Attribyte Labs
Software consulting & architecture

Senior backend engineering for publishers and app platforms.

Attribyte Labs, LLC helps teams design, implement, and scale secure, high-performance server-side systems, APIs, and data pipelines—with a focus on Java, SQL, and web publishing platforms.

25+ years experience Server-side architecture API design & integration Search & data migration

Services

Attribyte Labs works with product, engineering, and data teams to design and deliver robust backend systems, integrations, and developer-facing APIs.

  • API & backend architecture Design and implementation of secure, high-performance REST and GraphQL APIs, microservices, and integration layers for web and mobile applications.
  • Content & publishing platforms Architecture and development for CMS-driven sites, custom publishing systems, and discussion platforms, including search, moderation, and real-time analytics.
  • Data integration & migration Design of migration plans, ETL pipelines, and schema evolution strategies for moving data across legacy systems, databases, and APIs with minimal downtime.
  • Performance, scaling & optimization Query optimization, caching strategies, and system-level tuning for JVM-based services, relational databases, and search infrastructure under heavy traffic.
  • Security & authentication flows Implementation of secure authentication, passkeys, two-factor flows, and secure messaging for consumer and internal applications.
Projects range from short design consultations and code reviews to leading multi-month implementation efforts with distributed teams.
Java JVM / Servlets / Jetty MySQL & Postgres GraphQL REST / JSON Lucene / Elasticsearch AWS & Linux Content APIs

About

Attribyte Labs is led by Matt Hamer, a professional consultant and startup founder with a background in both large-scale software systems and mechanical engineering.

Matt has over 25 years of experience engineering secure, high-performance backend systems, databases, and APIs for publishers, startups, and enterprise clients. His work spans content management systems, search infrastructure, and integration of heterogeneous data sources.

Earlier in his career, Matt worked as a mechanical engineer and software developer for industrial applications, building simulation tools and real-time monitoring systems for power plants and engineering firms.

  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering University of Nebraska–Lincoln
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering University of Nebraska–Lincoln
  • Registered Professional Engineer State of Kansas (inactive)

Contact

For new engagements, collaborations, or advisory work, please reach out with a brief description of your project, stack, and timelines.

Start a conversation

Email: matt@attribytelabs.com

Phone: (305) 563-5421

Location: Miami Beach, Florida — working with clients across the U.S. and internationally.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matt-hamer-2783416

Typical starting points include architecture reviews, roadmap input, proof-of-concept builds, or ongoing backend ownership for small teams.