Senior Azure Developer

Job Summary
Contour Software, a rapidly growing subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join its newly formed Data Aggregation (DART) team based in Karachi. With over 2,000 employees across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, Contour operates as part of a global enterprise software conglomerate present in more than 100 countries. The company offers professionals the chance to develop long-term careers working on a diverse range of market-leading vertical-market enterprise solutions. The Greenstone division, under Constellation’s Volaris group, focuses on integrated software solutions for the agriculture sector, helping grain industry co-ops optimize their business through configurable systems in business management, commodity management, agronomy, and trading.

This role involves full-stack development across multiple products and integration projects, working closely with the division’s R&D teams. The ideal candidate will be proficient in modern web and cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure, and will contribute to building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support full-stack web applications using modern frameworks and cloud services.
- Utilize Microsoft Azure technologies such as Azure App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure SQL/Cosmos DB.
- Design, build, and maintain REST APIs, microservices, and serverless solutions on Azure.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps integrated with Git repositories.
- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and QA teams to deliver secure and efficient software solutions.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud applications for performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Integrate multiple services and support legacy ERP-based systems as part of broader system integration efforts.
- Acquire domain-specific knowledge and stay current with relevant technology stacks to enhance contribution.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a relevant technical training certificate.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in enterprise software application development.
- Strong expertise in C# and .NET Core/Framework development.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services, including App Services, Functions, Key Vault, Storage, and Service Bus.
- Solid understanding of Azure AD, authentication/authorization mechanisms, and security best practices.
- Knowledge of cloud-native design principles and microservices architecture.
- Front-end development skills with HTML5, CSS3, Angular, and Bootstrap.
- Proficient in creating and consuming RESTful APIs, WCF, and SOAP-based web services.
- Strong database skills with MS SQL Server, SQL query writing, and ORM frameworks.
- Excellent grasp of Object-Oriented design and implementation.
- Proven ability to deliver business requirements accurately within tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Contour Software offers a competitive salary package along with comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their dependents, including parents. Additional benefits include provident fund contributions, performance-based bonuses, home internet subsidies, conveyance allowance, and a profit-sharing plan for tenured employees. Life insurance, child care facilities, company-provided meals, and a professional development budget are also provided. Employees benefit from access to recreational areas, occasional on-shore training, a supportive work environment, and leave encashment options.

Contour is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful workplace free from discrimination. The company encourages applications from individuals with special needs and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative software solutions within a globally recognized enterprise software group, supporting growth and excellence in the agriculture technology sector.