We are InsurTech and FinTech technology experts

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What we do

We build products. Our expertise is in building cloud-native, reactive applications that scale seamlessly. To make them, we use top technology trends, such as serverless computing, scalable databases, Big Data tools, microservices, evolutionary architecture, CI/CD, and Domain-Driven Design.

We set up expert teams that deliver your software product end-to-end, focusing on business value. Continuous Delivery, backed up by lean and lightweight methodologies to ship quality software products iteratively and incrementally, allows us to make our commitments a reality.

Financial & InsurTech Software Solutions

We engineer custom, scalable digital solutions for banks, FinTechs, and insurance institutions. From modernising policy administration platforms to building API-first customer portals and digital claims workflows, we ensure full compliance and high security.

Policy & Claims Systems
API-First Portals
Compliance & Risk Architecture

Cloud Solutions & System Integrations

We help financial enterprises modernise legacy monoliths and seamlessly connect complex software ecosystems. Using event-driven architecture, microservices, and serverless technology, we enable real-time data streaming and secure API integrations without core downtime.

Legacy Core Modernization
Event-Driven Architecture
Real-Time Data Streaming & APIs

Product Engineering Teams

Dedicated, cross-functional engineering teams using Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD), and Test-Driven Development (TDD). We deliver end-to-end software development with rigorous automated testing, AI-assisted QA, and continuous integration.

Full-Lifecycle Development
Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Automated QA & Testing

IT Outsourcing & Strategic Technology Partnership

Scale your engineering organization with senior European tech talent. We provide nearshore software delivery teams that integrate directly into your workflows, eliminating the communication, cultural, and quality risks of traditional offshoring.

Nearshore Delivery Teams
Senior Engineering Talent
Co-Development & Advisory

Who we are

We are a remote-first boutique technology company specializing in InsurTech and FinTech solutions. Our expert team combines deep financial services domain knowledge with proven engineering excellence to deliver transformative business outcomes.

Our cross-functional Product Engineering Teams take a personalized approach to each engagement, efficiently delivering complex financial technology solutions that exceed expectations and drive measurable value.

From insurance innovation to payment platforms and financial compliance, we excel at navigating the sophisticated requirements of financial services. Our transparent, flexible, and experienced approach enables organizations to achieve breakthrough results in their financial technology initiatives.

With proven expertise across insurance, payments, and emerging financial wellness solutions, you can rely on us as your trusted technology partner for sustainable growth.

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Values we stand for

Built on trust

Trust is the foundation of everything we do and the backbone of the relationships we nurture.

Winning together

Partnership and teamwork are at the heart of how we operate.

Baking quality in

We take pride in our craftsmanship and guarantee quality results at every stage.

Getting things done

We are laser-focused on achieving business outcomes in a predictable manner.

20+

great team members

96%

of senior engineers

10+

completed projects

13 y

average developer’s experience

34 mo

of average partnership time

FAQ

What technology services does Shaped Thoughts provide?

We work with InsurTech and FinTech companies to build, update, and grow their software. Our services cover financial technology, product engineering teams, cloud solutions and integrations, and ongoing technology partnerships.

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Can you build a digital product from scratch?

Yes, we can handle a product from initial ideas and planning through development, testing, and launch. Our product engineering teams can manage the entire process or work alongside your current teams.

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See how we build a new insurance product →

Can you modernise a legacy financial system without replacing everything at once?

Yes, we help organisations update old systems and add new features without replacing everything right away. This might involve moving to the cloud, developing APIs, integrating systems, updating applications, or building cloud-based solutions.

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See how we modernised a claims system →

Can you integrate our existing financial systems?

Yes, we create secure connections between financial platforms, payment and insurance systems, APIs, data platforms, and other services you use. How we do this depends on your current setup and business needs.

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Need to discuss a specific integration? Talk to our team →

Can you provide a dedicated software engineering team?

Yes, our experienced product engineering team can work with your organisation. We can manage a product from start to finish or provide additional engineering support to your current team, depending on your needs.

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Do you work with financial services companies?

Yes, we focus on technology for financial services and have experience in insurance, InsurTech, payments, and financial technology. We use our industry knowledge and software skills to build and update complex financial systems.

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What is the difference between a dedicated development team and a technology partnership?

A dedicated development team primarily adds engineering capacity to your organisation. A strategic technology partnership goes further: the partner contributes domain expertise, technical leadership, delivery practices, and product engineering capabilities while taking greater responsibility for outcomes. At Shaped Thoughts, we combine dedicated teams with a longer-term partnership model when that is the better fit.

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Can Shaped Thoughts become our long-term technology partner?

Yes. We work with companies that need more than short-term development capacity. Our partnership model combines technical expertise, financial services domain knowledge, product engineering, and knowledge transfer to help clients build and evolve their technology over time.

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Our technology stack

AWS

AWS Lambda

AWS SNS

DynamoDB

Express

Google Cloud

Groovy

Java

Jira

MongoDB

MySQL

Node js

PostgreSQL

RabbitMQ

React

Redux

Spring

Typescript

Vue

Our leaders

Bartosz Czerwiński

Co-founder

Mateusz Chrząszcz

Co-founder

Rafał Babiarz

Co-founder

They have very senior software engineers and are working at a very impressive pace. Everything was being delivered in a predictable manner and the fact that even people who are not in strictly engineering roles have software engineering backgrounds only helped.

Antony Green

CPTO, Policy Expert

Honestly, there is so much about Shaped Thoughts, their skills and how they operate that is impressive.
(…) They did exactly what they said by the date they committed to do it.

Rick Wilton

Head of Product – Payments and Finance, Policy Expert

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