Description

Introduction
Advanced Fiserv Developer Training: Security & Performance is designed for experienced developers who want to deepen their expertise in building secure, high-performing applications on Fiserv platforms. The course focuses on advanced security practices, optimization techniques, and performance tuning for both core banking and digital solutions. Participants will learn to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and deliver scalable, resilient financial applications.

Prerequisites

• Prior experience with Fiserv platform development (DNA, Architect, or APIs)

• Strong programming knowledge (Java, C#, .NET, or similar)

• Familiarity with databases, SQL, and API integrations

• Understanding of basic security principles and application performance concepts

Table of Contents

1. Advanced Platform Architecture
   1.1 Understanding Fiserv system internals
   1.2 Multi-layer architecture and integration points
   1.3 Performance bottlenecks and scalability considerations

2. Security Best Practices
   2.1 Secure coding principles
   2.2 Authentication, authorization, and role management
   2.3 Data encryption, tokenization, and secure storage
   2.4 Compliance with PCI DSS, GDPR, and banking regulations

3. API Security and Threat Mitigation
   3.1 Securing REST/SOAP APIs
   3.2 OAuth, JWT, and token-based security
   3.3 Detecting and mitigating common attack vectors (XSS, SQLi, CSRF)

4. Performance Optimization
   4.1 Code optimization techniques
   4.2 Database performance tuning and query optimization
   4.3 Caching strategies and in-memory processing
   4.4 Load balancing and scaling applications

5. Monitoring and Diagnostics
   5.1 Application performance monitoring (APM) tools
   5.2 Logging, tracing, and debugging in production
   5.3 Analyzing performance metrics and SLA management

6. Advanced Integration Techniques
   6.1 Optimizing API calls and batch processing
   6.2 Event-driven architecture and asynchronous processing
   6.3 Integrating with external systems securely and efficiently

7. Hands-On Labs and Case Studies
   7.1 Securing a payment processing workflow
   7.2 Performance tuning for a high-volume banking application
   7.3 Threat detection and mitigation exercises

This training empowers advanced Fiserv developers to build secure, high-performing applications. By mastering security practices, performance tuning, and advanced integrations, participants will be able to deliver robust, compliant, and scalable financial solutions. Hands-on labs and real-world scenarios ensure practical expertise for enterprise environments.