CUSTOM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Go from idea to impact with a team that builds scalable, user-friendly software that brings real value to your business.

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Our services

Many of our clients want us to handle the whole project, while others only need certain aspects. Here’s the full run-down of our services:

This is what we absolutely love to do. It’s what DECODE was founded on, and we still live and breathe it today. Messaging apps, social platforms, mobile banking – we have the experience to take on any challenge.

If you’re an established company, you need software that’s testable, scalable, and reliable — backed by solid documentation and thorough test coverage.
No regressions, no wasted back-and-forth, and everything delivered on time.

TECHSTACK

Mobile

iOS native: Swift, Objective C

Android native: Kotlin, Java

Cross-platform: React Native, Flutter

Web

Backend: Node.js, Java Spring & Quarkus, Python, Ruby on Rails

Web Frontend: React, Angular, Vue

EXPERTISE

Solutions

Business and technical consulting

Web app development

Mobile app development

Quality assurance

Legacy software modernization

Custom software development with AI

Support & maintenance

Key roles

Technical leads

Software engineers

Quality Assurance experts

Solution architects

Scrum master

Product designers

Product managers

Project managers

Quality assurance

Many brag about senior developers but forget to mention quality assurance. That’s where they try to save money. We don’t.

What truly sets us apart are our QA engineers and processes. Enterprise-grade software requires quality assurance at the highest level.

Here’s why our QA works so well

  • Code reviews
  • Code guidelines
  • Test automation
  • UI tests
  • Code quality tools
  • Unit tests

Our commitment to quality assurance led us to create our own crash and bug reporting tool, Shakebugs, which you’re already familiar with.

We offer an entire suite of end-to-end design services. Our approach involves utilizing in-depth research, data, and valuable insights to develop and implement user-centered experiences that are simple and effortless to navigate.

  • UX/UI design
  • Design systems
  • Prototyping
  • User testing

If you already have a visual identity, we can make sure everything we produce follows your brand guidelines.

We’ve been on the front line for many newborn startups, armed only with an idea and endless enthusiasm. We’ve seen some brilliant decisions – and some not-so-great choices – and all that experience has taught us that strategy and research is vital.

Through workshops and modern research methods we’ll test your idea, make sure it fits the market and show you how to turn it into reality. We’ll lay the foundation before writing a single line of code.

Through our 3-stage process we’ll make sure all bases are covered.

Product discovery stages
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ISO

We’re ISO 27001 certified.

4.5

years of client collaboration, on average

EU

EU-based software development company

Engineering with REAL impact

Suplentia

Helped health professionals deliver supplement plans with a digital platform

We built a platform that helps health professionals assess clients through structured questionnaires, review results, and create personalized supplement plans. It connects to the client’s product catalog, supports ordering, and includes tools like scheduling, client dossiers, and AI-assisted notes.

Industry

HealthTech

Location

Netherlands

Company type

SME

mobile app for crew members

Built a mobile app for 70,000 Royal Caribbean crew across 40 ships

We built a mobile app that brings crew communication, scheduling, and daily tasks into one place. Using React Native and Java Spring Boot, we designed the app to work reliably even offline, giving crew access to essential tools no matter where the ship is sailing.

Industry

Hospitality

Location

US

Company type

Enterprise

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Scaled a senior mobile development team for an ex-Microsoft company

We scaled a global tech leader’s mobile engineering from a small iOS team to 20+ engineers across four platforms, becoming fully integrated after strict due diligence and delivering reliable end-to-end support.

Industry

Telecom

Location

UK

Company type

Enterprise

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Modernized processes and saved $100M+ for a class I railroad

We built a capacity-planning platform that processes 400,000+ daily transactions, gives real-time visibility, and cuts manual work and operational costs for a major US rail operator.

Industry

Railroad

Location

US

Company type

Enterprise

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Built an all-in-one business platform for a $50M-funded AI startup

We partnered with an Australian AI startup to build a unified business platform, where we expanded their engineering capacity and delivered key AI features using Ruby on Rails, React, and major AI integrations.

Industry

AI Software

Location

Australia

Company type

Post-IPO

Real estate platform

Defined the client’s real estate platform from scratch

We helped a real estate company managing 100+ properties define and validate their digital platform. Through user research and technical planning, we delivered a complete product blueprint ready for development.

