Overview
Design and build all banking API features, including Deposit, Withdrawal, and Transfer APIs, Integrate third-party services like SMTP for secure email notifications (e.g., transaction alerts and password resets), Understand and utilize core CI/CD concepts to ensure code quality and rapid delivery, Configure GitHub Actions workflows to automatically test, build, and deploy the Docker containers upon every code commit (automated deployment), Write Dockerfiles to containerize both the Java/Spring Boot API, Integrate cloud services like AWS S3 for handling file storage within the application., Integrate the React frontend with the secured Spring Boot backend using the JWT authentication pattern, Develop a professional frontend app using React
Java Developers Targeting DevOps Roles, Computer Science Graduates and Bootcamp Alumni, Full-Stack Developers seeking specialization in FinTech, Intermediate/Senior Backend Engineers, Experienced Java/Spring Developers
Basic knowledge of java & spring-boot is required, Theoretical knowledge of software development tools & terms e.g what is docker e.t.c
Full-Stack FinTech Masterclass: Spring Boot, React, & Production-Ready CI/CD
Course Description
Welcome to the ultimate course for aspiring and professional Java developers looking to master the modern financial technology (FinTech) stack. This is more than a simple to-do list app; you will build a complete, secure, and fully automated banking application from frontend to cloud deployment.
You will become a true Full-Stack expert by developing a lightning-fast Single-Page Application (SPA) with React on the frontend, which communicates with a robust, enterprise-grade backend built with Spring Boot.
Building a Secure, Banking API
The core of this course focuses on building secure financial transaction APIs. You will implement critical banking features including Deposit, Withdrawal, and Transfer APIs.
Security Deep Dive: Master Spring Security to create a robust authentication system, manage roles and permissions, and implement JWT (JSON Web Token) for stateless, secure API access.
Data Integrity: Design a reliable database schema using either MySQL or PostgreSQL, ensuring transaction integrity.
Auditability: Learn to implement Auditor Routes and comprehensive logging to track and secure every user action—a non-negotiable requirement for any financial application.
Automation and Cloud Deployment Mastery (DevOps Focus)
The second half of the course focuses on taking your application to production using industry-standard DevOps practices. Say goodbye to manual deployments!
Containerization: Learn to containerize your entire application (React frontend and Spring Boot backend) using Docker.
CI/CD Pipeline: Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions. This is your automated deployment system.
Zero-Downtime Deployment: Witness an automated deployment process that pushes updates straight from GitHub to the cloud.
AWS Integration: Integrate with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including the use of AWS S3 for secure file storage and managing static assets.
User Notifications: Complete the professional ecosystem by integrating a dedicated SMTP email service to handle password resets, transaction confirmations, and system notifications.
By the end of this masterclass, you will have a production-ready project for your portfolio and the confidence to design, build, secure, and deploy modern, scalable Full-Stack applications. This is the complete skillset modern tech companies are hiring for.
Technologies Covered:
Backend: Spring Boot (Java), Spring Security, JWT, RESTful API Design
Frontend: React (SPA)
Databases: MySQL or PostgreSQL
Security: JWT, Roles & Permissions, Customer & Auditor Routes
DevOps & Cloud: Docker, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), Automated Deployment, AWS S3
Features: Deposit, Withdrawal, Transfer APIs, Email Sending (SMTP), Notifications.
Dennis Iluma
I am a senior devops engineer with a strong foundation in software development and cloud. Throughout my career, I have taught and built scalable solutions for companies and clients. I take a thoughtful approach to learning, which enables me to break down complex concepts into easily understandable parts. As an instructor, I am dedicated to sharing my expertise and offering a comprehensive learning experience that connects theory with practical, real-world application in the fast-evolving field of software development.