Senior SQA Automation Analyst
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:
Agronomix, a division of Volaris(an operating group of Constellation Software Inc.), software is used by researchers, universities, and agricultural corporations in over 40 countries to streamline crop research, manage complex trials, and accelerate the development of high-yielding, resilient crop varieties and hybrids. Key software lines include:
Genovix®: Their modern, cloud-enabled, flagship platform designed for end-to-end plant breeding, field trial management, seed inventory tracking, and multi-location statistical analysis. It transitions breeders from isolated, subjective workflows to a collaborative, data-driven framework.
AGROBASE Generation II®: A widely establishedlegacy data management and statistical analysis software system used for decades by global plant breeders to track breeding lines, pedigree data, and field experiments.
The Position:
We are seeking aSeniorSQA Automation Analyst with significant experience, expertiseand interest in Automated Testing. The position will work as part of an onshore-offshore QA team, reporting into the R&D Department's management. The ideal candidate must possessthe technical tenacity requiredfor test automation of complex applications.
The successful hire will be locatedand work out of the Contour Software Lahore/Islamabad/Karachi office, working as part of the resource-center team, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.
Job Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software testing, with at least 4 recent years focused on test automation across the complete testing lifecycle
Proven expertisein architecting, building, and maintaining keyword-driven, data-driven, and hybrid test automation frameworks
Hands-on experience automating desktop and mobile applications using Appium, MS WinAppDriver, and/or SmartBearTestComplete
Demonstrated ability to leveragegenerative AI tools and LLMs (such as GitHub Copilot) to accelerate test script development, refactoring, and debugging
Experience implementing AI-driven self-healing test automation capabilities to reduce script maintenance caused by UI updates
Skill in utilizingAI-powered solutions to automatically generate test scenarios, edge cases, and test data directly from user stories and business requirements
Ability to utilizeAI and machine learning tools for analyzing test results, identifyingflaky tests, and summarizing failure patterns
Proficiencyin integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines utilizingAzure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms
Solid experience with version control workflows using Git and Bitbucket
Comprehensive background in test planning, execution, documentation, and defect management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English
Strong analytical aptitude to comprehendcomplex business logic and proactively escalate issues to cross-functional teams
Proven capability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven Agile (Scrum/Kanan) environment
Highly resourceful, proactive self-starter who excels both independently and within collaborative team settings
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.