Migration and modernization of payment gateway: Universidad Siglo 21´s success story
Digital modernization in educational institutions is essential to stay competitive. This article outlines how Universidad Siglo 21 revamped its online payment system, achieving a modern and efficient experience for students and administrators.
Why Universidad Siglo 21 needed to modernize its payment system?
Universidad Siglo 21 identified several improvement areas in its online payment system:
Incorporating installment payments: Pay Per TIC offered the option to pay over time, which was key to meeting the needs of the students. This concept is similar to using a credit card or financing a purchase, which is really common for everyday purchases in Argentina.
Updating an outdated monolithic architecture: The existing platform, "Pago Electrónico," (electronic payment) was built on a monolithic architecture with an obsolete user interface, negatively impacting user experience.
Improving integrations: Maintaining integrations with internal systems such as billing and offline payment methods was essential, without interrupting operations.
Strategy for payment system modernization and migration
From a monolithic system to a microservices-based architecture
The Bitlogic team developed a brand-new backend using a microservices architecture, providing:
Scalability and flexibility: The modular structure simplified maintenance and the addition of new features.
CI/CD automation: Continuous integration and deployment processes reduced timelines and ensured quality.
Use of Swagger: this modern tool was leveraged on each step of the development: from application interface design to API documentation.
Integration of new online payment options
Key steps included:
Creating new APIs: To manage payment intents, payment methods, promotions, and more.
Implementing specific gateways: To decouple each payment method from the main system, offering greater flexibility.
Collaboration on user interface redesign
Bitlogic collaborated with Churrasco, the company leading the UI redesign. Using a modern framework, the new interface balanced functionality and aesthetics, significantly improving the user experience.
Technologies Used in Payment Modernization
The selected tech stack ensured innovation and compatibility:
Java: Delivering a robust and updated backend.
Microservices: Enabling flexibility and scalability.
Oracle Database: Ensuring connectivity with existing systems.
Swagger: Providing real-time API documentation for effective collaboration.
OAuth: Strengthening security with robust authentication mechanisms.
CI/CD: Automating testing and deployments in an on-premises environment.
Results of the Payment Gateway Modernization
The transformation delivered significant impact:
A more accessible and maintainable system: The new architecture removed the limitations of the previous monolithic system.
Improved user experience: The integration of Pago TIC and the redesigned UI provided a more seamless and modern interaction.
Operational efficiency: Development and deployment times were greatly reduced thanks to automation and modern tools.
How Universidad Siglo 21 leads educational innovation with technology
Completed in less than a year, this project cemented Universidad Siglo 21's reputation for driving technological innovation in education.
Modernizing its payment system not only enhanced the current experience but also prepared the university to tackle future challenges in an ever-evolving digital environment.
This success story demonstrates how a well-planned technological strategy can completely transform critical processes in an institution, driving both operational efficiency and user satisfaction.
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