DevOps at Bol.com - Our Journey from 10 to 50 Teams in 3 Years

Explore the journey of bol.com's IT department as it scaled from 10 to 50 teams in just 3 years in this GOTO Amsterdam 2016 conference talk. Gain insights into the challenges and solutions encountered during rapid growth in an e-commerce environment. Learn about the implementation of DevOps practices, the adoption of Scrum methodologies, and the transition to continuous delivery. Discover how bol.com fostered team autonomy, managed fierce competition, and leveraged inspiration from companies like Spotify. Understand the importance of platform development, microservices architecture, and effective monitoring in supporting this expansion. Examine the phases of deployment, the role of space reliability teams, and the learning curve associated with increased responsibility. Explore the impact of personalized dashboards, celebration of successes, and the overall journey towards a more efficient and scalable IT infrastructure. Conclude with an overview of the results, including improvements in deployment frequency, team satisfaction, and business outcomes.