About Contour
Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.
As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.
What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!
The Division:
Kinetic Solutions is a part of the Volaris operating group of Constellation Software Inc. It is a leading provider of comprehensive (ERP) software solutions for student accommodation, conference and event management to Higher Education institutions, venues and conference centers.
Headquartered in Milton Keynes, UK, with additional offices in Boston, U.S. and Auckland, New Zealand. More than 260 customers in the UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, Sweden and Australia use different combinations of the Kinetic student accommodation, conferencing and hospitality products.
The Position
The division is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to be a member of our R&D team to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development. The chosen individual will work out of the Contour Software Karachi resource center office as an extension of the Kinetic division R&D department.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical Degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
Strong understanding of software development principles, programming concepts, and best practices.
Strong expertise in database design, SQL development, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Solid knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML, XML, JSON, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
Proven good experience developing web applications using the .NET Framework and ASP.NET Web Forms.
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present ideas and technical solutions.
Experience working in Agile environments, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and team discussions.
Positive attitude, high energy, and a proactive "can-do" mindset.
Exciting Benefits we offer:
- Market-leading Salary
- Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
- Parents Medical Coverage
- Provident Fund
- Employee Performance-based bonuses
- Home Internet Subsidy
- Conveyance Allowance
- Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
- Life Benefit
- Child Care Facility
- Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
- Professional Development Budget
- Recreational area for in-house games
- Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
- Friendly work environment
- Leave Encashment
Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.
In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in software development
- Strong understanding of software development principles, programming concepts, and best practices
- Expertise in database design, SQL development, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML, XML, JSON, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
- Experience developing web applications using the .NET Framework and ASP.NET Web Forms
- Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in Agile environments (sprint planning, daily stand-ups)
What We Do
Contour Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), specializing in IT services and consulting. The company provides augmented teams of professional IT staff to support 245 business units within CSI, helping them implement, support, extend, and enhance the mission-critical enterprise systems that power thousands of medium and large businesses and public institutions globally.
