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Accelerate Sustainable Tech with Top Software Teams.

epicX is your strategic partner for energy software development, helping clean-energy startups and sustainable tech businesses hire ready-to-deploy energy software developers, ready to build intelligent, sustainable energy solutions.

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"It was the fastest we've ever hired vetted devs. And the quality? Outstanding."

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PM, SmartBenefits

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Hunain
Hunain
PM, SmartBenefits

"We were drowning in tech debt. epicX plugged in senior devs fast. Absolute lifesavers."

John Stevens
John Stevens
CTO, MedCure

"We scaled our engineering team by 3x without touching recruitment or burning budget."

Rosalia Miller
Rosalia Miller
CTO, VISBA-AI

"We’ve worked with fancy agencies before. This felt different. Just pure focus and execution."

Mark Henry
Mark Henry
Co-founder, FineWave

"It was the fastest we've ever hired vetted devs. And the quality? Outstanding."

Hunain
Hunain
PM, SmartBenefits

"We were drowning in tech debt. epicX plugged in senior devs fast. Absolute lifesavers."

John Stevens
John Stevens
CTO, MedCure

"We scaled our engineering team by 3x without touching recruitment or burning budget."

Rosalia Miller
Rosalia Miller
CTO, VISBA-AI

"We’ve worked with fancy agencies before. This felt different. Just pure focus and execution."

Mark Henry
Mark Henry
Co-founder, FineWave

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Dr. Anya Sharma
CTO, AI/SaaS Startup

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CEO, Healthtech Startup

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Lead Engineer, Fintech Startup

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Mark Thompson
CTO at FinWave

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Dr. Anya Sharma
Dr. Anya Sharma
CTO, AI/SaaS Startup

"No fluff, no waiting. Just solid engineers who got stuff done from week one."

Erik Lundgren
Erik Lundgren
CEO, Healthtech Startup

"Never knew hiring could be this calm and predictable. Such a relief for our product team."

Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
Lead Engineer, Fintech Startup

"Highly recommend them as a no-bullshit partner for anyone trying to scale engineering without chaos."

Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
CTO at FinWave

"Everything was perfect. No hand-holding, no surprises. Just people who know what they’re doing."

Dr. Anya Sharma
Dr. Anya Sharma
CTO, AI/SaaS Startup

"No fluff, no waiting. Just solid engineers who got stuff done from week one."

Erik Lundgren
Erik Lundgren
CEO, Healthtech Startup

"Never knew hiring could be this calm and predictable. Such a relief for our product team."

Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen
Lead Engineer, Fintech Startup

"Highly recommend them as a no-bullshit partner for anyone trying to scale engineering without chaos."

Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
CTO at FinWave

Your Partner for Renewable Energy & Software Talent

With deep experience delivering energy software development, epicX engineers know the challenges of energy grids, IoT sensors, and clean tech platforms. We provide energy software engineers for hire trusted for domain knowledge, security, and scalable solutions.

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4+ Years working with renewable energy and sustainable tech startups

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Custom energy software solutions from MVP to fully scaled platforms

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Expertise in IoT energy analytics, smart grid, and Cloud infrastructure

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Data-secure development compliant with NERC, FERC, or ESG standards

The Scope Of Our Energy Software Development Services

Energy demands innovation. We offer energy software developers for hire who understand clean tech workflows. They deliver customized renewable energy tools, smart grid platforms, and sustainable energy app development built to scale.

Renewable Energy Management Systems

Our talent builds renewable energy management systems (REMS) software. These optimize solar, wind, and other clean energy asset performance.

Solving The Talent Gap In Energy Innovation

Energy software development faces a critical shortage of specialized talent. epicX directly addresses this by providing pre-vetted energy software engineers, making your hiring process efficient and precise.

Why epicX is Your Technology Partner for Energy Software Succes​s

Building advanced energy software needs more than just code. We provide energy software developers who understand industry demands, sustainability goals, and critical infrastructure reliability. epicX offers specialized talent to accelerate your impact in energy tech.

Proven Energy Tech Expertise

Work with engineers who've built smart grid software, REMS software, and EV charging software. They are industry-ready from day one.

