About this role
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:
This position primarily involves .NET development work on our core ERP modules, built on WinForms and VB.NET, and will evolve, as per need, to other tools including web development. It also involves database designing/programming and working on development patterns. The candidate must have strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; the ability to perform comfortably and responsibly in a fast-paced work environment; the ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; and the ability to work as a team member, as well as independently. The successful hires will work from the Contour Software Karachi office as part of the resource-center team that is an extension of the division-based R&D department.
Skills Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, information systems, or equivalent technical degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in developing WinForms applications using .NET (VB.NET and/or C#).
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, design principles, and software architecture.
Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including:
Writing complex queries
Designing and optimizing stored procedures
Performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Experience working with third-party UI components, such as Infragistics or similar frameworks.
Hands-on experience with multithreaded and/or asynchronous programming concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, due to frequent interaction with North American team members.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS)
Working knowledge of LINQ, WCF, and service-oriented architectures
Experience using Git for source control and Jira or similar tools for issue tracking
Prior experience designing, creating, and consuming REST or SOAP APIs
Exposure to web development technologies (ASP.NET, modern web frameworks)
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
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.