Chris Ellis
About Chris Ellis
Chris Ellis is a Senior Director of Engineering currently at Backbase, with previous experience at Mambu and Derivco Sports. He has a strong background in software development and engineering management, with expertise in cloud development and agile methodologies.
Work at Backbase
Chris Ellis serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Backbase, a role he has held since 2024. His responsibilities include overseeing the direction, architecture, delivery, and quality of software products and services. He focuses on building resilient teams and creating solutions that meet customer and stakeholder needs. His position in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, allows him to leverage his extensive experience in engineering leadership.
Previous Experience at Mambu
Before joining Backbase, Chris Ellis worked at Mambu as the Senior Director of Engineering for eight months in Amsterdam. In this role, he was responsible for the direction, architecture, delivery, and quality of software products. He ensured compliance and security standards were met within the software development processes, contributing to the overall success of the engineering team.
Career at Derivco Sports
Chris Ellis held the position of Head of Development - Trading at Derivco Sports from 2018 to 2022 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. His role involved leading development efforts within the trading domain, where he applied his expertise in cloud development and agile methodologies. This position allowed him to further develop his leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
Education and Expertise
Chris Ellis studied at Rhodes University, where he earned a B.Sc in Computer Science and Information Systems from 2002 to 2004. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software development and engineering leadership. He possesses expertise in cloud development, databases, application engineering, and agile methodologies, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Background in Software Development
Chris Ellis has a diverse background in software development, with experience spanning over a decade. He began his career as a Software Developer at Real People from 2006 to 2009. He then progressed through various roles, including Software Developer at Northdoor plc, Senior Software Developer/Team Lead at Win Technologies, and Solutions Architect/Engineering Manager at Win Technologies. His career reflects a strong trajectory in engineering and team leadership.