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Supabase
Supabase Engineers, Backend in a Weekend.
Full-stack Supabase engineering without the backend hiring struggle. Our engineers build and scale Postgres schemas, Row Level Security policies, Edge Functions, Realtime subscriptions, and Auth flows — embedded in your team from the first sprint. We work with product teams across the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia, with 4–6 hours of daily timezone overlap and Supabase projects hosted in the Frankfurt region for GDPR data residency compliance.
Use Cases
What we build with Supabase.
Rapid MVP & Product Launch
From schema design to production-ready APIs in days, not months. We use Supabase's auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs, configure Row Level Security for multi-tenant data isolation, and wire up Auth with social providers and magic links. Launched MVPs for YC-backed startups in San Francisco and seed-stage companies in Berlin — going from Figma designs to live product with real users in under four weeks.
Realtime Collaborative Applications
Supabase Realtime for live cursors, presence indicators, and collaborative editing backed by Postgres changes. We implement broadcast channels for ephemeral state, Presence for user activity tracking, and database change listeners for persistent collaboration. Built realtime dashboards for project management tools in Amsterdam and collaborative document editors for legal platforms in London.
Auth & User Management
Supabase Auth with email/password, OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, Azure AD), SAML SSO for enterprise clients, and phone-based OTP. We configure custom claims, JWT hooks for enriching tokens, and multi-factor authentication. Implemented enterprise SSO flows for B2B SaaS platforms in New York and GDPR-compliant user registration for consumer apps in the EU with data stored in Supabase's Frankfurt region.
File Storage & Media Pipelines
Supabase Storage with RLS-protected buckets, on-the-fly image transformations, and resumable uploads for large files. We configure CDN caching policies, implement virus scanning via Edge Functions, and set up lifecycle rules for temporary uploads. Powering media libraries for content platforms in Copenhagen and document management for compliance-heavy industries in Frankfurt with all assets stored in EU regions.
Edge Functions & Server Logic
Deno-based Supabase Edge Functions for webhook handlers, third-party API integrations, scheduled tasks, and custom business logic that runs close to users. We implement Stripe webhook processing, email sending via Resend, PDF generation, and AI-powered features using OpenAI. Deployed Edge Functions for e-commerce checkout flows serving customers in both US and European markets.
Postgres Performance at Scale
Schema optimization with proper indexing strategies, materialized views for complex aggregations, and connection pooling via Supavisor. We implement partitioning for time-series data, configure pg_cron for scheduled maintenance, and monitor query performance with pg_stat_statements. Scaled Supabase Postgres instances handling 10K+ queries per second for analytics dashboards used by media companies in Stockholm and fintech platforms in New York.
Expertise
How we work with Supabase.
Row Level Security & Multi-Tenancy
Complex RLS policies that enforce tenant isolation, role-based access, and attribute-based permissions entirely in Postgres. We write performant policies that leverage GIN indexes on JSONB claims, implement helper functions for policy reuse, and test security boundaries with pgTAP. Our RLS patterns have secured multi-tenant platforms serving thousands of organizations with zero data leakage incidents.
Database Schema Design
Normalized Postgres schemas with proper foreign keys, check constraints, and domain types. We design migration workflows using Supabase CLI with version-controlled SQL files, implement seeding strategies for development and preview environments, and handle zero-downtime schema changes. Expertise in Postgres-specific features like JSONB columns, full-text search with tsvector, and generated columns.
Supabase + Next.js Integration
Server-side Supabase clients in Next.js Server Components, middleware-based auth with @supabase/ssr, and optimistic updates with React Server Actions. We configure the Supabase client for both server and browser contexts, handle token refresh in edge middleware, and implement real-time subscriptions that work with React's streaming architecture.
Self-Hosting & Infrastructure
Supabase self-hosted deployments on Docker Compose or Kubernetes for teams that need full control over their data layer. We configure Kong API Gateway, GoTrue for auth, PostgREST, and Realtime as individual services with proper networking, backups, and monitoring. Experience migrating from Supabase Cloud to self-hosted and vice versa without downtime.
