About this SQA Trainee role at Contour Software
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 Premier Construction - a division of Constellation Software Inc. – is the market-leading cloud-based integrated construction management solution, for mid-sized General Contractors, Design Builders and Land Developers. Constellation companies are leading developers of technology solutions for vertical markets in North America, Europe and Australia. Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 8000 customers worldwide in 15 countries. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean.
The Position:
The division is looking to hire a Interns/FreshGrads to be a member of its QA team. The selected Intern would progress from training to apprenticeship, to potentially a full-time permanent employment role in the Contour Software Lahore office, working as part of the resource-center team, as an extension of the onshore R&D team.
Required Skills & Experience:
University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or related discipline.
New/Recent/Soon to Graduate Computer Science & Software Engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
Familiar with the software development lifecycle and software quality assurance & testing concepts.
Must have good programming/scripting knowledge and skills. Object-Oriented Programming is preferred.
Knowledge and exposure to writing and executing SQL queries.
Knowledge of automation testing tools is a plus.
Knowledge of different application types/architecture.
Ability to evaluate a system, understand complexities, identify weaknesses/bottlenecks.
Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Key Competencies:
Attention to detail
Data collection, management, and analysis
Problem analysis and problem-solving
Planning and organizing
Judgment
Decision-making
Teamwork
Ability to think and work independently
Energetic and a "can-do” attitude
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.
