Astana Hub in search of a manager in the office of technology centers (junior project manager)

The Technology Centers Office is engaged in the development and maintenance of R&D and industry centers, as well as the promotion of corporate innovations.
The team builds cooperation with IT companies, startups and international partners, organizes specialized events and programs aimed at developing the technological ecosystem.

Tasks:

• Development and support of cooperation with IT companies, startups and partners;
• Search for and attract partners for the development of corporate innovations and R&D centers, participate in negotiations and agreements;
• Planning, organization and support of events, seminars and programs, involvement of participants;
• Monitoring the activities and obligations of R&D centers and resident companies;
• Preparation of accounting materials and documentation management.

What we expect from you:

• General understanding of the principles of operation of R&D centers, industry, technology centers, corporate innovations, accelerators and incubators;
• Event management and promotion skills (offline/online);
• Media content management skills: preparation of texts for announcements, basic work with photo/video materials of events (will be an advantage);
• Experience of interaction with international companies or foreign experts;
• Willingness to work in multitasking mode.

What we offer:

• Schedule 5/2, from 9:00 to 18:30;
• Medical insurance and salary (based on interview results);
• Participation in programs changing the IT education market in Kazakhstan;
• Work in a professional, ambitious Astana Hub team;
• The opportunity to develop and influence the development of the national innovation ecosystem;
• Modern office on the territory of EXPO in the heart of the IT cluster;
• Participation in various charity events, marathons, quests and quizzes, interesting contests, training from the company.

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Astana Hub is looking for a standard-setting methodologist in the field of public procurement!

Do you want to influence the rules of the game in the field of innovation, IT and public procurement, and not just follow them? Then this is your chance to become a part of the system changes.

We are looking for an expert who will help Astana Hub participants navigate the legislation and requirements of state and quasi-public procurement, initiate important amendments and build a bridge between the technology business and the government.

What awaits you:

• Development and support of draft laws and regulations affecting the future of innovation and procurement in Kazakhstan;
• Analysis legislation on public and quasi-public procurement, preparation of understandable recommendations for IT companies and startups;
• Initiation amendments to key codes and acts (Tax, Social, Labor, Digital, etc.);
• Cramped working with Astana Hub participants: assistance in applying standards in practice, participation in the selection and support of residents, connection to other projects ecosystems;

We are looking for a person with work experience in government agencies and/or the quasi‑public sector (at least 4 years), rulemaking practice and expertise in public procurement, as well as an interest in the IT and digital spheres.

What we offer:

• Schedule 5/2, from 9:00 to 18:30;
• Medical insurance and competitive salary (based on interview results);
• Participation in programs changing the IT education market in Kazakhstan;
• Work in a professional, ambitious Astana Hub team;
• The opportunity to develop and influence the development of the national innovation ecosystem;
• Modern office on the territory of EXPO in the heart of the IT cluster;
• Participation in various charity events, marathons, quests and quizzes, interesting contests, training from the company.

If you want progressive reforms in IT regulation and procurement to have your name behind them, welcome to Astana Hub!

Brief Description

We are seeking a driven and highly skilled Data DevOps Engineer to support the development and operationalization of an on-premises Data Platform and ML models.

You will work on implementing and optimizing infrastructure automation, multi-tenancy, and unified management capabilities. Join us to contribute to a cutting-edge data platform and advance your DevOps career.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure platform components ensuring seamless integration with the Enterprise Data Platform stack

• Set up Role-Based Access Control to enforce granular permissions and security best practices

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or similar tools to automate build, test, and deployment processes

• Integrate infrastructure provisioning tools like Terraform into pipelines to enable Infrastructure as Code and ensure repeatable deployments

• Design and deploy logging and monitoring mechanisms leveraging the LGTM stack for comprehensive observability

• Build and configure a Single Management Console for centralized Enterprise Data Platform management

• Establish and support multi-tenancy capabilities for independent and secure environments across locations, users, and teams

• Automate deployment pipelines and workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and querying frameworks

• Manage infrastructure underpinning the platform ensuring scalability, high availability, and reliability using Kubernetes and Red Hat OS

• Implement and enforce security policies using HashiCorp Vault and Open Policy Agent for access control and compliance

• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot platform components to deliver reliable, high-performance systems

• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Platform teams to streamline release processes and promote continuous delivery

• Work closely with the customer’s technical team to align goals, resolve issues, and meet key milestones

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT infrastructure and operations tools with at least 3 years in Data DevOps roles

• Demonstrated ability with infrastructure automation and orchestration technologies including Terraform and Kubernetes

• Background in managing on-premise and hybrid cloud infrastructure environments

• Solid knowledge of Linux operating systems and Red Hat OS

• Hands-on experience supporting infrastructure for machine learning platforms and data pipelines

• Proficiency in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or similar tools

