Trainee - Mobile 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

The Division:

Dealer Information Systems Corporation (Client) is a leading business management software provider to agricultural, construction, truck refrigeration and lift truck dealers in North America. Founded in 1980, and based in Bellingham WA (USA); we are a team of 100+ professionals who help customers with Software, Hardware and Network Management so they don't have to deal with many vendors but just one full-service company.

Division Profile:

The Position

The division is looking for a Trainee Mobile Developer to join its team and assist in the development and maintenance of its mobile applications that meet both technical requirements and business objectives.

The chosen individual will work out of the Contour Software Lahore resource center office as an extension of the division-based R&D department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of high-quality code that meets functional requirements, is easy to maintain, and provides a positive user experience.
• Follow technical direction, best practices, and coding standards set by senior developers.
• Learn and apply appropriate technologies to design scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Communicate with team members to troubleshoot issues, gather context, and ensure satisfaction with mobile solutions.
• Address technical challenges and issues that arise during the development process with guidance from senior developers.
• Work closely with other team members, including product owners, designers, and other developers, to translate project requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, identify bugs, and prevent technical debt.
• Participate in agile planning and stand-up meetings as necessary.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical Degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of mobile development, preferably with some experience in React Native.
• Familiarity with mobile UI/UX standards and design principles.
• Basic understanding of testing mobile applications and enterprise software through manual and automated techniques/unit test frameworks.
• Good knowledge of RESTful APIs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and principles.
• Ability to learn and apply industry-standard technologies.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in applications efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Basic understanding of unit tests, performing code reviews, and ensuring the quality and reliability of code.
• Adaptable and willing to continuously learn and stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with stakeholders, and conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with mobile analytics tools and performance monitoring is a plus.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (including Scrum and Kanban).
• Excellent written and 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.