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39 Ratings
Pros
Nice free lunch with lunch lady who sets everything up (in 4 reviews)
Great culture (and office) in Amsterdam (in 4 reviews)
Cons
R&D department has struggled with periods of high turnover (in 4 reviews)
In de laatste 6 maanden vertrokken er 8 mensen, waaronder de QA leider en de tweede R&D manager in 3 jaar (in 4 reviews)
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"The place to be!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Backbase full-time
Pros
Innovative & collaborative team
A+ work environment
Entrepreneurial company that is going placesCons
Must be a self starter, moderate direction
Advice to Management
Keep building the team with quality talent
Backbase 2016-11-27 19:11 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Sales Win, Developers Left Behind"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Backbase full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Some very dedicated, hard working and nice coworkers who can have fun
Attempting to change the consCons
The demands by upper management can be tough and unforgiving. Corporate centric culture rather than focused on people. Small recognition given to those who put in the time, more about the company succeeding for the good of profits rather than self growth and learning. VERY focused on sales, the number game but disregard actual delivery. Personal life often overlooked and pushed to the side. Although a rather flat hierarchy, a lot of energy is put towards impressing sales and executives because they had the loudest voice and therefore the most power to fire/hire. Employees must expect direct conversations, small amounts of empathy and extended hours/personal time sacrifice.
Advice to Management
Encourage people directly with strong language. Understand not everyone is into the sales/corporate success culture. Understand the different work cultures the business operates within around the world. Be honest and don't try to play on emotions.
Backbase 2017-08-20 23:01 PDTHelpful (10)
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"4 Bosses, No direction"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Backbase full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Free lunch, good healthcare, nice office space
Cons
Below market pay, the lunches aren't really that good, and sometimes there is nothing to do but they make you sit at your desk anyway.
Advice to Management
Pull out of the US. You're clueless about how to operate in the greatest nation on earth.
Backbase 2016-07-14 05:11 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Good Place to work"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Backbase full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Good Place to work.
Lots of new technology, but that does not mean you will work on it.
Very relaxed, you have to be self starter.
Nice people to work with.Cons
High turnover.
No Communication from Management. Sometimes employee feel lost on what is happening and what to do.
Need more quieter office space.Advice to Management
Communicate, Have some career path otherwise people will just leave.
Backbase 2016-02-27 08:14 PSTHelpful (6)
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"Java Integrations Engineer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Backbase full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great company to work with. Very friendly and positive work environment. If you are a software engineer and love to work on latest integration or front end technologies, this is the place. Great place to learn new technologies in an exciting banking domain. They have a great product for financial institutions and the company has a clear vision for taking this product to the next level.
Cons
I do not see any Cons as of now
Advice to Management
Keep the positive culture in the company at all times
Backbase 2015-12-24 18:03 PSTHelpful (2)
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"good idea but not all there"
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Neutral OutlookPros
very good technology and vision of what they want to do
Cons
too much of a custom coding site. lack of technical support. not much work life balance. poor hiring choices. can't seem to get their act together.
Backbase 2015-12-24 02:35 PSTHelpful (3)
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"Backbase in Atlanta is Growing!"
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RecommendsI have been working at Backbase full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
The company is really focused on building a great company culture. They don't want to tell you they are great company like so many companies do. They want you to tell them how they can help you be great.
Cons
Nothing to report at this time.
Backbase 2015-05-27 11:55 PDTHelpful (5)
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"Great Experience to work for a growing company with vision"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Backbase full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Entrepreneurial Spirit
You get an "A" for effort
You are given license to learn, grow and challenge yourself
You have the opportunity to make a "good" product, processes and practices "Best of Breed" in the Global Portal Market
Come grow with us!Cons
Recognition of structure, clear plan and strategy needed (we are working in it)
More interactive communication from management to worker bees is needed (we are working on it)
Reorganization of some who are in management positions whose skills would be better utilized in another capacity is neededAdvice to Management
See the Cons listed above
Backbase 2014-03-04 05:21 PSTHelpful (4)
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"They sell a great product, but poor management."
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No opinion of CEOPros
You have the opportunity to work in a global atmosphere and you can see the potential of growth in the company. Very flexible hours as long as you get your work done.
Cons
The management always changes directions and focus of the company once every five minutes. There is lack of communication with the rest of the company.
Advice to Management
You need to be more people-oriented. Have a focus and direction of the company and keep it and make sure to communicate this to the rest of the company.
Backbase 2011-01-30 10:51 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Lack of strategy and very siloed business"
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Doesn't RecommendNo opinion of CEOI worked at Backbase full-time
Pros
- Big ambitions and vision for the product and client list
- Some incredibly talented people across a number of teams
- Great culture (and office) in AmsterdamCons
- No clear strategy or shared vision
- Siloed regional offices
- Not a collaborative culture internally within some teams / projects
- Lack of support for career progression
- Poor renumerationAdvice to Management
- Define and share a strategy and plan to actually make it happen with the business
- Be more visible in regional offices and ensure the problems there are being addressedBackbase 2017-09-15 07:40 PDT
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