (multiple objects, transformations, authentication) requires 4-6 weeks. Complex APIs (business logic, multiple systems, error handling, testing) need 8-12 weeks. Enterprise solutions with high availability requirements can take 3-6 months. We provide detailed estimates during the discovery phase.
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