Extreme transparency
With us, you’re never left wondering what’s going on. You have full visibility into the work, direct access to the whole team, and clear communication from day one.
What this means for you
Daily communication with the whole team
You don’t communicate through a single point of contact. You have direct access to every engineer, designer, and manager working on your project, every day. If you have a question, you can ask the person doing the work directly. No filters, no delays, no information lost in translation.
Clear priorities, progress, and ownership
Every team member knows what they’re responsible for and what’s expected of them. You always know who owns what, and every hour logged is available for you to review. If you ever have questions about how the budget is being spent, we’re always ready to walk you through it.
Full visibility into the work
You can see exactly what we’re working on, what’s done, and what’s coming next. Every task, every sprint, every decision is documented and accessible. No more waiting for updates for days. Our work is always visible, and you’re always welcome to dig in.
Open conversations about risks and tradeoffs
When we spot a potential risk or face a tricky decision, we bring it to you straight away. We lay out the options, share our recommendation, and make the decision together. You’re always part of the conversation.
How we make it happen
Daily standups
Each morning, we have a 10-15 minute sync with the entire team on progress, blockers, and tasks so you know where things stand.
Bi-weekly demos
Every 2 weeks, you see your product take shape with your own eyes.
Weekly steering meetings
Once a week, we sit down with you to review business goals, align on strategy, and make sure we’re moving in the right direction.
Sprint planning sessions
At the start of every sprint, we align with you on what we’re building and why.
Asynchronous communication
We use Slack for non-urgent updates, quick questions, and new ideas so you’re always in the loop without having to jump on a call.
Ad-hoc meetings
When something urgent comes up, we reach out straight away and sort it out together.
The tools that make this possible
Slack for communication
Our favourite option for quick messaging, with channels and private groups to avoid information overload. We can use Microsoft Teams too if that’s better for you.
Jira and the Atlassian suite for collaboration
Jira is really robust for project management, and after using it for a long time, we know it inside out. We use Confluence for document management, alongside G-Suite apps, though happy to use alternatives like Asana, Trello or Microsoft Teams if they’re your choice.
Google Meet for calls
That’s how we like to chat, but happy to Zoom or jump on a Teams call too. What’s most important to us here is regular catch-ups – the more we talk the better we work together.
Bitbucket for code
The code is always stored in a Git repository, ideally hosted by Bitbucket, but just let us know if you’d prefer Github, your own Gitlab, or through Microsoft Teams. And of course, you can have access to the repository to track progress in real-time.
Results of our approach
$100M+
saved for a Class I railroad by modernizing operations.
9 Yr.
provided a team of 21 senior engineers delivering carrier-grade telecom apps.
26 M
Shake SDK installs on unique
mobile devices.
70 K
Royal Caribbean crew members enabled by a custom communication app.
Zero
Web app crashes despite
10k daily users for a telco giant.
5 Mos.
to build a cross-platform fintech MVP combining payments and rewards.
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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:
- Security enhancement for a US telco leader: Conducted penetration testing on mobile hardware and OS to ensure enterprise-grade security.
- Carrier-grade unified communications app: Partnered for 8 years, growing our team from 5 to 17 engineers while scaling the platform.
- Mobile version of a market-leading web SDK: Delivered with a team of 10 engineering experts for a long-term client.
- Banking apps for an Italian banking group: iOS and Android apps for a client with a market value of over €30 billion.
- Railroad reservation system: Delivered complex railroad asset allocation software within 4 months and built a team of 20 engineering experts in 6 weeks.
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.
We start by analyzing your current workflows and identifying what slows your team down down. Then we design and build a custom software solution that simplifies those workflows.
For example, we can automate reporting and approval processes, replace spreadsheets with tailored platforms, or connect separate systems into a single, more efficient setup.
The result is software that fits with your existing tools, reduces manual work, and helps you make faster, data-driven decisions.
This could be the start of a great partnership
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