In the first instalment of our AWS for Fintech series, we explored why fintech companies are choosing AWS for their infrastructure needs. Scalability, security, cost-effectiveness and a strong ecosystem make AWS an attractive option for many businesses, regardless of size.
Choosing to migrate to AWS or optimise your existing AWS setup is one thing, but actually doing it is another. What you need is a reliable partner to do all the complex stuff for you—that’s where Evolvere Technologies comes in.
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For fintech clients looking to accelerate their AWS journey, we offer a wide variety of services, from AWS Control Tower setup to adopting the infrastructure-as-code approach with Terraform. Let’s explore our AWS infrastructure services in more depth:
AWS Control Tower Setup with Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) integration
Evolvere Technologies simplifies AWS account management with an Account Factory for Terraform (AFT) integration. The integration automates the creation of secure (but compliant) AWS accounts, ensuring adherence to industry regulations for fintech clients. AFT allows for rapid deployment and customisation of AWS environments, providing fintech clients with the flexibility they need.
Network infrastructure design
We optimise network infrastructure for fintech companies by establishing a network account as a centralised hub, allowing secure communications across several AWS accounts and seamless service integration and data exchange. This facilitates inter-account connectivity and simplifies network resource management.
But that’s not all. We also employ AWS VPN and Direct Connect to secure site-to-site connections, resulting in protected interaction with external entities and cloud environments. Finally, we focus on data protection by incorporating end-to-end encryption and network segmentation, protecting sensitive financial information against unauthorised access.
External identity provider integration
We improve the access management process in AWS by integrating with external identity providers, resulting in secure identity management. This integration allows fintech organisations to leverage their existing identity management systems to ensure a unified authentication and authorisation process across all AWS resources.
We follow the principle of least privilege approach, allowing users to access only necessary resources to reduce security risks. Simplified access control centralises identity and access management, allowing for real-time adjustments to user access, ensuring alignment with security policies and compliance requirements.
Integration with third-party services
Third-party services help fintechs get to market faster, enhance user experiences and improve security measures. That’s why we specialise in integrating fintech applications within AWS, such as third-party financial data providers. For example, we can help you integrate with third-party services like Refinitiv and Bloomberg, all while ensuring secure (and efficient) data exchange.
Our approach is highly adaptable, and we are capable of connecting fintech applications with any data provider, marketplace or financial service tailored to your unique needs. Regardless of the third-party service used, we always prioritise security, utilising mechanisms like AWS PrivateLink, to establish private connections and protect data transfers. This ensures all financial data is transmitted securely and reliably.
EKS for agile expansion
We’re also experienced in scaling fintech applications on AWS, for example, using Kubernetes through Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). By using EKS, we allow fintech applications to automatically adjust their resource allocation based on real-time demand. This environment simplifies containerised application deployment, scaling and management, making sure they are both responsive and efficient under varying loads.
EKS also facilitates high availability, allowing users to deploy applications across various availability zones. This allows for continuous service delivery, helping you reduce downtime and meet service-level agreements.
CI/CD repository management
We enhance fintech development workflows by integrating CI/CD processes using Jenkins to automate the building, testing and deployment cycles. This is supported by cloud-based agents, ensuring efficient and scalable resource utilisation during development.
Alongside CI/CD, we use Artifactory to conduct efficient repository management. Artifactory centralises the storage and management of binary artifacts, providing a secure, traceable and scalable repository environment. The integration supports various package formats to seamlessly connect with Jenkins and improve build and deployment pipelines.
AWS WorkSpaces readiness
We can also help get fintech firms ready to use Amazon WorkSpaces to its full potential. If you’re keen to improve hybrid and remote worker productivity, allow developers to build, test and deploy code across multiple environments and create virtual learning environments, Amazon WorkSpaces is the answer. The solution provides secure, scalable and cost-effective virtual desktop infrastructure, enhancing remote access capabilities and supporting workforces in various locations.
With the ability to scale up and down as and when they need to, AWS WorkSpaces caters to the changing demands of fintech companies—without the need for expensive, upfront investments. WorkSpaces lets you say goodbye to expensive overprovisioning and scale on demand with fixed-rate hourly billing. Using our years of experience and AWS expertise, we set up Amazon WorkSpaces properly, as this makes sure you and your team can use it to its full potential.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
At Evolvere Technologies, we’ve adopted an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach. Instead of manually setting up servers and networks, we write code that essentially describes what your infrastructure should look like. To do this, we use Terraform, an IaC tool that allows us to create, modify, and manage infrastructure resources efficiently.
This allows fintech companies to automate many time-consuming aspects of infrastructure management. The result? Consistency, traceability, and rapid deployment across your AWS environments. Using Terraform, our team automates the setup and configuration of AWS resources—from network components to virtual desktops.
Additionally, by using Terraform with GitOps practices in mind, we ensure all infrastructure changes are version-controlled, peer-reviewed and traceable to support better team collaboration and align with CI/CD workflows. IaC with Terraform also reduces instances of the dreaded “it works on my machine” syndrome by promoting consistency across environments. Finally, Terraform’s modular and declarative syntax allows us to define infrastructure at scale, allowing you to adapt to changing demands without compromising on security and efficiency.
Tailored AWS Infrastructure Support for Growth-Minded Fintechs
If your fintech company needs AWS infrastructure support, either migration or optimisation of your current setup, look no further. We provide tailored AWS cloud infrastructure solutions that combine our deep expertise in AWS services with an understanding of fintech's unique demands, supported by years of experience working with financial sector clients.
Contact us today to discuss your AWS infrastructure requirements in more detail.