DevOps Transformation for Major U.S Bank

How we helped a leading financial institution streamline their software delivery pipeline and accelerate innovation while maintaining robust security and compliance

Industry

Financial Services / Banking

Challenge

Slow, manual deployment processes hampering innovation in a highly regulated environment

Solution

End-to-end DevOps transformation with automated CI/CD pipelines and compliance guardrails

The Challenge

Our client, one of United State's leading financial institutions, was facing increasing competitive pressure from digital-first fintech companies. Their traditional software development and deployment processes were slowing down innovation and time-to-market for new features. The bank's legacy approach was characterized by:

  • Manual deployment processes that took 3-5 days to complete
  • Siloed development and operations teams with limited collaboration
  • Inconsistent environments across development, testing, and production
  • Heavy reliance on manual testing, leading to quality issues and delays
  • Complex compliance requirements that were treated as afterthoughts in the development process

This situation was particularly challenging in the banking sector, where regulatory compliance and security are paramount concerns. The bank needed to modernize its approach while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.

Our Approach

We designed a comprehensive DevOps transformation roadmap that addressed both technical and organizational challenges. Working closely with the bank's leadership team, we implemented changes in phases to minimize disruption while driving steady improvements.

Transformation Timeline

Phase 1: Assessment and Strategy

Months 1-2

Conducted comprehensive assessment of existing processes, tools, and team structures. Developed detailed transformation roadmap with executive alignment.

Phase 2: Foundation Building

Months 3-5

Implemented infrastructure as code using Terraform. Set up version control standards and branching strategies. Established CI/CD pipeline foundations with Github Actions.

Phase 3: Automation Expansion

Months 6-8

Extended automation to testing and deployment processes. Integrated security scanning and compliance checks. Implemented containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.

Phase 4: Advanced Practices

Months 9-12

Implemented blue/green deployments for zero downtime. Enhanced monitoring and observability. Established self-service developer portals.

Key Components of Our Solution:

  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions, automating build, test, and deployment processes
  • Integrated automated security testing and compliance checks directly into the pipeline
  • Established infrastructure as code practices using Terraform and Ansible
  • Containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for consistent environments
  • Implemented robust monitoring and observability with Prometheus and Grafana
  • Created self-service developer portals to streamline access to resources
  • Facilitated organizational change through training programs and DevOps champions

The DevOps transformation led by Codewise Analytics has fundamentally changed how we develop and deliver software. What used to take days now happens in minutes, with higher quality and better security. This has allowed us to respond to market changes and customer needs with unprecedented agility.

— CTO, U.S Financial Institution

Results

The DevOps transformation delivered significant improvements in deployment speed, software quality, and team efficiency:

98%
Reduction in Deployment Time
90%
Automation in Testing & Deployment
65%
Reduction in Production Issues
4x
Increase in Release Frequency

Results

This transformation significantly improved agility, reduced costs, and accelerated feature releases. The client was able to deliver new functionality to customers at a much faster rate while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

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