Your product’s growing. Your users want more. But your local team is maxed out, and hiring takes months you don’t have.
That’s exactly what Finbourne faced with their LUSID platform. They had a cutting-edge back end and could not deliver it cleanly to users.
Instead of stretching their UK team thinner, they partnered with nearshore developers in Poland – Code & Pepper. The result? A faster, smoother product rollout, powered by smart IT staff augmentation.
Here’s how outsourcing engineers—the right way—helped a top FinTech scale without chaos.
LUSID: A High-Stakes Product in Need of Front-End Firepower
LUSID is a powerful asset management API that lets financial institutions turn scattered data into smart strategy. Built by a technically strong team in the UK, the backend was never the issue.
But the front-end experience? It wasn’t working. Clunky interface. Limited usability. No in-house design muscle.
What they needed wasn’t just developers—it was Angular engineers with product design skills who could build user-facing systems with clarity, speed, and precision. More precise information on the project can be found in our LUSID Case Study.
Why Nearshore Outsourcing Beat Local Hiring
LUSID didn’t want random freelancers. They needed a partner who could:
- Understand the asset management space
- Work independently with clear ownership
- Integrate seamlessly with the core UK team
That’s where Code & Pepper came in—with a ready-to-go, pre-vetted team of outsourced engineers specializing in Angular software development services, UX, and product design.
Here’s why nearshore outsourcing was the smarter choice:
- Shared time zones (Poland & UK)
- No cultural barriers
- Faster hiring, no HR bottlenecks
- Proven communication with distributed teams
Scaling Without Growing Overhead
The project started with one product designer and two Angular developers. But like many fast-scaling FinTechs, needs evolved quickly.
With IT staff augmentation, the team could scale up without red tape. More features? Add developers. Design changes? Bring in UX. The Code & Pepper team expanded as the product did—on demand, without long-term contracts.
This agility meant the internal UK team could stay lean and focused, while outsourced IT support took care of delivery.
Real Collaboration, Not Just Contractors
This wasn’t about shipping tickets offshore.
Code & Pepper integrated into Finbourne’s workflow using Scrum, which made progress trackable, communication structured, and pivots smooth.
- Daily standups kept momentum high
- A dedicated product owner ensured alignment
- Scrum ceremonies brought clarity to every phase
Despite being based in different countries, the teams worked like one unit. That’s the difference between good outsourcing—and good outsourcing partners.
The Real Value of IT Outsourcing Services
IT outsourcing services often get reduced to “cheap developers.” That’s not what this was. This was about:
- Filling skill gaps fast
- Building a product-ready front end
- Scaling a FinTech platform without adding management complexity
By choosing outsourced IT services, Finbourne avoided:
- Delays from slow hiring
- Design debt from internal skill shortages
- Risk of overloading their core team
Instead, they shipped a fully revamped, customer-friendly version of LUSID—on time and with confidence.
Tech Stack & Roles Supplied by Code & Pepper
✅ Angular (front-end development)
✅ TypeScript
✅ UI/UX Design
✅ Product Design
✅ Scrum Project Management
✅ Product Owner
✅ Flexible Dev Team Expansion
What the Client Said
“We have used a variety of skill sets provided by Code & Pepper including UX design, development. We have also found using their Scrum process to be very beneficial to measuring the progress of the project. We are happy to recommend Code & Pepper as a partner.”
— Thomas McHugh, Founder, Finbourne
Lessons for FinTech Startups and CTOs
If you’re building—or rebuilding—a SaaS platform, especially in FinTech, here’s what this case shows:
- Speed beats perfection. Delays cost more than outsourcing.
- Don’t wait to hire what you can outsource.
- Look nearshore, not offshore. Time zones matter. So does cultural fit.
- Own the vision. Augment the execution.
Whether you need Angular engineers, product design, or just a team who knows how to move fast in finance—IT staff augmentation can be the lever that lets you scale without the stress.
Thinking of Nearshoring Your Next Sprint?
Code & Pepper has helped dozens of FinTechs and HealthTechs scale quickly with top 1.6% engineering talent. Whether it’s outsourced engineers, IT outsourcing services, or full support from idea to delivery, we’ve done it.
Talk to us if you need:
- Angular or TypeScript experts
- Product-focused developers
- Nearshore outsourcing with zero chaos
Let’s build smarter, faster, together. Contact us.
