We are innovators in the fintech loyalty program space seeking a team of students for a capstone project. The project involves the creation of a system designed to ingest and process transaction data, enabling to credit users with points for their transactions on partner platforms.

Main Objective:

The primary goal of this project is to develop a robust system capable of ingesting both batch and real-time transaction data from partners, accurately updating the Points Africa loyalty program system with transaction details. This includes points calculation, crediting, and user notification processes, ensuring a seamless integration that enhances user engagement and program participation.

Tasks to Complete:

Data Ingestion:

• Develop mechanisms to ingest transaction data via flat files for batch processing and API integration for real-time transactions.
• Implement data validation to ensure the completeness and accuracy of transaction details.
• Create data transformation and normalization processes to align with data schema.

Transaction Processing and Crediting:

• Automate points calculation based on transaction data and credit points to user accounts.
• Incorporate logic to handle partner-specific return policies, adjusting points as necessary.

User Notification:

• Develop a system to trigger notifications to users upon points crediting, and for follow-up or partial refund scenarios.

Refunds and Returns Handling:

• Process data for canceled and refunded orders and reverse points credited for such transactions.

Security and Access Control:

• Implement secure file transfer protocols and secure API endpoints for data transmission.
• Establish role-based access control for sensitive transaction operations.