Scaling Cloud and Distributed Applications: Lessons and Strategies From chase.com, #1 Banking Portal in the US

QCon London 2025

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Scaling Cloud and Distributed Applications: Lessons and Strategies From chase.com, #1 Banking Portal in the US

Tuesday Apr 8 / 05:05PM BST, Fleming (3rd Fl.)

Abstract

As businesses increasingly rely on cloud applications, efficient scaling becomes essential. This talk presents real-world strategies from Chase.com's cloud transformation, showcasing effective approaches to building resilient and high-performing systems.

We will address key challenges such as managing heavy loads and ensuring seamless failover, while sharing best practices like multi-cloud design, microservices adoption, and automation. Additionally, we'll explore the cultural shift necessary for successful cloud scalability.

Whether you're optimizing existing systems or building new ones, you'll gain practical insights to enhance reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Join us to transform cloud challenges into opportunities for growth.

Chase.com, the #1 banking portal in the United States, is a comprehensive online platform that empowers customers to make payments, manage their finances, and access a wide range of banking and financial services for individuals, businesses, and institutions.

Topics

architecture cloud edge computing scale
76% senior dev or higher
1:11 speaker ratio
60+ practitioners

QCon London 2025 is a three day conference for senior software engineers, architects and team leads. An international program committee of working engineers selects every session. Patterns and practices, not products and pitches.

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