recursive software

Swap Slideware for Software

Digital Transformations,

No

Waffle.

Less Powerpoint, More to the Point.

Digital transformation is complex, and many projects struggle when boardroom strategy loses touch with technical reality. We bridge that gap. By replacing abstract "slideware" with architecture-led stewardship, we focus on what truly matters: functional software.

Our evidence-based approach consistently delivers complex transformations 30% to 50% faster than traditional consultancy models, turning ambitious visions into operational reality.

Outcome Based Fees

The majority of our fees are due when code hits production.

Hands On

We'll design an API in the morning, and take the C-Suite to lunch in the afternoon

User-Centric Architecture

We build systems so good that change happens naturally

We operate as 'Player-Coaches.' By combining TOGAF Enterprise Architecture with hands-on Solution Design, we ensure that every line of code serves a business objective. We don't just report on progress; we actively remove the technical roadblocks that cause delays.
We bridge the gap between business goals and vendor execution. By translating objectives into precise technical requirements, we eliminate ambiguity, enforce accountability, and ensure suppliers deliver against your roadmap, not theirs.
We replace traditional "Change Management" with a focus on system usability and cognitive load. By involving users early and building intuitive, high-integrity systems, we eliminate the need for forced adoption. We ensure your team actually wants to use the tools we build.

Using the power of creativity to build better futures

We speak both human and machine.

Human First, Human Last.
Technology should serve people. We focus on the end-user to eliminate workarounds and frustration. By building solutions people actually want to use, we ensure adoption is earned, not forced.
Evidence-Led Delivery
We apply science, not guesswork. Our methods are rooted in proven research—from DORA’s metrics to the National Audit Office’s findings. We use data to ensure your project is a success, not a statistic.
Conceptual Integrity
Systems fail when vision is fragmented. When one architect owns the mental model, every decision aligns. This integrity transforms fragile projects into resilient, scalable platforms that last.
Technical Leadership
We bridge the gap between design and production. By uniting architectural precision with delivery discipline, we cut rework and keep teams aligned to the initial promise, every time.
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testimonials

What our clients say

"Extremely Capable"

“Recursives role was to manage the entire deliverable solution spanning three different significant business systems. This was a complex project requiring a deep and wide set of skill sets to execute successfully..”

Colin Macmillan MD, Arcus
"consistently impressed"

"Recursives ability to understand requirements and translate them into actionable solutions is second to none, making them an invaluable asset to any team.”

Ross Bentley CEO, Rights Tracker
"quite rare."

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Recursive on a particularly complex piece of work, and their contribution was genuinely exceptional.”

Zoe Parmenter Director, Digi Ops
highest recommendation

"Recursive's ability to merge big-picture strategic thinking with granular technical acumen enables them to anticipate obstacles early and implement sustainable, root-cause solutions.”

Mike Scullion Principal Developer
"exceptional ability"

"Recursive possess the technical acumen to dive deep into project specifics as and when needed. This dual capability has proven invaluable in identifying potential issues early and driving solutions that address root causes rather than symptoms."

Paul Evans CEO, Box UK

How we work

Close the Translation Gap

Traditional delivery separates the ‘Thinkers’ from the ‘Leaders,’ creating a costly disconnect. We provide Technical Stewardship: a single point of accountability that ensures the C-suite vision survives all the way to the technical spec. We replace friction with flow.

Seek Conceptual Integrity

A system only holds together when it is shaped by a coherent mental model. We simplify the complex, ruthlessly killing ambiguity until the entire solution is clear enough to draw on a single whiteboard. Clarity isn't just a goal—it is our primary delivery tool.

Practice Small Circles

We replace "Governance Theatre" with a Microscope approach. By isolating specific domains and deploying small, elite teams, we ship production-ready releases sometimes as quickly as 8 - 12 weeks. We believe that momentum is the best form of risk management.

Build, Learn, Repeat

We are Recursive by nature. Whether the portfolio is £2m or £30m, the path to enlightenment is the same: focus on a domain, design with precision, deliver with quality, and empower the team. Then, we move to the next brick, building a resilient whole.

Meet the leadership team

Cross functional, experienced and full of can-do attitude.

Nick Lewis

Program Delivery
Implementation Architect

I bridge the gap that most people never cross: I can sit down with the CFO and map out exactly how the new system will change their numbers, then go straight to the whiteboard and sketch the exact database schema, API, and process flows that make it real. Fourteen years in, I’ve designed and delivered ERP/CRM platforms from the ground up, built bespoke applications, and integrated multiple high performance solutions to meet specific business objectives in industries such as travel tech, social housing, film-rights licensing and manufacturing. I stay close enough to the code to keep the architecture honest and the estimates realistic.

What that means in practice is one person who owns the vision from first workshop to go-live, who can spot a bad design decision before it’s baked in, and who refuses to let “that’s how we’ve always done it” kill another project. No layers of translation, no Chinese-whispers handovers, just clear direction and working software that actually lasts.

Clients bring me in when they’re tired of surprises, budget blowouts, and solutions that look great in the demo but crumble six months later. I fix that.

Grant Bajere

Chief Technology Officer
54-year Master Technician

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Nick Lewis

Program Delivery
Implementation Architect

I bridge the gap that most people never cross: I can sit down with the CFO and map out exactly how the new system will change their numbers, then go straight to the whiteboard and sketch the exact database schema, API, and process flows that make it real. Fourteen years in, I’ve designed and delivered ERP/CRM platforms from the ground up, built bespoke applications, and integrated multiple high performance solutions to meet specific business objectives in industries such as travel tech, social housing, film-rights licensing and manufacturing. I stay close enough to the code to keep the architecture honest and the estimates realistic.

What that means in practice is one person who owns the vision from first workshop to go-live, who can spot a bad design decision before it’s baked in, and who refuses to let “that’s how we’ve always done it” kill another project. No layers of translation, no Chinese-whispers handovers, just clear direction and working software that actually lasts.

Clients bring me in when they’re tired of surprises, budget blowouts, and solutions that look great in the demo but crumble six months later. I fix that.

Grant Bajere

Chief Technology Officer
54-year Master Technician

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