James Christian
About James Christian
James Christian is a Lead Principal Software Engineer at Backbase, with extensive experience in software development and management roles across various companies. He has a strong background in cloud-native technologies and has contributed to digital innovation through presentations and training.
Work at Backbase
James Christian has held multiple roles at Backbase, starting as Development Manager from 2017 to 2018. He progressed to Development Director from 2018 to 2021, and served as Interim Product Director for nine months in 2019. Currently, he is the Lead Principal Software Engineer, a position he has held since 2021. His tenure at Backbase has been marked by significant contributions to the development of cloud-native technologies and SaaS solutions.
Education and Expertise
James Christian studied Computer Science at Cardiff University from 1998 to 2001, where he earned a degree in the field. His expertise includes cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and software engineering. He develops training materials aimed at enhancing the skills of development teams, focusing on modern technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and AWS.
Background
James Christian began his career as a Systems Analyst and Software Engineer at Yes Television from 2001 to 2003. He then worked at NDS Limited as Development Team Lead for five years. His experience includes various roles at THE NET-A-PORTER GROUP, where he advanced from Development Manager to Senior Technical Architect. He also served as CTO at Big Clever Learning in 2016 before joining Backbase.
Achievements
James Christian has presented at notable events such as Google I/O and WPP Stream, representing his company in discussions on digital innovation. He collaborates on designing next-generation solutions to enhance the production-readiness of SaaS products. His work spans both traditional enterprise environments and startup settings, showcasing his versatility in the tech industry.