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Contour Software

Software Development Architect - Team Lead

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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:

GNT Systems

is headquartered in Kirchheim bei München, Germany, develops and deploys a variety of software solutions (Manufacturing Execution Software [MES], Tool Management Software [TMS], and Computer Aided Manufacturing/Design Software [CAD/CAM]) to manufacturing customers across several industries. With 30 years of experience +1000 maintenance customers, +2000 users and +20,000 connected machines, GNT is one of the most comprehensive providers for the digitalization of production

The Position:
We are seeking an experienced Software Architect / Team Lead to drive software quality, architectural consistency, and technical excellence across multiple development projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on development expertise with leadership skills to guide teams in building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software solutions..

The selected candidate shall work out of Contour Software Islamabad resource center office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.

Key Responsibilities:

Take overall ownership of software quality across all phases of development — from design and coding to testing and deployment.
Analyze and optimize existing codebases (C#, VB.NET, .NET Framework, React, MS SQL) for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Conduct detailed code reviews, refactorings, and performance optimizations in collaboration with development teams.
Define, establish, and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines across teams.
Design and implement comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, and system testing), including automation frameworks.
Introduce and maintain metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor code quality and manage technical debt.
Work closely with DevOps to improve build, release, and deployment pipelines for stability and continuous integration.
Lead and mentor development teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability within the organization.
Remain hands-on in development, particularly in areas of refactoring, code optimization, and architectural improvements.
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Technical Expertise:

Several years of professional experience in software development using C#, .NET, and MS SQL (React experience preferred).
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and clean code principles.
Strong background in test automation, CI/CD, and continuous delivery practices.
Experience working with Azure DevOps / MS DevOps for source control, pipelines, and project management.
Proficiency in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system optimization.
Leadership & Soft Skills:
Proven experience leading or mentoring software development teams.
Analytical and structured approach with a strong focus on quality and maintainability.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align technical direction across teams.
Capable of balancing strategic architectural oversight with hands-on technical execution.
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Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in multi-technology environments or legacy system modernization.
Exposure to cloud-based architecture (Azure or AWS).
Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative development practices.

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.

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