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 Kinetic student accommodation, conferencing, and hospitality products.
The Position:
The division is looking to hire one SQA Trainee to the team. The selected interns would progress from training to apprenticeship, to potentially a full-time permanent employment role in the Contour Software Karachi office, working as part of the resource-center team, as an extension of the onshore R&D team.
Required Skills & Experience:
University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or related discipline.
New/Recent/Soon to Graduate Computer Science & Software Engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
Familiar with the software development lifecycle and software quality assurance & testing concepts.
Must have good programming/scripting knowledge and skills. Object-Oriented Programming is preferred.
Knowledge and exposure to writing and executing SQL queries.
Knowledge of automation testing tools is a plus.
Knowledge of different application types/architecture.
Ability to evaluate a system, understand complexities, identify weaknesses/bottlenecks.
Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Key Competencies:
Attention to detail
Data collection, management, and analysis
Problem analysis and problem-solving
Planning and organizing
Judgment
Decision-making
Teamwork
Ability to think and work independently
Energetic and a "can-do” attitude
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
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
- New/Recent/Soon-to-Graduate Computer Science or Software Engineering students encouraged to apply
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and software quality assurance and testing concepts
- Programming/scripting knowledge and skills
- Object-oriented programming (preferred)
- Knowledge and exposure to writing and executing SQL queries
- Knowledge of automation testing tools
- Knowledge of different application types and architectures
- Ability to evaluate systems, understand complexities, and identify weaknesses and bottlenecks
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Attention to detail, data collection/management/analysis, planning, decision-making, teamwork
What We Do
Talent Management Solutions helps build great organizations through intentional, people-centered practices. They partner with executive leaders to align HR strategy with business goals, delivering tailored, results-driven solutions that cultivate inclusive, high-performing workplaces where employees thrive and organizations flourish. Their services include HR consulting, executive search, talent strategy, and organizational development to drive overall business success.
