Engineering done right
We’ve crafted a robust engineering process based on more than a decade of experience working with growing businesses and billion-dollar enterprises.
ISO
We’re ISO 27001 certified
4.5
years of client collaboration,
on average
EU
EU-based software development company
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES
Whether you need a product made from scratch or expert engineers to boost 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 few 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.
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.
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.
Rigorous QA methods
Quality assurance is built into everything we do. Each team includes a dedicated QA Engineer, supported by automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and usability testing. The result is reliable software that protects and strengthens your reputation.
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.
What that means for you
- A team fully focused on your project
- Predictable, high-quality delivery
- Elite engineers you can rely on
- Product-driven technical decisions
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.
But don’t take our word for it…
Handpicked engineers, 100% dedicated to your product. No hiring delays. No overhead. Just results. — Let’s talk →
Tools of the Trade
We’re engineers so it’s not surprising we know how to get the most out of digital tools. Here’s a snapshot of what we use:
Backend
Node.js
Java
Python
Ruby on Rails
NestJS
Go
PHP
Frontend
React
Angular
Vue.js
Mobile
Swift
Objective C
Kotlin
Java
React Native
Flutter
Kotlin Multiplatform
DevOps
Bitbucket Pipelines
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI/CD
Jenkins
Fabric/Firebase
Azure
AWS
Testing
Selenium
Playwright
Appium
Maestro
BrowserStack
Sauce Labs
TestRail
API Tools
Postman
Charles
Locust
Desktop
Electron
Who we work best with
We’ve worked with many different businesses over the years, but we’ve found we bring the most value to the following clients:
Established businesses looking to modernize
We help companies bring their business to the next level by digitalizing processes, fixing outdated systems, and expanding products with new features while keeping operations running smoothly.
Tech teams looking for expert engineers
We support tech teams that need senior engineers who can contribute immediately, take on complex work, and keep the roadmap moving.
How WE build quality software
Behind our development process
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.
Our sister company Shake is a great example of how our process comes together. It’s a bug and crash reporting tool that we’ve built from the ground up, used by hundreds of tech companies to debug their software.
Our collaboration models
Team-based
Access to a pool of seasoned experts.
Project-based
Building products regardless of scale.
End-to-end projects
Proof of concept
Pilot projects
Before we get started…
You need to make sure we’re the right people for the job, and we want to be certain we can give you everything you need. We only take on projects we have the capacity to deliver to exceptional standards – and we never abandon you part-way through – so there are a few things to discuss before anything formal is agreed.
- Over a relaxed call or two, we like to hear as much as possible about the project (fully NDA’d of course).
- This information means we can estimate roughly how long the project would take, the shape of the team you’d need, and how much it is likely to cost.
- If everything sounds good to you, and we have the availability to do a great job, we’re ready to get going…
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.