Vikas Grover
About Vikas Grover
Vikas Grover is a Senior Backend Engineer and Lead Developer currently working at Backbase in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has extensive experience in backend development, having previously held positions at various organizations including Central 1 Credit Union, CGI, and Aavri.
Work at Backbase
Vikas Grover has been employed at Backbase since 2020, serving as a Senior Backend Engineer and Lead Developer. In this role, he leads regular client meetings to discuss design and technical solutions. He provides technical leadership in integrating core banking APIs with third-party APIs, ensuring seamless functionality and performance. Additionally, Grover mentors junior team members, fostering their technical development and leadership skills within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role at Backbase, Vikas Grover held several positions in software development. He worked at Central 1 Credit Union as a Senior Developer Analyst for three months in 2015. He then joined BC Liquor Distribution Branch as a Senior Backend Developer from 2016 to 2017. Grover continued his career at CGI as a Senior Backend Developer from 2017 to 2019, followed by a position at Aavri as a Senior Backend Engineer and Lead Developer for ten months in 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a seven-year tenure at Syscon Justice Systems, where he held various roles including Technical Designer and Development Lead.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Grover studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) from 2007 to 2009, where he completed a course in Java and Web Applications Development. This educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in backend development and technical leadership roles throughout his career.
Career Timeline
Vikas Grover's career spans multiple organizations and roles in the software development field. He began his career at Eagle Professional Resources as a Software Developer from 2012 to 2014. He then worked at Overwaitea Food Group as a Senior Developer from 2015 to 2016, followed by a brief stint at Central 1 Credit Union in 2015. His subsequent roles included positions at BC Liquor Distribution Branch, CGI, Aavri, and ultimately Backbase, where he has been since 2020.