More and more disappointed with how the company is lead tech-wise - Senior Software Engineer Backbase Employee Review

2.0
Aug 29, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Modern tech stack, but that's all, but it's degrading in our eyes since February. Easy to not do nothing for 1-3 weeks and get away with it. The most powerful person in a team is product owner, has more powers than managers and can actually impact decision making process. Salary is below market average.

Cons

Beautiful example of a waterfall development dressed into agile clothes. Still surprised Backbase isn't SAFe certified. Angry shouting customers are releasing their stress towards on call developers. Single person can't make any impact on the company, neither a team of 10. All voices of reason will be moved to a black hole if it doesn't fit a long term agenda. Individual contributors are left alone and their great ideas shut down by the nearest managers. No one has any idea what to do with better skilled developers, could have been much better, but there are no incentives to work on improvements. Lots of empty promises, most coming from CEO during Townhall.

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5.0
Dec 23, 2025
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Pros

One of the best jobs I've ever had. Unfortunately my role got cut due to layoffs but I would have stayed here for years if that weren't the case. Great autonomy to employees, great collaboration, communication and organization. Good leadership.

Cons

Unexpected rounds of layoffs, but it was the case in tech for a while.

2.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

not many exist for sales execs in the US

Cons

lack of product fit in US market, leadership changes direction and strategy often, sales rigor is off the charts (MEDDPICC on steriods, etc)

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