Nikhil Kassetty
University of Missouri
5000 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64110, United States
Prof.(Dr.) Arpit Jain
KL University, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract
FIN-EVENTS+ is an innovative architectural framework that leverages event-driven microservices to revolutionize real-time payment processing and transaction management within modern financial systems. This study presents a scalable, distributed design that addresses the increasing demand for rapid, reliable, and secure financial transactions in a dynamic digital economy. By integrating asynchronous communication protocols and event sourcing techniques, FIN-EVENTS+ efficiently handles high-volume transactions while ensuring data consistency and minimizing latency. The system’s modular microservices architecture enables the isolation of functional components, allowing for independent scaling and rapid deployment of updates without service interruption. In addition, the framework incorporates fault tolerance and resilience measures to mitigate risks associated with system failures and security breaches. The incorporation of reactive programming and domain-driven design principles further enhances the ability to respond to sudden changes in transaction loads and evolving regulatory requirements. Empirical evaluations and simulations indicate that the proposed system maintains robust performance under variable conditions and supports seamless integration with existing financial infrastructures. Overall, FIN-EVENTS+ provides a blueprint for modernizing legacy financial systems, ensuring that they remain competitive and adaptable in an era of increasing digitalization. This work contributes to the broader discourse on microservice architectures by demonstrating practical implementations that balance scalability, reliability, and security in mission-critical financial applications.
Keywords
event-driven architecture, microservices, real-time payment processing, transaction management, scalability, financial systems, fault tolerance, reactive programming
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