Global Consulting Firm - Finative Dev

Global consulting firm

Two Backbase-Certified Squads Delivered a Critical Australian Banking Launch

A global management consulting and technology firm helping banks and insurers build scalable platforms and deliver complex transformation programs. For an Australian banking project, the firm required two experienced Backbase squads to support a critical digital banking launch.

02

full squads mobilized

30 days

to onboard

6 months

Milestone on schedule

At a glance

Client

Global
Consulting Firm

Engagement Model

Dedicated
Agile Squad

Platform

Backbase

Team Size

Up to 20
engineers

Challenges For A Critical Launch

Scaling certified Backbase talent fast enough to protect a fixed go-live date

Limited Backbase Talent

The firm needed two Backbase squads within 60 days, but available candidates lacked the required certification and implementation experience

Critical Delivery Timeline

The first major milestone was scheduled within 6 onths, requiring experienced specialists capable of delivering effectively under tight deadlines

Go-Live Quality Pressure

Extension of the maintenance contract depended on launch quality, leaving no room for delays or critical defects.

A Center of Excellence,
built to eventually not
need us

50 engineers and specialists delivered the bank's full digital banking roadmap across two tracks: Digital Banking Platform Development and Core Banking Integration.

Build

Month 1–6

Set up legal entity, secure infrastructure, and an initial team of 15 engineers — ensuring compliance and tooling readiness with the bank’s approval.

Operate

Month 7–30

Scaled to a 50-engineer Center of Excellence delivering end-to-end digital banking solutions — 14 major product releases, high release velocity, and a passed MAS TRM third-party outsourcing audit.

Transfer

Month 31–36

Transitioned full ownership — team, IP, and operations — with zero disruption to delivery continuity. 90-day advisory support followed, with full exit at month 39.