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 Trainee 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.
Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and principles.
Experience or knowledge of Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
Comfortable with SQL queries and basic database development concepts.
Knowledge of REST APIs.
Knowledge of Git.
A quick learner, with attention to detail, and a commitment to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices
Good to have knowledge of frontend development with HTML and CSS.
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/MS in Computer Science or related field
- Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and principles
- Experience or knowledge of Java, Spring, Spring Boot
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Comfortable with SQL queries and basic database development concepts
- Knowledge of REST APIs
- Knowledge of Git
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- A quick learner, attention to detail, and commitment to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices
- Frontend development with HTML and CSS
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.
