Case Study: a neobank achieves automated architectural governance with Build Circle

Neobank eliminates architectural drift with Build Circle's 100% workflow-native PR integration

Neobank, a fast-scaling digital bank, faced a significant challenge in maintaining architectural coherence and regulatory compliance while rapidly expanding its engineering teams. Autonomous squads were causing architectural fragmentation, hidden decision records, and risks of costly rework. To address this, they partnered with Build Circle to integrate automated Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) directly into their development workflow.

Build Circle implemented a solution that automatically interrogates pull requests to surface relevant ADRs and flag potential misalignments during code review. This provided developers with immediate architectural context without requiring them to leave their primary tools. The results for Neobank included the elimination of architectural drift, a substantial reduction in rework, and robust auditability, all while significantly elevating the developer experience. Build Circle's system enabled the neobank to scale its delivery foundation without compromising on compliance or integrity.

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