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:
Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions in 17 vertical industries. Within each vertical market, Jonas boasts a group of market-leading brands, all of which are respected and longstanding leaders within their own domain. Jonas is an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) - publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CSU. Constellation Software Inc. acquires, maintains, supports and enhances software systems for life. This position is part of our Jonas Club ERP's global R&D team. Worldwide over 2,200 clubs in more than 17 countries, with memberships ranging from 100 to 20,000, utilize the Jonas Club ERP Software to build and enrich member relationships, increase revenues, and decrease costs.
The Position:
We are seeking to hire a Trainee Software Developer to be a member of its R&D team. The selected candidate would progress from training to apprenticeship, to potentially a full-time permanent employment role in the Contour Software Karachi/Lahore 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
• Can work in the 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM shift timings. (Onsite role)
• New/Recent/Soon to Graduate Computer Science & Software Engineering graduates are encouraged to apply
• Familiar with the software development lifecycle and its application
• Must have good programming knowledge with Object Oriented Programming techniques.
• Strong knowledge with C#, ASP.NET, Angular, and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs.
• Should be passionate to work on a diverse range of tech stacks
• Knowledge of different application types/architecture
• Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
A quick learner, with attention to detail, and the commitment to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices.
Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Key Competencies:
• Attention to detail
• Data collection, management, and analysis
• Problem analysis and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• 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
- Ability to work 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM shift (onsite)
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Good programming knowledge with Object Oriented Programming techniques
- Strong knowledge of C#
- Strong knowledge of ASP.NET
- Strong knowledge of Angular
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices
- Willingness to work on a diverse range of tech stacks
- New/recent/soon-to-graduate candidates encouraged to apply
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.
