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 DivisionHuntington Business Systems (HBS) is a leading provider of Time and Attendance Management Software for small, medium, and large organizations across various industries. HBS delivers a fully customizable cloud-based solution with outstanding performance and flexibility on the market today. The software can be tailored to meet the needs of complex payroll policies and other unique requirements to reduce organization costs and minimize riskThe PositionFor the HBS team, we are seeking a skilled SQL Database Developer with Oracle PL/SQL expertise with at least 3 to 5 years of experience. The candidate will have a strong background in database development and administration, as well as some experience with Azure deployment for database and server management. The selected candidate will work out of the Contour Software Karachi office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.Roles and Responsibilities• Database Development:o Write complex SQL and Oracle PL/SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.o Optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and schema refinement.o Create new database jobs for different purposes (e.g., email recipients when any process fails).o Hands-on knowledge of .NET Framework and C#.• Database Administration:o Monitor and maintain database health, performance, and security.o Perform regular database backups and recovery.o Implement and maintain disaster recovery solutions.• Data Integration and ETL:o Develop and maintain ETL processes to import and export data between systems.o Ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple databases and systems.• Collaboration and Support:o Use Azure DevOps for source control, automated builds, and deployments.o Provide support and troubleshooting for database-related issues.o Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for database development.Required Skills and Qualifications• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS) like SQL Server, or Oracle.• Good understanding of Oracle databases.• Experience with database design, normalization, and performance tuning.• Experienced in writing optimized T-SQL and PL/SQL queries.• Knowledge of Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or SQL Server on Azure VMs and Azure Oracle Linux VMs (Knowledge of Azure Oracle Linux VMs will be a plus point).• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.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.