No Proxy Hiring – Ever

You interview and approve the exact energy software developer you'll be working with. What you see is what you get. No hidden freelancers or bait-and-switch tactics.

Pre-Vetted Energy Software Engineers

Our candidates are tested for domain knowledge in SCADA systems development, predictive maintenance software, and energy data analytics. They are rigorously screened.

48-Hour Developer Match

Get 2-3 relevant, pre-vetted profiles within 48 hours. Start building your energy software solutions fast, with zero hiring delays.

Direct Access, No Middle Management

Work directly with your energy software developers. No coordinators or intermediaries slowing you down. This ensures clear communication and real-time collaboration.

14-Day Risk-Free Trial

Test your energy software developer on real tasks. Pay only if you're completely satisfied after two weeks. This makes your hiring decision risk-free.

Scalable Energy Solutions

Our developers build systems that grow with your energy business. From startup to enterprise, we ensure your energy technology scales seamlessly.

Compliance-Ready Development

Ensure your energy software meets regulatory standards. Our developers understand NERC, FERC, and ESG compliance requirements for energy systems.

Ready to Hire Software Developers to Build Energy Solutions? 

Maximize ROI with Vetted Energy Tech Talent

Our energy software developers deliver measurable outcomes in efficiency, uptime, compliance, and launch speed for energy startups and utilities.

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Save 25% on operational costs through automation and optimized energy asset use.​

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Improve grid uptime by 40% with predictive maintenance software and performance insights.

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Cut time-to-market for new energy modules by 30% via agile pipelines and fast team matching.

See Our Recent Client Success Stories

Have a look at some of the recent success stories our pre-vetted developers have been part of, the challenges the have solved and the business impact they have created for our clients.

Marketing Technology

Mifu Accelerates AI-Driven Influencer Platform with epicX Talent

Advanced AI and Full-Stack engineering support to enhance influencer marketing platform scalability and innovation.

Custom SoftwareAI & Data Solutions

Results:

35%

faster development cycles

25%

improved creator matchmaking precision

40%

cost savings on hiring

Mifu Accelerates AI-Driven Influencer Platform with epicX Talent case study preview
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY

VISBA-AI Boosts Healthcare Booking Efficiency with epicX Talent

AI chatbot and software experts from epicX helped VISBA-AI scale appointment capacity and streamline patient booking with compliance-ready automation.

Custom SoftwareAI & Data Solutions

Results:

80%

faster appointment booking

3x

increase in platform capacity

16 days

Closed hiring in just 16 days

VISBA-AI Boosts Healthcare Booking Efficiency with epicX Talent case study preview
HRTECH / INSURTECH

SmartBenefits Scales with Fast AWS Migration & epicX Engineers

epicX helped SmartBenefits launch faster with 3 core platform engineers, optimized AWS infrastructure, and 50–65% cost savings.

Cloud MigrationDevOps

Results:

65%

cost savings on development

9 days

Foundational team hired in 9 days

20K users

Platform scaled to 20K users target

SmartBenefits Scales with Fast AWS Migration & epicX Engineers case study preview
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY

Counterweight Scales Health Platform and Cuts Costs with epicX

epicX engineers helped Counterweight rebuild their digital platform from scratch, cut AWS costs by 70%, and scale to over 35,000 users through lean system architecture and open-source tools.

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Results:

70%

reduction in AWS costs

35,000+ users

Platform scaled to 35,000+ users

6 months

Full rebuild delivered in 6 months

Counterweight Scales Health Platform and Cuts Costs with epicX case study preview

Build Your Energy Tech Team Without the Hiring Headache

Partner with top energy software developers through a simple, transparent process. No recruiting delays. No placement dropouts. Just product-focused talent ready to build.

