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:
Since 1976, NorthStar has provided utilities with cost-effective solutions for real-world challenges. Offering customer information & billing systems, customer engagement solutions, mobile workforce management and more, NorthStar proudly serves over 200 diverse utility providers and municipalities across North America and the Caribbean; depended on daily by over 3.5M active users. Backed by more than 45 years of customer driven innovation, NorthStar stands as a testament to enduring innovation and strategic excellence; with a team dedicated to providing solutions that empower communities. NorthStar is pleased to offer a comprehensive enterprise solution that supports customer service excellence at every touch-point.
URL: https://www.northstarutilities.com/
The Position:
We are looking for Junior Software Developers (Java) to join one of our R&D teams. The selected candidates will be trained for 3 to 3.5 months to become good developers capable of working on enterprise-level applications. After the end of the internship period, there is a good possibility of full-time employment based on satisfactory performance during the internship.
The chosen individuals will work out of the Contour Software Lahore / Islamabad resource center office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Good programming concepts.
• Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Comfortable with SQL queries and basic database development concepts.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and principles.
• Experience or knowledge of Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of REST APIs.
• Experience and knowledge of Git.
• A quick learner, with attention to detail, and a commitment to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Good to have knowledge of frontend development with HTML and CSS.
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
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Excellent English communication skills
- Good programming concepts
- Strong competency in data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Comfort with SQL queries and basic database development concepts
- Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Experience or knowledge of Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
- Knowledge of REST APIs
- Experience or knowledge of Git
- Ability to learn quickly, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of frontend development with HTML and CSS
Contour Software Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Contour Software and has not been reviewed or approved by Contour Software.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical coverage extends to employees and dependents, with parent coverage included in some packages. Feedback suggests these family-oriented protections are a standout aspect of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Provident-fund or retirement plans and life insurance are part of the package. These elements are positioned as core financial safeguards for employees.
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Parental & Family Support — Childcare support is highlighted among the benefits. These provisions align with a package geared toward stability for employees with dependents.
Contour Software Insights
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.
