Trainee Software 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!

Trainee Software Developer – Contour

The Position

We are looking for Trainee Software Developers to join one of our R&D teams. The selected candidates will be trained for 3 to 6 months to become good developers capable of working on enterprise-level applications. Following the completion of the internship period, there is a good chance of securing full-time employment based on satisfactory performance during the internship.

The chosen individuals will work out of the Contour Software 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.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Good programming concepts and knowledge of Java, .NET, or Python programming.
• Good programming concepts and knowledge of frontend programming with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Strong relational database concepts with SQL queries.
• Strong knowledge of different code generation AI tools, LLM, and Machine Learning concepts.
• Good knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and their use in software development.
• Good knowledge of AI-assisted development tools, such as code generation or productivity tools such as Github Copilot, Cursor etc.
• Good knowledge of SQL Server.
• Good level of knowledge of REST APIs.
• A quick learner, with attention to detail, and a commitment to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  
  

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.