The largest Swiss bank embarked on a transformative journey to modernize its digital infrastructure.
This case study delves into the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the remarkable results achieved through collaborative efforts.The project, aptly named "Digital Factory," aimed to revamp UBS's mobile and payment projects while providing robust support to corporate clients and client advisors. A team of seasoned professionals, including a T est Manager and Senior T est Automation Engineer, worked onsite in Zürich to execute this ambitious initiative. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, the team dove headfirst into the task at hand.
The project, aptly named "Digital Factory, " aimed to revamp UBS's mobile and payment projects while providing robust support to corporate clients and client advisors. A team of seasoned professionals, including a T est Manager and Senior T est Automation Engineer, worked onsite in Zürich to execute this ambitious initiative. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, the team dove headfirst into the task at
hand.
Several challenges loomed large as the team embarked on this endeavor:
● Understanding Complex Business Domains: UBS's extensive operations
encompassed intricate business domains, necessitating a deep understanding to
ensure successful digital transformations.
● Reverse Engineering Legacy Applications: Legacy systems posed a significant
hurdle, requiring meticulous reverse engineering to integrate modern solutions
seamlessly.
● Big Room Planning: Collaborating across diverse teams and navigating large-scale
planning sessions demanded adept coordination and communication
The Results
Despite the formidable challenges, the project culminated in resounding success:
● Legacy Systems Overhauled: Through meticulous planning and execution, legacy
applications were replaced with modern, streamlined solutions, marking a significant
step forward in UBS's digital evolution.
● Reduced Maintenance Costs: The implementation of new systems led to a notable
reduction in maintenance costs, bolstering UBS's operational efficiency and bottom
line.
In conclusion, the collaboration between onsite teams, armed with their expertise in Java
and proficiency with tools like Cucumber, T estNG, and Jira, under the SAFe methodology,
proved instrumental in achieving the project's objectives.
