AWS Lambda Development

AWS Lambda Development Company

Run Code Without Managing Servers

AWS Lambda lets you run code in response to events without provisioning or managing servers. Matlab Infotech designs serverless architectures with Lambda at the core — event-driven functions, microservices APIs, and data pipelines that scale to millions of executions per day and charge only for the milliseconds of compute actually used.

0 Servers to Managems Billing Granularity Automatic Scale

1M+

Max Free Requests/Month

15 min

Max Function Timeout

10 GB

Max Function Memory

40%

Cost Reduction with ARM Lambda

Why AWS Lambda

Why AWS Lambda for Your Backend

Zero Infrastructure Ops

No servers, no patching, no capacity planning — Lambda provisions and runs your code automatically.

Instant Elastic Scale

Lambda scales from zero to thousands of concurrent executions in seconds without manual intervention.

Pay Only for Execution

Charged per request and millisecond of compute — idle time costs nothing, making Lambda ideal for variable workloads.

Built-In Security

IAM execution roles, VPC integration, Secrets Manager, and per-function least-privilege policies.

Deep AWS Integration

Native triggers from API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB Streams, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, and 200+ AWS services.

Fast Iteration

Deploy a single function in seconds — no full application deployment pipeline needed for isolated changes.

What We Offer

Our AWS Lambda Development Services

Serverless API Development

REST and GraphQL APIs built with Lambda + API Gateway or Function URLs — zero server management.

Event-Driven Pipelines

S3, SQS, DynamoDB Streams, and EventBridge triggers for real-time data processing pipelines.

Serverless Architecture Design

Full serverless system design — Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, S3, and EventBridge orchestration.

Lambda Security

IAM least-privilege roles, VPC placement, Secrets Manager integration, and function URL auth.

Performance Optimisation

Cold start reduction via provisioned concurrency, Lambda SnapStart, and bundle size optimisation.

Cost Analysis & Optimisation

ARM/Graviton2 Lambda, memory tuning with Lambda Power Tuning, and Compute Savings Plans.

Infrastructure as Code

Lambda deployments via Terraform, CDK, SAM, or Serverless Framework with versioning and aliases.

Observability Setup

CloudWatch Logs, X-Ray distributed tracing, Lambda Insights, and alerting for production Lambda fleets.

What We Build

Business Solutions We Deliver with AWS Lambda

Serverless APIs

REST APIs with Lambda + API Gateway serving millions of requests at any scale without servers.

Real-Time Data Processing

Stream processing from Kinesis, DynamoDB Streams, and SQS with Lambda consumers.

Scheduled Jobs

EventBridge-scheduled Lambda functions replacing cron servers for reports, cleanups, and syncs.

File Processing

S3-triggered Lambda for image resizing, document conversion, and media transcoding.

Webhooks & Integrations

Lightweight webhook receivers for Stripe, Slack, GitHub, and third-party API callbacks.

AI Inference Endpoints

Lambda functions wrapping SageMaker, Bedrock, or OpenAI API calls for ML inference.

Notification Services

SES-triggered Lambda for email processing, SNS-Lambda for push notification delivery.

Auth Flows & Cognito Triggers

Cognito Lambda triggers for custom auth flows, pre-signup validation, and post-confirmation events.

Technology Stack

Tools & Technologies We Pair with AWS Lambda

Runtimes

Node.js 20.xPython 3.12.NET 8Java 21 (SnapStart)

Triggers

API GatewayEventBridgeS3SQS/SNSDynamoDB Streams

IaC

AWS SAMCDKTerraformServerless Framework

Observability

CloudWatch LogsX-RayLambda InsightsPowertools for Lambda

Optimisation

Graviton2 ARMLambda Power TuningProvisioned ConcurrencySnapStart

How We Work

Our AWS Lambda Development Process

01

Discovery & Planning

We align on goals, architecture choices, and technical constraints before writing a single line of code.

02

UI/UX Design

Research-led wireframes and interactive prototypes validated with stakeholders before development begins.

03

Agile Development

Two-week sprints with working demos, automated testing, and a shared staging environment.

04

QA & Testing

Manual, automated, performance, and security testing baked into every sprint — not bolted on at the end.

05

Launch & Support

Zero-downtime deployments, monitoring setup, and a 90-day support window to ensure a smooth go-live.

Why Matlab Infotech

Why Choose Us for AWS Lambda Development

Dedicated Team

A focused team exclusively on your project — no context switching, no shared resources.

Agile Delivery

Two-week sprints with working demos so you always see progress and can course-correct early.

