Gareth Filer
About Gareth Filer
Gareth Filer is a Senior Backend Engineer currently working at Backbase in the Netherlands since 2019. He has extensive experience in software architecture and development, having held various roles at companies such as Fiserv, Monitise, and IBM over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at Backbase
Gareth Filer has been employed at Backbase as a Senior Backend Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on backend development, contributing to the company's digital banking solutions. His experience in backend engineering supports the development of robust and scalable applications that enhance user experience in financial services.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Backbase, Gareth Filer held several positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Software Architect at Fiserv from 2018 to 2019, and prior to that, he served as a Software Architect at Monitise from 2016 to 2018. His career also includes roles as a Technical Architect at Target Group and as a Java Developer at Gamma Projects Ltd, where he gained extensive experience in software development and architecture.
Education and Expertise
Gareth Filer studied Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of the West of England from 1996 to 1998. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in software development principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering and architectural roles.
Career Background
Gareth Filer's career spans over two decades in the software engineering field. He began his career as a Software Engineer at Inuk Networks in 2008 and has since held various positions, including Senior Software Engineer at Alito Ltd and Software Architecture and Development Lead at IBM. His diverse experience across multiple companies and roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in software architecture and backend development.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Gareth Filer possesses a strong skill set in backend engineering and software architecture. His experience includes working with Java and various software development methodologies. His roles have required him to design and implement complex systems, ensuring high performance and reliability in software applications.