SWEHQ

SWEHQ is a Prague-based software engineering firm run by engineers who write production-quality code from day one. Founded by Jan Walter (ex-Google, HPE, Solera) and a team of 10+ developers, the company takes a stripped-down approach: they build web and mobile apps in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and SQL using frameworks like Angular, React, Vue.js, and Flutter. They explicitly reject vendor lock-in, limit technology choices to the minimum, and treat code readability as non-negotiable—every change is reviewed by at least two developers.

The team includes a digital product designer (Kamila Varadzinová, 10+ years at Deloitte Digital and ČRo) and engineers with backgrounds at Aukro, Alza, HPE, and Google. Rather than positioning themselves as a headcount broker, SWEHQ emphasizes that they "will never sell unknown people and work we would not sign in our blood."

Services and capabilities

SWEHQ builds three things: fast prototypes that nail the core problem, complex long-term solutions where code quality and innovation matter, and internal tools for enterprise clients. For prototypes, they prioritize speed. For sustained products, they prioritize code that new developers can understand without extensive training and automatic test coverage to guarantee quality.

Technically, they work across web, mobile, and progressive web apps (PWAs—native app experience in the browser). They've led Angular + NativeScript multiplatform builds, architected complex financial advisory platforms with third-party integrations, and redesigned UIs for systems used by hundreds of public institutions. Their tech preferences run deep: JavaScript and TypeScript sit at the center, with Python and SQL for backend work. They've shipped with Angular, React, Vue.js, Django, and Flutter. They maintain an open-source project, Swagger Angular Generator, that auto-generates a type-safe TypeScript API layer for Angular clients.

On the methodology side, they practice what they preach: decisions must have technical basis and involve the client, they keep managerial overhead minimal (engineers, not middle managers, drive direction), and the user is always at the center. They think ahead so the code "will continue to run for years."

Notable work

SWEHQ built the new iteration of Aukro.cz, the largest auction portal in the Czech Republic. They redesigned and rebuilt the UI for a complex document management system (DMS) used by the Czech State Social Security Administration, the country's largest health insurance company, hospitals, and municipalities. They shipped Kappka, a large-scale financial advisory web app with many modules and third-party integrations. They built AudaNext, a fully integrated platform for automotive insurance claims management. They contributed HPE Propel, a meta-eshop integrating service delivery for large enterprises. They created iCentral, a project management tool deployed inside Google.

Beyond client work, they've shipped Numerus 2, a logic game for web and mobile, and are building a collaboration tool they've refined over years to handle team communication. They also developed Click4Czech, a language exercise platform for Czech learners.

How they work

SWEHQ operates as a core team of named engineers plus verified external collaborators they know personally. The firm is structured around technical leadership—Jan Walter and Pavel Zemek are listed as key people, alongside specialists in DevOps (Jaroslav Soldát), UX design (Kamila Varadzinová), and multiple full-stack developers. They commit to passing code to successor vendors with no lock-in, which means handoff and documentation are built into their process from the start. The source does not specify fixed pricing, hourly rates, or formal engagement models (retainer, T&M, fixed-price), only that they work with clients to make "realistic" technical decisions.

Team and credentials

The team spans 10+ engineers plus a designer. Founders and leads include Jan Walter (ex-Google, HPE, Solera, Mediaresearch, Gemius), Pavel Zemek (ex-Aukro, Alza, Mall), and Michal Kraus (ex-DataSys, ICZ). Kamila Varadzinová brings 10+ years of UI/UX from Ataccama, Deloitte Digital, ČRo, LMC, and Symbio. Several team members studied at CTU (Czech Technical University); others came from PhotoRobot, Betsys, Creative Dock, and HPE. The company lists no formal certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.) in the source. They claim no Clutch, G2, or third-party review badges.