About
20 years of building software for industries where getting it wrong isn't an option.
Not a generic software house. We chose two industries, went deep, and stayed there. 20 years later, that focus is what our clients come for.
- years in business
- 20
- projects delivered
- 500+
- engineers accepted
- 1.6%
- offices worldwide
- 3
Our Journey
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2006
Founded in Suwałki, Poland
Started as a small web shop. First clients from the UK.
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2012
First FinTech partnership!
Began working with regulated financial clients. Compliance became core to how we build.
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2017
LUSID and Smart Pension
FinTech portfolio is growing. Two flagship partnerships that defined our dedicated engineers' model.
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2021
Forbes Diamond - first time
Recognised among Poland's fastest-growing companies.
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2024
New strategy
New CEO, new goals. We expand into the UK and US markets even further.
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2025
Team expansion
Code & Pepper team continues to grow & raise. First hires overseas. More engineers, more horsepower!
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2026
Expansion into the public sector
We grow in the public sector, establishing partnerships with the Polish Ministry of Finance and the University of Warsaw.
Our Team
These are the people you'll talk to. The team behind them — 70+ engineers, designers and delivery specialists — is what you're actually hiring.
Karol Gajos
CEO
Karol Gajos leads the strategic growth of Code & Pepper, combining technical expertise with a focus on innovation.
He champions transparency, collaboration, and long-term client partnerships.
Michał Filip
Chief Operating Officer
Michał is a senior IT leader with over 25 years of experience, focused on turning technology into measurable business value.
He takes a people-first approach, believing that lasting success comes from empowering both clients and teams.
Ewa Dusza
Service Delivery
Ewa Dusza is the driving force behind our project management team, bringing clarity, foresight, and a structured approach to every challenge.
She excels at connecting stakeholders and ensuring seamless collaboration throughout project delivery.
Agnieszka Kopiczko
Sales Director
Agnieszka Kopiczko has over seven years of experience at Code & Pepper, with deep expertise in service delivery and the tech industry.
She ensures seamless collaboration between clients and delivery teams through precision, clear communication, and a practical approach.
Kacper Bałdyga
Marketing & PR Lead
Kacper leads Marketing and PR at Code & Pepper, turning technical expertise into clear customer value.
He bridges the gap between engineering and business, helping clients understand the impact of innovative solutions.
What we believe shapes how we work.
Three things that have stayed constant since 2006 — and that you'll feel on day one.
Depth over breadth
We chose two industries and stayed there for 18 years. We said no to generalism so we could go deep where it actually matters.
We're not trying to be everything to everyone. We're trying to be the best in two industries.
Talent is the product
We accept 1.6% of applicants. The engineer you get is one we'd hire for ourselves — someone we trust to own their work, not execute tasks.
The quality of the person is the quality of the software. There's no shortcut.
Long-term over transactional
Our average engagement is 5+ years. We optimise for the relationship — for trust built over time, not a project closed on a spreadsheet.
We want to still be working together in three years. That shapes every decision we make.
How we work day to day
A team of specialists, not a pool of resources.
70+ engineers, designers and delivery specialists. Senior only. Domain-focused. Working with a handful of long-term partners at a time — not spinning up new squads every month.
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Async-first, not async-only
We document decisions, write specs before coding and leave space for deep work. Meetings have agendas.
Engineers who keep learning
Conference budgets, internal knowledge sharing, time to explore new approaches — not just execute tickets.
Compliance is a first-class concern
Security reviews, data protection and audit requirements are part of the definition of done.
Direct communication
We say what we think — to clients and to each other. No layers of account management between engineer and problem.
Respect for time
4-week onboarding, structured reviews, clear scope. We make it easy to work with us — not the other way around.
Remote by default, offices by choice
Suwałki, Calmsden, Los Angeles. We meet in person when it adds value — not because someone scheduled a quarterly trip.
Awards & Recognitions
Every journey starts with your challenge. It becomes our mission and sometimes appreciation.
It's a privilege to change the world, one application at a time.
TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco
Clutch Top Financial Services Software Developers 2020
Awwwards Honorable Mention
Forbes Diamonds 2021
DLD Tel Aviv Innovation Festival
Cloud Expo Europe
Forbes Diamonds 2022
GITEX Global
FinTech Junction
For clients
Have a project in mind?
Tell us about your challenge — we'll match you with the right team and get back within 24 hours.
For engineers
Want to join?
We hire senior specialists only. If you're exceptional in your stack, we'd love to talk.