Fintech
Cloud-Native
AWS
Solution Architecture

Scaling Big Data Infrastructure and APIs for Real-Time Risk Intelligence

Automated document processing across borders, at scale
Project Overview

About the Client

Our client is a European data intelligence company focused on automating business and personal data collection from both government and third-party sources. Their platform delivers real-time insights to financial institutions, compliance firms, and enterprises operating across multiple countries. With a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and data reliability, they play a critical role in helping organizations monitor risk and ensure transparency across borders.

Data Intelligence Provider

Based in the EU

From Fragmented Collection to Fully Automated Intelligence Infrastructure

The project began with no APIs, no unified architecture, and no digital access to large volumes of structured data. Most data sources — government and private — were only available through manual or file-based exchange, making scaling almost impossible and compliance costly.

Inspirit was brought in to design and deliver a full-stack automation layer capable of processing and structuring vast multi-country datasets in real time. We architected a secure, cloud-native system that now powers over 40 APIs, transforming scattered data into actionable intelligence and enabling enterprises to conduct risk assessments, verify entities, and comply with jurisdictional regulations — all through a single point of access.

Challenges we faced during the project

No Existing API Infrastructure

The client relied on fragmented, manual data collection with no standard digital delivery or query mechanisms in place.

No Existing API Infrastructure

The client relied on fragmented, manual data collection with no standard digital delivery or query mechanisms in place.

High-Volume Big Data Processing

Datasets ranged from 5–10GB per file, demanding efficient ingestion, transformation, and storage pipelines that scaled with usage.

Real-Time Access Expectations

Customers expected instant access to structured insights, requiring APIs that could serve complex queries with low latency.

Building a Secure, Scalable, Real-Time Data Delivery Platform

To meet the client’s complex needs, we built the entire system from the ground up. At its core is a unified cloud-native pipeline that automates the ingestion, structuring, and transformation of high-volume datasets. Data arrives from dozens of sources — including government agencies and commercial registries — and is processed through proprietary ETL logic before being routed to a fast, searchable database layer.

We designed a modular system that scales with demand, maintains strict GDPR compliance, and delivers structured insights through over 40 RESTful APIs. From secure SFTP/FTP ingestion to Elasticsearch querying and dynamic risk scoring, the platform empowers enterprises to access real-time intelligence with confidence — all while maintaining full traceability and regulatory adherence.

The Process

Development and Implementation Steps

Cloud Infrastructure Architecture

Designed and deployed a fully automated, cloud-native environment using AWS services to ensure scalable and secure operations.

Big Data Ingestion Pipelines

Built automated workflows to handle large datasets (5–10GB per file) received via SFTP, FTP, and email, with secure storage in Amazon S3.

Custom ETL Framework

Developed an internal transformation engine to structure raw data prior to extraction, enabling faster and more consistent processing.

Real-Time API Layer

Delivered 40+ RESTful APIs with filtering, analytics, and risk-check features, serving structured business intelligence on demand.

Security & Compliance Stack

Implemented GDPR-compliant access controls, logging, and certificate-based authentication to meet multi-country privacy requirements.

Risk Intelligence Features

Created a configurable Risk API to track key indicators (e.g., ownership changes) and generate live compliance reports with data visualizations.

Results & Impact

40+ Production-Grade APIs

A robust API layer powers real-time access to business and personal data across multiple EU countries.

Fully Automated Big Data Processing

Transformed a fragmented manual pipeline into a real-time, cloud-native system capable of handling 10GB+ datasets daily.

End-to-End Regulatory Compliance

Designed with GDPR and country-specific licensing in mind, ensuring legal integrity from data source to end-user delivery.

Reduced Operating Costs

Custom ETL and internal transformation libraries cut reliance on third-party tools, streamlining performance and spend.

Rapid Customer Adoption

Enterprises adopted the platform quickly, attracted by real-time insights and API simplicity — driving revenue and retention.

Ready for Pan-European Expansion

The modular, license-aware architecture enables frictionless entry into new markets with minimal rework.

Conclusion

By partnering with Inspirit, the client transformed a fragmented and highly manual data operation into a scalable, API-first platform powering business intelligence across borders. We built the infrastructure from scratch, designed for real-time access, high-volume throughput, and full regulatory compliance. Today, their platform processes complex datasets across multiple European markets, serving structured insights through 40+ APIs — and continues to evolve as they expand into new regions.

Tools & Technologies

Amazon Web Services
AWS Lambda
AWS RDS and Aurora
AWS SQS
REST API
AWS CloudFormation
Elasticsearch
Amazon Web Services
AWS Lambda
AWS RDS and Aurora
AWS SQS
REST API
AWS CloudFormation
Elasticsearch
Amazon Web Services
AWS Lambda
AWS RDS and Aurora
AWS SQS
REST API
AWS CloudFormation
Elasticsearch

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