Banking & Finance
Case Study – Custom Software for Digital Efficiency in Banking
Cloud-native Web APIs on Azure for a leading European financial software provider: +60% response speed and 99.95% uptime.
The Client
An Italian leader in financial software
A European leader in software solutions for banks, insurers and financial institutions, with over 1,000 professionals and an international footprint, adopts advanced technology integrated with predictive models, artificial intelligence and quantitative methodologies. Its platforms are used daily by bank branches and decision-making offices for credit risk, financial analysis and operational planning.
The Challenge
Outdated software and APIs to modernize
The group faced a dual challenge: replacing an outdated system for assessing mortgage applicants' credit risk, built on fragmented, hard-to-scale flows, and developing a new Web API for bank branches to support staff with simulations, queries and document lookups. The new solution had to be robust, scalable, secure and compliant with regulatory constraints.
The Solution
Cloud-native Web APIs and an evolved DevOps architecture
To meet the client's needs we designed two distinct APIs built on the same architectural logic: maximum scalability, high performance and secure integration with existing banking systems. The solution was built entirely on Microsoft technology and Azure cloud, cloud-native.
- .NET 8 framework for Web API development
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration
- Azure SQL Server for secure, high-performance data management
- Docker for microservices containerization
- Single Sign-On (SSO) integrated with the existing infrastructure
The Results
Banking API integration and process automation
API response times improved by +60% in speed, with a sharp reduction in release times. Branch operations became smoother, with a 40% decrease in user-side wait times. The automated CI/CD system now enables weekly releases with no downtime, while AKS orchestration ensures 99.95% uptime even under heavy load. The infrastructure complies with GDPR and PSD2 security standards.
Benefits for the Client
Performance and automation for banking APIs
Higher performance in risk assessments and banking workflows
Shorter release cycles with weekly updates
Greater infrastructure stability and scalability
Smooth integration with legacy and modern systems
Guaranteed security and compliance with banking and regulatory standards
