Germany, 2023 - present
5 engineers

Insider Trading Monitoring Platform for Fintech

Our client is a leading provider of insider trading detection solutions for the stock market. Their platform now uses advanced algorithms to detect unusual trading patterns and ensure market integrity, serving financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies. Initially, they faced challenges with outdated technologies, talent shortages, and limited in-house expertise.

 

Technical stack includes:

  • Legacy:  Spring 5, JEE, JSF (Primefaces), HTML, CSS, Apache Torque 10

  • MVP Backend:  Quarkus, REST services, Hibernate

  • MVP Frontend:  Angular, Tailwind, PrimeNG, NX

  • Databases:  Oracle, MS SQL, Sybase

  • Cloud & DevOps: Gotlab, Docker

Initial client's challenges

  • Lack of specialists: Shortage of team members with the required expertise
  • Outdated tech stack: Limited flexibility and scalability due to reliance on Java and JSF
  • Recruitment issues: Inefficient hiring process for the right talent
   
  • Legacy development team: Lack of experience with modern frameworks like Angular and React
  • Temporary team augmentation needed: Urgent need for project-based support to overcome bottlenecks
  • No trusted external vendors to support the CTO’s goals
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Key features of updated platform

  • Real-time trading data analysis to detect potential insider trading activities.
  • AI-powered pattern recognition for identifying anomalies in trading behavior.
  • Seamless integration with market data feeds for real-time alerts.
  • Secure and scalable infrastructure with modern technology stack.
  • Multi-layered compliance checks to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced reporting features to aid in investigations and audits.
  • User-friendly dashboard for quick analysis and decision-making.

Solution

  • Temporary, project–based team augmentation: Providing experienced developers to fill the gap and support the CTO’s goals for platform development and bug fixing.
     
  • Tech stack modernization: Transitioning from Java/JSF to modern technologies like Angular, React, and Node.js for a more scalable and maintainable solution.
     
  • Optimizing recruitment: Supporting the client’s recruitment process by providing guidance and offering additional expertise to build a stronger team.
     
  • Architectural improvements: Overcoming the tech limitations by redesigning certain elements of the platform to be more adaptable and efficient.
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Delivered result

  • Tech stack upgrade: Transitioned to modern technologies (Angular, React) for better functionality and scalability.

  • Faster development: Team augmentation accelerated delivery of key features and bug fixes.

  • Improved recruitment: Supported hiring with insights and helped identify better-fit candidates.

  • Higher reliability: Reduced bottlenecks and improved overall platform stability and performance.

  • Stronger partnership: Built a reliable, long-term collaboration, restoring trust in vendor relations.

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Andrii
Ryzhokhin
Chief Executive Officer