Migration to Cloud Infrastructure for E-commerce Car Platform to Enhance Performance and Scalability

The client faces decreased delivery efficiency due to poor code quality, platform instability, and infrastructure limitations on their existing Heroku-based environment. These issues hinder rapid feature development, increase deployment risks, and compromise data security, impacting customer experience and operational performance.

A mid-sized eCommerce platform specializing in vehicle sales and logistics services, seeking to improve platform stability, security, and deployment efficiency.

• Refactor and rewrite existing platform code to improve stability and maintainability.
• Implement a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline to facilitate rapid and reliable delivery of new features.
• Migrate the platform from Heroku to a scalable, secure cloud environment (AWS).
• Enhance security by enabling data encryption, ownership, and management capabilities.
• Improve platform performance to support high computational demands and ensure high availability.
• Enable mobile-first design to increase product discoverability and conversion rates.
• Support multiple delivery options and streamline shipment booking functionalities.

• Full codebase refactoring to improve stability and support new functionalities.
• Implementation of CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and integration processes.
• Cloud migration to AWS, including setup of scalable computing resources and security protocols.
• Advanced data encryption, access controls, and data lifecycle management for security compliance.
• Responsive, mobile-optimized interface supporting multiple device types.
• Shipment booking flows with filtering options, point-to-point delivery calculations, and multiple delivery choices.
• Real-time monitoring of platform performance and user interaction analytics.

• Third-party logistics APIs for shipment tracking and management
• Analytics tools like Google Analytics, Hotjar for user behavior insights
• Marketing and feedback tools for user engagement
• Payment gateways for transaction processing

• Platform must support high traffic loads with minimal latency
• Secure handling of all user and transaction data with end-to-end encryption
• System should allow for easy scaling to accommodate growth
• Deployment automation enabling frequent updates with low risk
• Availability of 99.9% uptime to ensure continuous service

Successful migration and modernization will result in a more stable and scalable platform, reducing deployment risks and increasing operational efficiency. The platform is expected to handle increased user traffic seamlessly, support rapid feature deployment, enhance data security, and improve user experience—leading to higher customer satisfaction, increased conversion rates, and reduced infrastructure costs.