Senior Database Developer (Oracle, PL/SQL)

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 Position

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our team. The role involves end-to-end database administration, including design, schema deployment, installation, upgrades, and ongoing lifecycle management, supporting both the development group and clients using our dbMap/Web geoscience platform predominately on Linux based platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong Oracle experience and experience in automation and process improvement. The chosen individuals will work out of the Contour Software Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad resource centre office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle & Postgres database software and related tools. 
• Working with developers to design and implement new database features and structures. 
• Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing database settings for optimal performance. 
• Developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and recoverability in case of failures. 
• Implementing security measures, managing user access, and ensuring compliance with security policies. 
• Performing database upgrades, applying patches, and maintaining the database environment. 
• Investigating and resolving database-related issues, including performance problems and security breaches. 
• Monitoring database health, security, and setting up alerts for critical issues. 
• Documenting database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps. 
• Planning for future database growth and capacity needs. 
• Collaborating with developers to optimize database usage and performance. 
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Is proactive and self-directed, with a “make it better” mindset.
• Can collaborate effectively with developers and support staff.
• Enjoys automating repetitive tasks and improving operational efficiency.
• Has broad technical curiosity — comfortable working across databases, infrastructure, and deployment tooling and desires working with new technology.
  
  

Essential Experience

• Strong understanding of Oracle & PostgreSQL database concepts, architecture, and administration.
• Proven experience administering Oracle databases in production environments including creating, migrating databases and applying patches using command line tools.
• Experience with Oracle's backup and recovery tools (e.g., RMAN).
• Strong understanding of Oracle SQL tuning, indexing, and schema management.
• Scripting proficiency and comfortable using the Linux command line shell environment and all its tools.
• Knowledge of database security best practices.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools.
  
  

Desirable Experience

• PostgreSQL, JanusGraph or other open-source databases.
• AI/LLM tools; Claude, Codex or similar.
• Understanding of application deployment processes and web server setup.
• PL/SQL and/or PL/pgSQL.
• Basic Linux system administration.
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and VM-based deployments.
• Automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
  
  

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.