Senior Full Stack Developer

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:
EWS Group has been providing solutions to our customer's complex problems for over a decade. We understand business is more than just materials, resources and spreadsheets - it's people. This is demonstrated in our commitment to developing and working only with solutions that improve the experience of all the people involved in your business.

The Position:

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who can provide the technical expertise to create enhancements, code corrections, and add new functionality for the EWS Group product line. Software Developers fulfill both the support and development programming roles and work in teams with other developers, product analysts and management when appropriate.

The chosen candidate will work out of the Contour Software Lahore resource centre office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop software using C++, C#, Angular, HTML, Swift, SQL.
• Deliver fixes, enhancements, interfaces, and new systems in accordance with expected, and committed schedules
• Prepare estimates for enhancements and/or new development. Work with Product Managers, Senior Developers, Product Analysts and/or other subject matter experts as necessary to determine project scope and methodology
• Review the code of other developers’ fixes, enhancements, interfaces, and new systems. Offering suggestions, alternatives or spotting problematic code
• Learn and use team/infrastructure and EWS Group standards for all phases of product development. Understand design and implementation of existing systems and apply necessary enhancements where required
• Contribute to customer satisfaction by ensuring accuracy, quality and responsive delivery times in all duties. Perform thorough unit testing and ensure that software developed integrates into the core system
• Diligently manage all source code changes using the assigned version control tools. Document all development updates accurately within the company’s issue tracking systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience developing and supporting software applications in a Windows environment desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in programming, software engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience and/or demonstrated development skills
• Experience participating in a team-based agile software development environment preferred
• Experience developing database applications using the SQL data manipulation language
• Familiarity with relational database management system concepts and constructs
• Experience developing software using one or more of the following: SQL Server, C#, .NET, C++
• Sound knowledge of object-oriented development concepts
• Strong problem solving, technical, application / system troubleshooting skills with the ability to think clearly and resolve issues efficiently under pressure
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools required
• Ability to learn and master new technology and is personally committed to continuously improve through self-development
• Flexibility in design and development approach, with ability to adapt to different styles for different projects
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to cope successfully with diversity and complexity in a dynamic environment
• Adaptable to changing schedules and priorities as needed
• Patience, flexibility and an ability to handle pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Strong interpersonal and team relationship skills; able to work well individually or as part of team
• Desire to provide outstanding products and customer service. Focuses on project quality, completeness and thoroughness
• Must show initiative by offering ideas to help improve the department
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality concerning development projects
• Ability to learn on the fly and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity when facing new problems

Soft skills:

Functional/Technical Skills

Problem Solving

Learning on the Fly

Team Work

Self-Development

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.