Industry

Real Estate

Location

Qatar

Company type

SME


Tom Allen, a product manager at the Sydney-based Decidr, shares his experience working with DECODE and how we doubled his team in 24 hours.

Tom Allen
Product manager at Decidr

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Whether you need a product made from scratch or expert engineers to improve your team, we’ll deliver to the highest standard. Here are the principles that consistently get us there:

Product-minded engineering

Our engineers think beyond code. They look at the product, the user, and the problem you’re solving, then make technical decisions that support real outcomes. This approach leads to smarter solutions and software that moves your business forward.

1 team — 1 project

Whether it’s one expert or a dedicated team, you’ll have their full focus from start to finish. By avoiding context switching, engineers build a deeper sense of ownership, something you’ll notice within the first weeks of working with us.

Extreme transparency

You see everything we see in real time, from progress to challenges and solutions. Through daily standups, weekly check-ins, Slack, and bi-weekly demos, you stay close to the work and always know where things stand. You’ll also have full access to the entire team, not just the project manager.

Technical project managers

Our PMs have real technical experience, so they understand how the product is built, not just how to track it. They estimate accurately, offer solutions, and connect your business goals with the technical details that support them. This leads to smoother collaboration, faster decision-making, and better outcomes.

Elite software engineers

We hire only the top 1.5% of applicants through rigorous technical and cultural evaluation. 42% hold an M.S. in Computer Science, and many have worked on complex projects for companies like Microsoft and AT&T, making them some of the strongest engineers in the industry.

Rigorous QA methods

Quality assurance is built into everything we do. Each team includes a dedicated QA Engineer, supported by automated testing, careful CI/CD pipelines, and usability testing. The result is reliable software that protects and strengthens your reputation.

Operational stability

Continuity is built into how we work. Whether someone gets sick, moves teams, or leaves, we have clear processes that allow new engineers to onboard fast and maintain momentum without impacting your goals.

Collaboration models

Team-based

Access to a pool of seasoned experts
ready to 
join your team.


Team extension

Dedicated team

Project-based

We’ll turn your idea into a complete software product regardless of scale.


End-to-end projects

Proof of concept

Pilot projects

Let’s create your custom software product

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Still unsure about something?

Don’t worry, whatever it is, we’ve got you covered in our FAQ.

DECODE has been delivering enterprise-grade software since 2012. A few examples include:

Our track record proves we can handle scale, complexity, and long-term partnerships.

Our engineers have deep experience tackling some of the most complex challenges across niche industries. Examples include:

  • Disconnected global communication: Building a chat app for crew members traveling across the globe without reliable internet.
  • Financial systems: Developing complex payment systems for large banks.
  • Industrial / logistics: Implementing unique business logic for a $12B company.
  • IoT & connected devices: Designing scalable solutions that connect physical devices with digital platforms.

This expertise means we can quickly step into niche industries and add value from day one, combining technical skill with strategic insight to solve even the toughest problems.

We work across the full spectrum of software development, from native mobile apps and cross-platform solutions to web applications, backend systems, and complex integrations.

We’re at our best on projects where our senior expertise can make a strategic difference.

  • Enterprise collaboration: We often integrate with large in-house engineering teams to accelerate delivery and bring niche expertise. For example, we partnered with a US $12B company, joining a 200-engineer team with a small team of 10 high-quality experts, solving complex engineering challenges at scale.
  • Greenfield projects: We also work with experienced founders to build products from discovery to launch. In these cases, we guide product strategy, design, and architecture while delivering high-quality, scalable code.

In short: Whether we’re strengthening an enterprise engineering team or building a product from scratch, we focus on projects where our expertise makes the biggest difference.

We look at your needs and see how they match our services. We’ll discuss:

  • Project status – Where you are right now, whether it’s just an idea, a prototype, or an existing product.
  • Technologies – The tech stack you’re considering or already using.
  • Timeline – When you want to start and how quickly you need to start the project.
  • Budget – How much you’re planning to invest in development.
  • Technical feasibility – Whether the product can be built with the chosen technologies and within the timeline and budget.

Our best fit is usually when a client needs a full-time dedicated team for 6+ months.

And if we’re not the right fit, we’ll tell you openly.

Yes. All code and documentation belong to you from day one. No hidden clauses. No fine print.

How DECODE builds software

Want to know more about our internal development process? Here’s an 18-minute read written by our engineering managers, detailing every aspect of creating high-level software. From planning all the way to maintenance.

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