About Contour
Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.
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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.
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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
Optiviq's OptiVision suite, with over 800 applications, streamlines production planning, order fulfillment, and logistics management. Widely used across pulp and paper mills in Canada, Europe, India, Mexico, Middle East, South America, and the U.S., it enhances operational efficiency and provides a competitive advantage in the industry.
The Position
We are looking for an SQA Team Lead to join the Optiviq R&D team. This role requires expertise in both manual and automation testing, along with proven experience in leading QA teams, defining testing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of product releases, mentoring team members, and driving continuous improvement in QA practices.
Working out of the Contour Software Karachi office, the Team Lead will collaborate closely with colleagues in Karachi as well as distributed teams in the US.
Required Qualifications & Skills
β’ 5+ years of experience in software QA, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
β’ Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and QA methodologies.
β’ Proven ability to lead and mentor QA engineers, delegate tasks, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
β’ Experience with functional, regression, and user acceptance testing in enterprise environments.
β’ Skilled in test planning, test case design, and defect management across the release cycle.
β’ Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders including developers, product owners, and US-based teams.
β’ Hands-on experience with build deployments, test environment setup, and release readiness.
β’ Working knowledge of SQL for validation and troubleshooting.
β’ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
β’ Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills
β’ Familiarity with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) and an interest in expanding automation coverage.
β’ Experience testing REST APIs with tools like Postman or Swagger.
β’ Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and collaboration with DevOps.
β’ Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Azure DevOps Test Plans).
β’ Prior experience working with US-based or other English-speaking teams.
β’ Interest in QA process improvements and establishing best practices.
Exciting Benefits we offer:
Market-leading Salary
Medical Coverage β 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. Weβre 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, weβve 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.