Automating CI/CD with AWS DevOps Tools for a Scalable Cloud-Native Application

A fast-growing fintech company was hindered by slow, error-prone manual deployments for its cloud-native application. The frontend was hosted on Amazon S3, while the backend ran on Amazon EC2, with no automated pipeline in place. NeenOpal streamlined their operations by designing and deploying a fully automated CI/CD pipeline using AWS DevOps tools, resulting in faster releases, reduced risk, and real-time observability.

Automating CI/CD with AWS DevOps Tools for a Scalable Cloud-Native Application (ECL)
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Customer Challenges

Manual deployment processes were slowing growth and introducing critical risks. The client needed streamlined, secure, and observable delivery mechanisms to scale efficiently using modern DevOps AWS practices.

Inefficient Manual Deployments

Inefficient Manual Deployments

Frontend updates required manual uploads to Amazon S3. Backend changes relied on SSH access to EC2, often causing downtime, version mismatches, and delays in delivery. There were no CI CD automation tools in place to handle release workflows.

Lack of Observability

Lack of Observability

No unified monitoring system meant issues went unnoticed until users were impacted. Troubleshooting was reactive, with no logs or metrics to guide resolution.

Security Gaps

Security Gaps

Manual deployment practices lacked proper access control and audit trails. There were no checks for vulnerabilities or compliance, leaving systems exposed.

Solutions

NeenOpal deployed a fully automated, secure, and observable CI/CD pipeline using AWS-native tools to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance delivery.

AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild automated frontend builds to S3, while backend deployments used SSM scripts.

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AWS Lambda replaced SSH with managed, event-driven deployment logic, ensuring consistent configuration and seamless rollbacks.

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Integrated CloudWatch, X-Ray, and SNS for monitoring and alerts, enforcing least-privilege access via IAM policies.

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Why choose NeenOpal?

NeenOpal empowers businesses to scale reliably by combining DevOps expertise with cloud-native tooling. Our solutions unlock agility and resilience while maintaining robust governance, making us a trusted partner in your digital transformation journey.

Services Used

AWS CodePipeline
AWS CodePipeline
AWS CodeBuild
AWS CodeBuild
AWS Lambda
AWS Lambda
Amazon S3
Amazon S3
Amazon EC2
Amazon EC2
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront
AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
Amazon SNS
Amazon SNS
Amazon CloudWatch Logs
Amazon CloudWatch Logs
AWS X-Ray
AWS X-Ray
AWS IAM
AWS IAM

Benefits

The client gained speed, control, and clarity, all essential for scaling a cloud-native business in today’s digital landscape.

Conclusion

NeenOpal’s DevOps-driven solution transformed the client’s deployment lifecycle—from fragmented manual operations to a fully automated, secure CI/CD workflow. With faster releases, tighter control, and deep observability, the client is now equipped to scale confidently and innovate rapidly.

Authors

Navya Animone

DevOps Engineer

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Madiha Khan

Content Writer

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