Achieving High Availability and Scalability in Financial Processing Platforms

Sumit Kumar Agrawal

Malaviya National Institute of Technology

Jhalana Gram, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017 India

sagrawal262019@gmail.com

Er Vikhyat Gupta

Independent Researcher

Chandigarh University, Punjab, India

vishutayal18@gmail.com

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, ensuring continuous system availability and the ability to scale dynamically is paramount. This paper explores innovative strategies for constructing financial processing platforms that maintain high availability and robust scalability under diverse operational stresses. By leveraging distributed system architectures, microservices, and advanced redundancy mechanisms, the study outlines a framework that minimizes downtime and effectively balances load during peak transaction periods. The proposed approach incorporates failover protocols, real-time monitoring, and adaptive resource allocation, which together ensure resilient performance even in the face of unforeseen challenges. The findings highlight the critical role of integrating fault tolerance and scalability into the core design of financial systems, providing both theoretical insights and practical guidelines for industry practitioners committed to building secure, efficient, and continuously operational financial infrastructures.

Keywords

High Availability, Scalability, Financial Processing, Distributed Systems, Microservices Architecture, Fault Tolerance, Load Balancing, Failover Protocols, Redundancy, Real-Time Monitoring, Adaptive Resource Allocation.

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