Modernization of Trading Platform Infrastructure for Scalability and Performance

The client faces outdated web and mobile trading systems that are falling behind industry standards, with limited scalability and slow performance under high query loads (up to 20 million inquiries per day). They need to revamp their core IT infrastructure to ensure high-speed, reliable, and scalable trading solutions that can support thousands of active retail and institutional clients across multiple regions. Additionally, existing processes such as account and marketing assignments require automation to improve operational efficiency.

A large financial trading firm specializing in online Forex and securities trading, aiming to enhance its digital trading platforms and backend systems to support increased global client base.

• Develop native iOS and Android mobile trading applications that ensure reliable and high-performance user experience.
• Revamp and optimize the flagship web trading platform to handle up to 20 million inquiries daily with minimal latency.
• Implement test automation frameworks and adherence to best practices to accelerate release cycles and improve quality assurance.
• Automate key operational processes, such as account management and marketing resource assignment, leveraging modern CRM integrations.
• Enable platform scalability to support global expansion, increasing client base and trading volume.

• Native iOS and Android applications for mobile trading with optimized architecture and toolsets.
• A high-speed, reliable web trading platform capable of processing millions of inquiries daily with high concurrency support.
• Integration of automated testing frameworks to ensure fast and reliable deployment cycles.
• Automated CRM processes for account creation, assignment, and client management using a scalable platform.
• Implementation of real-time data streaming and messaging middleware to support rapid trading data exchange.

• CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce) for client and account management
• Data streaming services for real-time market data and order execution
• Payment and transaction processing systems

• High scalability to support a growing user base and increased trading volume
• Performance able to process up to 20 million inquiries per day with low latency
• Robust security protocols to ensure data integrity and client confidentiality
• Automated testing and deployment procedures to reduce release cycle time by at least 64 days per iteration
• High availability and disaster recovery capabilities

The modernization project aims to significantly enhance platform performance, enabling the client to expand their product offerings and global reach. Expected outcomes include supporting over 330,000 active retail accounts across 180 countries, serving more than 32,000 institutional and commercial clients, and handling increased daily inquiry volumes with minimal latency. Additionally, automation and scalable solutions are projected to reduce operational costs and improve deployment frequency, ultimately strengthening the client's market position.