Migrations & Data Import
Schema and data migrations from Firebase, MongoDB, MySQL, and legacy REST APIs to Supabase Postgres. We design migration strategies that preserve data integrity, transform NoSQL documents into normalized relational schemas, and implement dual-write periods for zero-downtime cutovers. Built migration tooling for SaaS companies moving from Firebase to Supabase with millions of user records and complex permission models.
Why us
Why TBI for Supabase.
Productive from Sprint One
Our Supabase engineers have built production applications across SaaS, marketplaces, and consumer products using every Supabase feature — Auth, Storage, Realtime, Edge Functions, and Postgres. They review your schema, RLS policies, and client setup before joining, so they contribute meaningful code from the first pull request.
AI-Augmented Supabase Development
Every engineer uses AI-native tools — Cursor, Copilot, and LLM-assisted SQL generation — to accelerate schema design, RLS policy authoring, and Edge Function development. AI helps generate complex Postgres queries, test RLS policies against edge cases, and scaffold Supabase client integrations faster than manual development.
US & EU Timezone Overlap
Based in IST (UTC+5:30), our engineers overlap 4–6 hours with CET and 3–4 hours with US Eastern. For Supabase projects, this means schema changes and RLS policy updates deploy during your business hours, PR reviews happen in shared time, and production issues get real-time attention from engineers who know your codebase.
GDPR & Frankfurt Data Residency
We host Supabase projects in the Frankfurt (eu-central-1) region by default for EU clients. All data — Postgres, Storage buckets, Auth records — stays in Germany. We configure Supabase with signed DPAs, implement RLS policies that enforce data minimization, and architect Edge Functions that process personal data within EU boundaries.
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FAQ
Common questions.
How much does it cost to hire a dedicated Supabase engineer offshore?
Supabase engineers start at $5,000/month for a full-time dedicated role. Senior engineers with deep Postgres expertise and full Supabase platform experience range from $6,000–$9,000/month depending on project complexity. This includes full integration with your GitHub, Slack, Linear, and Supabase project dashboard. Compared to hiring a US-based full-stack engineer with equivalent Postgres and Supabase skills at $150,000–$190,000/year, you save 60–70%.
How fast can a Supabase engineer start contributing?
For team augmentation, engineers are productive within 2–3 days. Before starting, they review your Supabase project setup — schema, RLS policies, Edge Functions, Auth configuration, and client-side integration patterns. The first meaningful PR (schema improvement, RLS fix, or new Edge Function) typically ships within the first week. For new projects or migrations from Firebase/MongoDB, scoping takes about a week depending on data volume and complexity.
Can your engineers handle complex Postgres queries and performance optimization on Supabase?
Absolutely. Our Supabase engineers are Postgres specialists first. They write optimized queries with proper index usage, implement materialized views for complex reporting, tune connection pooling via Supavisor, and analyze slow queries using pg_stat_statements and EXPLAIN ANALYZE. They understand Supabase-specific considerations like how RLS policies affect query plans and how to write performant policies that don't kill throughput.
How do you handle GDPR compliance with Supabase?
We host all Supabase projects for EU clients in the Frankfurt (eu-central-1) region, ensuring Postgres data, Auth records, and Storage files stay in Germany. Row Level Security policies enforce data isolation and minimize data exposure. We implement right-to-deletion workflows that cascade properly through foreign keys, configure Auth to respect data retention policies, and sign DPAs. For self-hosted setups, we deploy Supabase on EU-based infrastructure you fully control.
What timezone overlap do your Supabase engineers provide?
Our team operates from IST (UTC+5:30), giving 4–6 hours of overlap with Central European Time and 3–4 hours with US Eastern. For Supabase projects, we align database migrations and schema changes with your working hours so rollbacks can happen with the team online. Daily standups, pair programming on RLS policies, and sprint planning fit naturally into the shared window. Extended availability during launches or migration cutovers.
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