01Book Your Discovery Call
Start with a quick discovery call to understand your vision, sustainability goals, grid integrations, and tech stack. We'll outline your ideal team structure and hiring path.
02Get matched with skilled energy engineers
Skip months of interviews. Get pre-vetted engineers with proven energy tech experience within 48 hours. You review detailed profiles, test them on real work, and only hire when confident.
03Seamless onboarding into your workflows
Your selected engineers plug right into your stack and workflows. Whether building from scratch or scaling, expect tight collaboration, fast iteration, and full transparency from day one.
04Long-term support without drop-off
We stay post-hire to ensure ongoing performance. Whether it's scaling, regulatory updates, or support, your team remains reliable as your energy software product evolves.

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8/13/2025Fintech

Stripe's 'Tempo' & Chainlink's Rise: Is Your Fintech Backend Ready for the Next Wave of Web3?

Remember when Web3 was a moonshot? Today, it’s a boardroom agenda item. If you’re a CTO or founder in fintech, the last twelve months have changed more than just the headlines; they’ve redrawn the roadmap for backend architecture, staffing, and product velocity.

Stripe’s Tempo blockchain and Chainlink’s surge aren’t just signals; they’re sirens. The gap between “traditional fintech” and Web3 isn’t just narrowing, it’s vanishing.

Here’s the truth: what was once considered experimental or niche, on-chain payments, decentralized data, and compliance-by-code, is now shaping your roadmap.

For many, this shift brings as much anxiety as excitement. Engaging expert fintech software development services and building agile fintech teams can provide the competitive edge needed to navigate this transition.

Are you architecting for Web3 today, or letting legacy thinking hold you back? The next wave is here. Startups that wait risk falling behind.

Stripe’s Tempo & Chainlink: Powering the Next Generation of Fintech Backends

Stripe’s Tempo: A Layer 1 Built for Payments Velocity

Stripe is no stranger to moving fast, but its latest play, Tempo, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, might be its boldest yet. Designed for payments at scale, Tempo is EVM-compatible and led by Matt Huang, a heavyweight from Paradigm.

This is not a half-measure. Stripe’s acquisitions and the stealth build of Tempo signal an intent to own the full tech stack, from stablecoin rails to crypto wallets.

For Ethereum developers, that means leveraging familiar smart contract tools but at Stripe’s velocity. The implications are clear: fintechs must now consider how new networks like Tempo can fit seamlessly into their existing architectures without compromising speed or reliability.

Chainlink’s Data Oracles: Bridging Institutional Trust On-Chain

Meanwhile, Chainlink is quietly becoming the connective tissue between legacy markets and DeFi innovation. Its decentralized oracles aren’t just about crypto price feeds anymore; they’re pulling institutional-grade data, thanks to partnerships with giants like ICE.

Picture this: FX rates and precious metals pricing flowing on-chain, powering hybrid products that blend the credibility of TradFi with the transparency of Web3.

No wonder Chainlink’s LINK token surged approximately 42% in a week after the news. The market is paying attention for good reason. The ability to access trusted, real-time off-chain data is no longer a luxury; it’s foundational to building competitive fintech products that combine traditional and blockchain-based data sources.

For startups aiming to stay at the forefront, leveraging fintech software development services that can integrate Chainlink’s oracles efficiently into your backend is critical.

Skilled fintech software development teams help you tap into these real-time data feeds with security and scalability, ensuring your product meets growing customer expectations.

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What Startups Can Learn from These Moves

  • These aren’t side projects. Stripe and Chainlink are building the backbone for the next generation of fintech infrastructure.
  • Tempo’s EVM compatibility and Chainlink’s institutional data feeds are setting new standards for interoperability, speed, and trust.
  • Startups can’t afford to treat blockchain as an “add-on.” It’s part of the core now.

For years, I watched fintechs hesitate on Web3. With Stripe and Chainlink leading, that hesitation is no longer safe. What happens to your product if your competitors can settle payments instantly on-chain or access global price feeds in real-time?

Of course, copying Stripe’s or Chainlink’s playbook isn’t a silver bullet. Not all protocols or integrations are created equal. But ignoring these shifts?

That’s a risk you simply can’t afford. The startups that will win are those that adapt quickly and integrate these new rails into their tech stack, rather than playing catch-up.

