Senior App Developer

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

About Furlong:
Furlong is an education technology company providing a full suite of MIS (Management Information Systems) products for independent schools. Our flagship product is called SchoolBase. Based out of Andover, UK, we are on a two-fold mission:

To create an organisation where worthy people are inspired to learn, grow, thrive, and have fulfilling careers. To enable independent schools to fulfil their potential by providing quality
software and unparalleled support.

Although we are a small and autonomous company, we are also part of a network of over 200 similar business units around the world who are connected and collaborate by sharing best practices to help one another grow. Our parent company, Volaris Group, is a buy and forever-hold investor in vertical market software and this provides an advantage for Furlong as we can offer customers and employees long-term stability and a culture of long-term thinking, all backed by a promise that Furlong will never be sold.

Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior App Developer to join our development team and help us propel our SchoolBase mobile apps. The ideal candidate will have strong logical and analytical thinking, excellent problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and an ability to develop quality software quickly. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that meet business needs and enhance user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications.

Collaborate with team members to identify requirements and define system functionalities.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and scalability.

Participate in code reviews, contributing to best practices and continuous improvement.

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Contribute to a positive team environment through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience with 10+ years preferred

5+ years of experience with React and React Native

• 10+ years of professional experience in front-end development or mobile app development

Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Ability to maintain and enhance well-structured and scalable codebases

Expert knowledge of React concepts

• TSX/JSX
• Props and State
• Composition
• Component Lifecycles and Hooks (useState, useCallback, etc.)
• Optimization methods (i.e., memorization/virtualized components)
• Network/API access using React Query Axios

Expert knowledge of React Native

• Specifics concepts such as core/native components and virtualized DOM

A good eye for design - especially using Material Design 3 and React Native Paper

• Git and source control
• Familiarity with consuming REST APIs
  

Why Join Us?

Be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values customer-centric solutions.

Opportunity to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and company success through creation of great software.

Competitive compensation package and unprecedented professional development opportunities throughout the Volaris Group network.

If you are passionate about building great software products, forming strong customer relationships, and being part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for the role.

Exciting Benefits we offer:

Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents

Parents Medical Coverage

Provident Fund

Employee Performance-based bonuses

Home Internet Subsidy

Conveyance Allowance

Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]

Child Care Facility

Company Provided Lunch/Dinner

Professional Development Budget

Recreational area for in-house games

Sporadic On-shore training opportunities

Friendly work environment

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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.