Job Description

We are looking for a Software Developer, to work out of the Contour Software Karachi resource center office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department who will be responsible for:

• Aid QA/support in replicating customer issues and recommending solutions or more information required as needed.
• Debugging issues through all our technology layers to determine correct source of problem.
• Read existing code and translate into user terms about what the system is doing.
• Implement new features making appropriate changes to all technology layers of the system.
• Recognize shortcomings of designs and approaches by anticipating downstream effects.
• Taking the lead in the requirements and design phase to ensure system integrity of the planned features/changes.
• Offer phased or simplified approaches to better meet the client needs in a timely fashion.
• Reporting progress and issues to management team proactively.
• Create proper documentation for changes.
• Ensure no lost code or adverse interactions when merging code developed in one branch to another.
• Working as part of a team which includes in-house software engineers and in-house QA engineers on the day-to-day execution of all duties to meet committed delivery dates.

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of the following:
  • C++, C# .Net, WinForms.
  • Oracle/SQL Server exposure.
  • HTML/ASPX/JavaScript (knowledge of Node and Angular is helpful).
  • Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server.
• Strong analytical focus with the ability to identify source of problem by looking at logs, code, database entries, etc., to identify the root cause.
• Experience with an enterprise level application.
• Expertise in developing documentation for proposed changes.
• Expertise in ensuring completeness of code by executing test cases prior to check-in.
• Must be able to write and execute SQL queries to verify data in Oracle and SQL Server.
• Experience utilizing defect tracking tools and configuration management systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills with ability to communicate with different business units and clients appropriately.
• Exceptional focus on detail with respect to documentation and communication.
• Strong positive attitude and ability to stay calm when faced with deadlines and stress.
• Domain experience / familiarity with utility industry or billing is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to independently learn new technologies