Architectural Shifts: Building a Web3-Ready Fintech Backend with Custom Software Development

Modular Design & EVM Compatibility

Modern fintech backends are evolving. The old monolithic models are giving way to modular architectures, where blockchain logic is decoupled from legacy business systems.

Why does this matter? Because modularity lets you swap or upgrade your blockchain components without rewriting the entire app. This shift isn’t just theoretical; it’s already standard practice for fintechs operating at startup speed.

Stripe’s Tempo and Ethereum’s own evolution prove this point: protocol upgrades, account abstraction, new features, all integrated without breaking what came before (see how Ethereum pulled it off).

For CTOs, this means future-proofing your architecture so you can pivot as the ecosystem evolves, not just react after the fact.

Oracle Integration and Real-Time Data

Decentralized oracles have moved from “nice-to-have” to “must-have.” For example, fintech startups leveraging real-time oracles have reduced settlement times from days to minutes, fundamentally transforming product offerings and customer expectations.

Chainlink’s oracles are powering not just DeFi, but real-world financial products, enabling hybrid use cases that weren’t possible just a few years ago. Plugging into these data streams safely and scalably is now a baseline requirement, not an edge case.

The competitive edge now lies in how quickly teams can integrate and react to new data, not just in building novel protocols.

Security, Compliance, and Scalability in Hybrid Systems

Here’s where things get messy: integrating on-chain logic with traditional finance means juggling heightened security, complex compliance, and unpredictable scalability challenges.

While seamless integration is the goal, achieving it is rarely straightforward, especially when bridging compliance and on-chain logic. We’ve seen startups stall for months trying to retrofit legacy codebases to new protocols.

One common pitfall is underestimating the complexity of merging on-chain and off-chain compliance controls, which often results in unexpected delays and increased technical debt.

Achieving true scalability and compliance requires not just technical expertise, but a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and a proactive approach to risk management.

It’s tempting to gloss over the technical debt and regulatory headaches that come with this transition. But let’s be honest: these are the friction points that separate the survivors from the casualties.

Startups that address these head-on, with the right people and processes, set themselves up to move faster when the market demands it.

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The Human Factor: Why Protocol Fluency and Startup Context Are Both Essential

The Velocity Gap, Why Context Matters

It’s one thing to find resources who “know blockchain.” It’s another to find those who thrive in the ambiguity and relentless pace of a startup.

The shortage of experienced blockchain protocol engineers who also understand fintech’s regulatory and business context is real, and growing.

Fintechs face a shortage of experienced blockchain protocol engineers, particularly those who understand both blockchain technology and financial regulations.

Fintech startups must prioritize hiring engineers with both protocol expertise and a proven track record in regulated environments to avoid costly missteps during product launches.

The difference between success and failure often comes down to how well your team can navigate both technical and compliance demands at startup speed.

This is where epicX’s fintech software development services become vital, providing pre-vetted resources who blend technical mastery with deep domain knowledge.

Startup-Ready Engineers: Beyond Technical Skill

I’ve worked with founders who lost months (and plenty of sleep) to contractors who just didn’t get the pace. The cost isn’t just money, it’s lost market share.

Traditional outsourcing models, built for slow-moving enterprises, simply don’t translate. Between misaligned incentives, process bloat, and lack of product accountability, these arrangements drain focus and create existential risk for startups.

The right engineering partner or staff augmentation provider acts as your velocity partner from day one, understands your product, and operates as a true co-builder.

This is why epicX provides fintech software development teams with cultural fit, time zone overlap, and hands-on collaboration as standard. When your next release is mission-critical, you need resources who’ve delivered under real startup pressure, not just anyone with protocol knowledge.

Building Teams for Ownership and Agility

Resources who can navigate both the protocol landscape and the startup grind are rare.

In our experience, the solution isn’t just more resumes, it’s a higher standard of vetting and a clear focus on ownership-driven teams. I’ve seen teams double their velocity by simply removing the friction of misaligned hires and legacy processes.

Ownership-driven teams not only accelerate delivery but also proactively identify and resolve issues before they become bottlenecks, a critical advantage in fast-moving fintech markets.

