Your reliable InsurTech transformation partner, not a common mercenary
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.
Custom Software Development
From a bespoke risk assessment, tailored to your very needs underwriting and pricing solution to a claim system that exceeds your customers’ expectations – we’re here to build it all together with you.
Product Engineering Teams
Hire a dedicated team that knows the ins and outs of the insurance domain and will swiftly deliver end-to-end any of your business ideas.
Cloud Engineering
Build a robust, cloud-native insurance platform from scratch, as well as migrate your existing software solution into the cloud.
Nearshoring and Offshoring
Establish a nearshore and offshore development centre in Poland and gain access to the top IT talent pool at competitive rates.
Systems Integration
Easily integrate with any insurance platform of your choosing, whether it’s CDL, Guidewire, Root or any other to seamlessly expand your services.
Staff Augmentation
Quickly hire qualified software engineers to support the continuous delivery of your insurance-related projects.
Who we are
We are a remote-first boutique software house specialising in InsurTech. Our expert team is driven by shared values and a passion for building impactful solutions.
Taking a personalised approach to each of our clients, our cross-functional Product Engineering Teams efficiently deliver quality complex software that exceeds expectations.
From compliance to risk management, we thrive on tackling the unique challenges of the insurance world. We go beyond project execution – with our transparent, flexible, and experienced engagement approach, your business can relish far-reaching results.
When it comes to the industry’s intricacies, you can rely on us as your trusted partner, always ready to lend a hand – we have done this multiple times.
Values we stand for
Getting things done
We are laser-focused on achieving business outcomes in a predictable manner.
Built on trust
Trust is the foundation of everything we do and the backbone of the relationships we nurture.
Baking quality in
We take pride in our craftsmanship and guarantee quality results at every stage.
Winning together
Partnership and teamwork are at the heart of how we operate.
20+
great team members
94%
of senior engineers
12y
average developer’s experience
Our technology stack
AWS
AWS Lambda
AWS SNS
DynamoDB
Express
Google Cloud
Groovy
Java
Jira
JS
MongoDB
MySQL
Node js
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
React
Redux
Spring
Typescript
Vue
Our leaders
Bartosz Czerwiński
Engineering leader with comprehensive IT industry experience and a track record in SmartCity, InsurTech, FinTech, HrTech, and e-commerce, passionate about paving the path for high-performing teams following Continuous Delivery at speed. Served as a CTO of a startup and bridged technology and business at an international scale. At Shaped Thoughts, Bartosz is a lighthouse for Product Engineering Teams to ensure operational excellence for smooth, predictive, value-driven delivery and optimal utilisation of innovative technology. He is a pragmatist and ever-learning software craftsman who firmly believes technology is just a tool – what matters is the right mindset and perseverance.
Mateusz Chrząszcz
With a lengthy and international background ranging from software engineer through software architect to domain expert, Mateusz bridges the gap between businesses and their technological needs. His deep exposure to InsurTech, FinTech, Telco and the Entertainment Technology industries allows him to quickly explore clients’ domains and problem spaces to deliver tangible results that drive success for Shaped Thoughts clients. An advocate of domain-driven design and optimising feedback loops while valuing the human aspect of software engineering. He truly believes that gaining a deep understanding of clients’ needs and their businesses is the only way to make partnerships that excel.
Rafał Babiarz
An experienced software engineer specialising in building high-performing teams that develop top-notch solutions in complex domains. He has a track record in E-commerce, InsurTech, and FinTech. Expert in building long-lasting software systems that are robust, enable easy modifications and can scale seamlessly. Driven by the challenge of transforming complex domains into minimalistic and functional solutions. Strongly believes that effective organisations are built by gelled teams with a strong foundation of company values.
Why our clients want to work with us
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
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