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Accelerating payment integration for a global automotive eCommerce platform

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2022 - Ongoing

Accelerating payment integration for a global automotive eCommerce platform

DURATION
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Delivered a fully functional multi-tenant payment gateway microservice in 5 weeks, down from the initial 10-week estimate.
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Integrated multiple payment providers (Stripe, Braintree) with a generic API for future scalability.
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Achieved zero downtime deployment in the client’s production infrastructure.
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Project Overview

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Optimizing payment integration for a global eCommerce platform

This project involved building a high-performance, multi-tenant payment gateway microservice for a large-scale automotive eCommerce platform. The aim was to simplify integration with multiple payment providers, reduce technical debt, and improve time-to-market for new payment methods.

The new microservice replaced an underperforming PHP integration with a robust Node.js-based solution, delivering improved efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.

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Industry challenges

In competitive eCommerce markets, especially in the automotive sector, payment processing needs to be fast, secure, and flexible. Businesses often face:

  • Long development cycles for integrating new payment providers.
  • Complex architectures that are difficult to scale.
  • The risk of downtime when deploying payment infrastructure updates.
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Geographical Focus

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Primary target market

The solution was developed for a global automotive eCommerce platform serving multiple regions. It was built to support multi-tenant payment processing across different markets, ensuring compliance with various payment regulations and standards in Europe, North America, and beyond.

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Cultural considerations

The payment gateway was designed to meet the high expectations of international B2B and B2C clients for reliability, security, and seamless transactions. By creating a scalable, generic API, the system accommodates diverse business needs and regional payment preferences.

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Problem

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Client's challenge

The client, a global automotive eCommerce platform, was struggling with an outdated payment integration approach that failed to support their growth and technical needs. Their initial integration with Braintree, built in PHP, took over 10 weeks and lacked scalability for future providers.They faced three major challenges:

  • Slow and inefficient development cycles for integrating new payment providers
  • High technical debt due to legacy code
  • Urgent need to add Stripe and scale without risking downtime

The inability to integrate payment providers quickly put expansion at risk and delayed time-to-market for critical features. Without a scalable solution, the platform would continue to incur high development costs and struggle to support future growth.

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Solution

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Proposed solution

Linnify replaced the legacy PHP solution with a Node.js-based multi-tenant payment gateway microservice, designed to simplify integrations and accelerate development.

Strategic actions included:

  • A one-week onboarding phase to align with the client’s infrastructure

  • Building a generic API capable of integrating any payment provider

  • Integrating Stripe in just 4 weeks, with support for Braintree retained

  • Deploying the microservice to production with zero downtime

This approach reduced delivery time from 10 to 5 weeks, cut development costs, and enabled the client to scale payment integrations rapidly, without refactoring core logic in the future.

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Linnify's Involvement

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Role in the project

Linnify worked as an extension of the client’s in-house development team, taking ownership of building a high-performance, multi-tenant payment gateway microservice in Node.js. Our team ensured the project met tight deadlines while maintaining quality and security.

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Application of expertise

  • Conducted a one-week onboarding to align with the client’s architecture and workflows.
  • Rebuilt the existing PHP payment integration as a scalable Node.js microservice.
  • Developed a generic API for rapid integration of multiple payment providers.
  • Integrated Stripe alongside existing Braintree support in only 4 weeks.
  • Deployed the solution to production with zero downtime, ensuring uninterrupted payment processing.


By leveraging AWS, Node.js, and our payment architecture expertise, Linnify delivered a production-ready solution 50% faster than the original timeline, enabling the client to scale their payment integrations securely and efficiently.

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“This project was a great example of how a focused, well-aligned team can turn around a stalled integration. By leveraging the client’s existing tech stack, we could deliver a stable, scalable microservice in record time. The seamless transition and zero-downtime deployment were possible because of close collaboration with the client’s team and our shared commitment to technical excellence.”
Razvan Bretoiu, Tech Lead
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Results and Achievements

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Outcomes

  • Reduced delivery time from 10 to 5 weeks.
  • Integrated Stripe alongside existing Braintree support.
  • Created a scalable architecture for future payment integrations.
  • Deployed with 0 downtime to production.
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Conclusion and Future Outlook

The project transformed the payment integration process for the client, replacing a slow, limited solution with a scalable, multi-tenant payment gateway capable of integrating multiple providers quickly and securely.

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Learning and Growth

This project reinforced Linnify’s expertise in payment architecture, multi-tenant system design, and rapid, risk-free deployment. The client now benefits from a future-proof solution that can easily accommodate new payment providers as their platform expands.

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"Thanks to the additional resources, we have managed to complete our project on time. Linnify gels seamlessly with our team, allowing for a collaborative experience. Moreover, Linnify has proven capable of delivering out-of-the-box solutions. They're also flexible and responsive."
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is this payment gateway microservice suitable for automotive eCommerce platforms in Europe and North America?

Yes. The architecture and integrations are designed to comply with payment regulations and standards in multiple regions, including Europe and North America.


2. Can the microservice integrate additional payment providers beyond Stripe and Braintree?

Yes. The generic API design enables rapid integration of new payment providers with minimal development time.


3. Does the solution support multi-tenant environments?

Yes. The microservice was built to support multiple tenants securely, making it ideal for platforms serving different brands or geographic regions.


4. How does the zero-downtime deployment benefit clients?

It ensures that the platform’s payment processing remains uninterrupted, avoiding any disruption to customer transactions.

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