API Integration made easy

Introduction

Client is a fintech company based of Africa, providing lending and mobile wallet solutions

Client had a core lending solution and banking solution and wanted to develop API’s for payment gateway, wallets, telecom providers and other financial services organizations

• Limited API Integration

Existing APIs faced challenges when integrating with external systems, such as payment gateways, regulatory reporting platforms, and identity verification services.

• Inadequate API Scalability

API infrastructure lacked the ability to scale effectively to handle increasing user demand and transaction volumes.

• Inefficient Development Cycles

Development process is slow and lacks agility, resulting in longer time-to-market for new features and enhancements.

• Inadequate Regulatory Compliance Support

APIs lacked the necessary built-in features and support to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, such as data privacy, anti-money laundering (AML), and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.

This solution included redesigning API infrastructure with a focus on scalability, flexibility, and seamless integration capabilities. Robust open source API management tools like Apache NIFI were used to offer high scalability and allow for easy integration with external systems through standardized protocols and secure authentication mechanisms. Additionally, we prioritized the development of thorough and up-to-date API documentation to provide clear guidance. To improve development cycles, we adopted agile development methodologies and leverage automated testing and deployment processes.

• Enhanced Scalability

By redesigning the API infrastructure with a focus on scalability, we handle increased user demand and transaction volumes without compromising performance or stability.

• Improved Operation Efficiency

The adoption of robust API management methodology facilitated seamless integration with external systems. By leveraging standardized protocols and secure authentication mechanisms, we streamlined the integration process with payment gateways, regulatory reporting platforms, and other third-party services.

• Reduced Integration Time

Configurable APIs with point and shoot.

• Faster Time-to-Market

Embracing agile development methodologies and implementing automated testing and deployment processes enables faster time-to-market for new features and enhancements.