Building a culture of ownership and agility is the foundation for enduring success in the Web3 era.

Action Plan: Future-Proofing Your Fintech Backend and Engineering Team

Immediate Steps for CTOs and Founders

  • Audit your current backend. Is it modular? EVM compatible? Ready for real-time Oracle data?
  • Identify the technical debt and compliance risks lurking in your architecture.
  • Set up a risk-free trial for new engineering talent so you can build with the right team, not just the right codebase.

Vetting for Web3-Readiness and Startup Agility

  • Don’t just test for protocol fluency. Vet for ownership, communication, startup experience, and ability to integrate fast.
  • Look for teams that offer founder-led engagement or even fractional CTO support if you’re missing in-house expertise.
  • Fractional CTO support and risk-free trial periods are now available for startups needing both strategic and tactical guidance.

Ongoing Adaptation, Building for Change

  • Build a product culture that expects continual change; standards, protocols, and compliance requirements will keep shifting.
  • Leverage modular, adaptable architectures so you can integrate new data sources and protocols with minimal downtime.
  • Startups using modular, adaptable architectures are able to integrate new data sources and protocols with minimal downtime.

What’s your next step? Is your backend ready for Stripe’s Tempo, for on-chain data, and for the next market shock?

With epicX, you can secure pre-vetted fintech software developers in as little as 48 hours, ensuring your team is both Web3-ready and startup-strong.

If you are scaling a blockchain product or modernizing your fintech stack, you might want to consider a discovery call to discuss your hiring goals, or you can view their case studies and see how the team at epicX has helped growth-stage startups accelerate product delivery.

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FAQ

What is Stripe Tempo and why does it matter for fintech backend architecture?

Stripe Tempo is a new high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, designed for payments and stablecoin infrastructure, and is compatible with Ethereum smart contracts. Its launch signals that blockchain protocols are becoming foundational to modern fintech backends. CTOs and founders need to ensure their systems are modular, EVM-compatible, and ready for on-chain integrations.

How does Chainlink’s rise affect fintech startups?

Chainlink provides decentralized oracles that bring real-world and institutional data (e.g., FX rates, metals pricing) on-chain. This enables fintech startups to build hybrid products that leverage both traditional and Web3 data. Secure, real-time data feeds are now essential for competitive fintech innovation.

Why is hiring startup-ready, protocol-fluent engineers so difficult?

Many engineers have technical blockchain skills but lack experience operating in high-velocity, ambiguous startup environments. The ability to integrate quickly, take ownership, and align with startup priorities is as critical as protocol knowledge. epicX addresses this by pre-vetting for both technical and cultural fit. See how it works.

What are the best practices for architecting a Web3-ready fintech backend?

Best practices include modular backend design, EVM compatibility, integrated decentralized oracles, secure wallet infrastructure, and scalability through Layer 2 or high-performance chains, often achieved through custom software development tailored for fintech needs. Compliance automation and API-first approaches are also recommended.

How can non-technical founders or small teams access strategic tech guidance?

Fractional CTO support allows startups to access architectural and product strategy expertise and tap into top startup tech talent without full-time hires. epicX offers this as part of its model, ensuring delivery oversight and long-term product focus. Get started here.

How fast can EpicX provide fintech software developers?

epicX can match you with pre-vetted fintech software developers in as little as 48 hours. These resources are not just technically proficient, they’re startup-ready, culturally aligned, and experienced in regulated fintech environments. Our process ensures you can scale without losing time to lengthy recruitment cycles or mismatched hires.

What makes EpicX’s finech software development teams different from traditional outsourcing?

Traditional outsourcing often leads to misaligned incentives, process bloat, and slow delivery. epicX’s fintech software development teams integrate directly into your workflows, operate in your time zone, and take ownership from day one. This founder-friendly, staff augmentation model ensures you maintain velocity while tapping into the top 5% of global engineering talent.

What if I am not satisfied with the quality of the developer?

epicX offers a 2-week risk-free trial so you can evaluate the developer’s fit without pressure. If you are not fully satisfied, we arrange a quick replacement at no extra cost, ensuring your project stays on track.

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