Job Description

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

Founded in 1988, Hellenic Systems Ltd specialises in providingcutting-edgesolutions for the food and manufacturing industries. Today, we serve over 170 food factories across the UK and Europe, covering everything from primary processing to added-value operations.

As a UK-based manufacturer of specialised computer systems, one of our core strengths lies in our ability to deliver diverse application design solutions while also offering standardised packages. Our experience, combined with innovative development, ensures that our clientsbenefitfrom advanced technology built on enduring core values thatremaincrucial to success.

We take pride in our flexible approach to system solutions. While most of our systems are constructed from standard modules, we excel at tailoring solutions to fit our clients' specific needs. Over the years, our software offerings have grown to include a wide range of packaged modules that address most operational requirements. When our standard packagesaren'ta perfect fit, we collaborate closely with our clients to analyse, design, and develop customised solutions that meet their unique needs.

The Position

We areseekinga highly skilled Embedded Software Developer with strongexpertisein C/C++, .NET, SQL Server, andAI driven software developmentpractices to join our development team.

The successful candidate willbe responsible fordesigning, developing, andmaintainingembedded software solutions that power our industrial systems and terminal line technologies. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent communication to collaborate effectively across hardware, software, and client-facing teams.

The individual will thrive in a technically challenging environment, working on both new product development and legacy system enhancement, while ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability in real-world industrial environments.

The Company promotes a cohesive working environment, where all employees should be prepared to help andassistwith the work of teams other than their own, to ensure the best and most efficient service is provided to our customers. This culture enables opportunities for learning and development which should be embraced.The successful hire will work from the Contour Software Lahore office as part of the resource-centerteam that is an extension of the division-based R&D department.

Job Responsibilities

Embedded Software Development

• Design, develop, andmaintainembedded software using C and C++.

• Develop low-level drivers and hardware interface logic.

• Integrate embedded systems with higher-level .NET applications and backend services.

AI-DrivenSystem Development

• Contributeto the design and integration of AI-powered features within embedded and connected systems.

• Integrate AI/ML APIs and servicesintoour software solutions(e.g., vision, OCR, anomaly detection, predictive analytics) into applications.

• Support deployment of AI-driven capabilities in industrial environments.

• Collaborate withwiderteam to embed intelligent automation into system workflows.

Application & System Integration

• Develop supporting applications and APIs using .NET (C#).

• Integrate systems with SQL Server databases for transactional and reporting functions.

• Ensure seamless communication between embedded devices, scanners, printers, PLCs, and backend systems.

CI/CD & DevOps

• Implement andmaintainCI/CD pipelines for embedded and application software.

• Manage version control and automated testing processes.

• Support structured deployment practices acrosson-premiseand cloud-connected environments.

Code Quality & Testing

• Produce clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

• Conduct peer code reviews and follow development standards.

• Develop automated tests and validation procedures.

• Debug complexhardware-softwareintegration issues.

Legacy System Management

• Introducenew features while providing support to the clients

• Refactor andmoderniselegacy embedded codebases.

• Improve performance, reliability, and scalability.

Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

• Document system architecture, AI integration points, and deployment processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

Education:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, ora relatedfield.

Experience:Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development and industrial systems.

Technical Expertise

Embedded Development:

• Strongproficiencyin C and C++

• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments

• Hardware interface experience (serial, TCP/IP, USB, GPIO, etc.)

• Experience integrating with industrial devices (scanners, printers, PLCs, weighing systems)

Application Development:

• Strong experience with .NET (C#)

• API development and service integration

• Experience working with Windows-based industrial systems

AI Software Development Skills (Essential / Strongly Preferred)

• Experience integrating AI/ML APIs into production systems

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot,Codex, Cursor etc.)

• Understanding of AI-driven product development lifecycle (AI-DLC)

• Experience consuming AI services (OCR, computer vision, NLP, anomaly detection, etc.)

• Ability to evaluate and integrate AI models into business workflows

• Knowledge of performance considerations when deploying AI in constrained or embedded environments

Database:

• SQL Server

• T-SQL

• Schema design and performanceoptimisation

CI/CD & DevOps:

• Experience with Git

• CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar)

• Automated builds and deployment strategies

• Familiarity withcontainerisation(Docker) isadvantageous

Code Quality &Optimisation

• Refactoring legacy code

• Debugging complex system-level issues

• Performance tuning andoptimisation

Software Engineering:

• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns

• Secure coding practices

• Experience working in Agile environments

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong independent working capability

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Logical and analytical mindset

• High attention to detail

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Comfortable working directly with stakeholders whenrequired

Desirable

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of hardware troubleshooting

• Web application development

• Experience with cloud-connected embedded systems

Personal Characteristics

• Accurate, with high attention to detail

• Self-improvement and ability to learn on the fly

• Logical and analytical, with a methodical approach to problem-solving

• Self-motivated,resourcefuland keen to learn and share knowledge

• Able to remain calm under pressure

• Energy and enthusiasm

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.