A Conversation with Komerční Banka's Chief Software Architect

Komerční Banka (KB), a prominent Czech Republic bank within the Société Générale group, has embarked on a significant modernization initiative featuring an Agile 2.0 model and microservices architecture to enhance flexibility and reduce time-to-market. Transitioning from a monolithic internet and mobile banking system to one with microservices, KB recognized the need for agility, adopting trunk-based development and feature flags, facilitated by Flagsmith, to manage unfinished code and pilot new features in production. This strategic transition involved a comprehensive overhaul of internal processes, organizational structures, and the introduction of technologies like Kubernetes and OpenStack, supported by leadership buy-in and external consultants. Central to this transformation was the establishment of a platform team that equips business teams with the necessary tools, frameworks, and infrastructure, ensuring streamlined and effective development workflows. The adoption of feature flags required careful governance to manage access, usage, and the integration of new features, with particular attention to user experience and communication in complex cases such as implementing kill switches.

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