Flexible Engagement

Fixed-scope, dedicated, or hourly — choose the model that matches your budget and timeline.

NDA & IP Protection

Full IP ownership, signed NDA before work starts, and secure development environments throughout.

Transparent Communication

Slack-first async updates with daily standups and a dedicated PM keeping you in the loop.

90-Day Support

Post-launch warranty and optional retainer plans to keep your product healthy and evolving.

Engagement Models

Flexible Hiring Models for AWS Lambda Development

Dedicated Team

From $25/hr

Full-time developers assigned exclusively to your project — no shared resources, no context switching.

  • Dedicated developers
  • Daily standups
  • Scale monthly
  • Full IP ownership
Get Started

Hourly / Part-Time

From $20/hr

Pay only for the hours you use. Ideal for ongoing maintenance, reviews, and iterative improvements.

  • Flexible hours
  • No minimum commitment
  • Weekly billing
  • Pause anytime
Get Started

Fixed Scope

Project-based

Agree on deliverables and price upfront. Best for well-defined projects with clear requirements.

  • Fixed price
  • Milestone delivery
  • No surprises
  • Money-back guarantee
Get Started

Technology Comparison

AWS Lambda vs Other Technologies

FeatureAWS LambdaEC2 / Always-On Server
Infrastructure ManagementZero — fully managed by AWSPatching, scaling, capacity planning
ScalingInstant to millions of concurrent callsASG scaling takes 1–3 minutes
PricingPay per 1ms of execution onlyPay 24/7 whether used or idle
Cold StartsSub-100ms with SnapStart/provisionedNo cold starts once running
Execution Time Limit15-minute maximum per invocationUnlimited long-running processes
Best ForEvent-driven, bursty, variable workloadsSteady, long-running applications

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

"Matlab Infotech rebuilt our document processing pipeline on Lambda. We went from $3,000/month EC2 to $180/month Lambda with better throughput."

K

Keiran Murphy

CTO · DocuSign Pro

"Our payment webhook handlers run on Lambda and automatically scale for end-of-month billing spikes. Matlab Infotech architected it flawlessly — zero cold-start issues."

M

Meena Krishnan

Head of Engineering · PayRoute

"S3-triggered Lambda for image processing built by Matlab Infotech handles 50,000 uploads a day without a single server. It scales to zero at night — the bill is tiny."

B

Brian Walsh

Founder · SnapCrop

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about AWS Lambda

When should I use Lambda instead of EC2 or containers?

Lambda is ideal for event-driven workloads (webhooks, file triggers, scheduled jobs), variable traffic patterns (bursty or near-zero idle), and short-duration functions (under 15 minutes). Use EC2 or Fargate for long-running processes, steady-state workloads where provisioned concurrency would be expensive, or applications needing specialised hardware.

How do you solve Lambda cold start problems?

We use Lambda SnapStart for JVM runtimes (reduces cold starts from 8s to under 1s), Provisioned Concurrency for latency-sensitive endpoints, ARM/Graviton2 functions (faster init with smaller bundle), and module-level lazy loading to minimise initialization code.

How do you structure a Lambda project for production?

We use Clean Architecture with dependency injection, separate Lambda handlers from business logic, manage infrastructure with AWS CDK or SAM, implement versioning and aliases for deployments, and use environment-specific configuration via SSM Parameter Store or Secrets Manager.

Can Lambda run long-running background jobs?

Lambda functions time out after 15 minutes. For longer jobs we use Step Functions for orchestration, SQS batching to chain Lambda executions, or Fargate for truly long-running tasks. Lambda is excellent for the individual processing steps in these longer workflows.

How do you monitor Lambda in production?

We configure structured JSON logging to CloudWatch Logs, X-Ray distributed tracing for cross-service visibility, Lambda Insights for memory and CPU metrics, and custom CloudWatch dashboards with alarms for error rate, throttles, and duration percentiles (P95/P99).

What languages do you use for Lambda?

Node.js (TypeScript) for most web APIs and integrations due to fast cold starts, Python for data processing and ML inference, Java with SnapStart for enterprise workloads where Java is the company standard, and .NET 8 for Azure-to-AWS migrations. We select the runtime based on team skill and performance requirements.

Related Technologies

Explore technologies we commonly pair with AWS Lambda.

Go Serverless — Ship Faster, Pay Less

Matlab Infotech designs Lambda-first serverless architectures that eliminate infrastructure overhead, scale infinitely, and charge you only for what you use.

Let's Collaborate

Tell us about your project and we'll come back with a plan, a timeline, and a quote.

Project Type

Budget

Task Message

Your Contacts