• Practical knowledge of security policy implementation with HashiCorp Vault and Open Policy Agent

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• High level of independence and reliability in work performance

• Focus on results with accountability for project deliverables

• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, high-pressure settings

• Effective communication skills to engage with technical teams and stakeholders

• English language proficiency at B2 Upper-Intermediate level

Nice to have

• Experience with Apache Kafka and Apache Spark

• Knowledge of MinIO and Apache Iceberg

• Familiarity with Trino distributed SQL query engine

• Experience with LGTM stack components (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir)

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 

• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries

• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 

• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy

• Free English classes with certified teachers 

• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 

• Medical & family care package   

• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   

• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice

• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services

Contact Information

WFATalentAcquisitionKZ@epam.com

Brief Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Fullstack Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Angular to spearhead the design, development, and delivery of robust software solutions. In this key role, you will lead a team of engineers, mentor peers, and ensure the delivery of high-performing, scalable applications aligned with our product vision.

Join our team and lead the development of innovative solutions that drive the future of our platform!

Responsibilities

• Design and develop back-end software solutions deployed on-premises or in cloud environments at scale

• Contribute to front-end development with Angular, maintaining and improving user-facing applications

• Ensure optimal application performance, scalability, and security for reliable operations

• Lead design workshops with architects and conduct reviews with the software engineering team

• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, emphasizing security and clean code in Java

• Prototype new technologies with an emphasis on experimentation and agility

• Enforce and implement software engineering best practices within the team

• Collaborate with product owners, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver aligned technological solutions

• Assist engineering managers in story estimation, backlog grooming, and planning activities

• Lead code reviews, mentor team members, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements 

• 10+ years of overall experience in back-end software design and development

• 8+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot frameworks

• 2+ years of experience with Angular and JavaScript

• Skills in designing and securing clean code in Java, with an emphasis on RESTful API implementation

• Proven experience in software testing methodologies for reliability and performance assurance

• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools, especially Azure DevOps

• Advanced understanding of agile software engineering practices

• Experience in mentoring team members and reviewing code rigorously

• Expertise in front-end technologies like Angular with a solid grip on TypeScript

• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of deliverables

• Strong communication skills in English (B2 level), both verbal and written, for collaboration with the team and stakeholders

Nice to have

• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Cypress

• Background in visualizations using D3 JS

• Experience working with ag-grid for data-heavy applications

• Proficiency in Docker for improved development and deployment capabilities

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 

• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries

• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 

• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy

• Free English classes with certified teachers 

• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 

• Medical & family care package   

• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   

• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice

• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services

Contact Information

WFATalentAcquisitionKZ@epam.com

Brief Description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Search Engineer to join our dedicated team, focusing on advanced search technologies that enable intelligent and scalable information retrieval systems. You will play a pivotal role in improving and expanding components of our search stack, such as query translation, result ranking, and pattern matching APIs.

Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable search components with Scala 2 and the Play Framework

• Implement and improve Pattern Matching APIs using Python

• Build and refine query translation systems (Query Cooker) through Java

• Support and optimize Elasticsearch plugins for reliability and elevated performance

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage AWS infrastructure, including EC2, and ensure search services are scalable and highly available

• Troubleshoot and upgrade search performance within complex distributed systems

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of programming experience in Scala 2, Java, and Python

• Solid understanding and knowledge of the Play Framework

• Familiarity with developing and maintaining Elasticsearch plugins

• Understanding of indexing methods, search algorithms, and query processing

• Competency in using DevOps practices and working with AWS services, such as EC2

• Flexibility to work effectively in fast-paced agile settings

• English language skills at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or above

Nice to have

• Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) or semantic search

• Expertise in search relevance optimization or information retrieval design

• Proficiency in containerization platforms, including Docker or Kubernetes

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 

• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries

• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 

• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy

• Free English classes with certified teachers 

• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 

• Medical & family care package   

• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   

• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice

• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services

Contact Information

WFATalentAcquisitionKZ@epam.com

Brief Description

We are looking for a talented Senior Test Automation Engineer in Java to contribute to and review the creation of designs for production software.

​The Engineer will be working with a team to discover the most important areas to automate, implement test automation frameworks and test suites, and integrate these into the pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend the flow of code and how it interacts with different components

• Understand project documents, customer demands, and product objectives to create and execute test cases

• Set up, maintain, and perform test automation frameworks on multiple application platforms, such as Mobile, Desktop, and Web, and building test scenarios and acceptance tests

• Investigate customer problems referred to you by the technical support team, testing bugs, and creating and managing bug reports

• Handle technical communications and understand the customers' systems

• Work with deployment teams, resolving level issues for systems, coordinating product design, and offering inputs on the testability of functional elements and product designs

• Noting all testing actions you have performed in daily and weekly reports

• Analyze and disintegrate software systems and coordinate with other teams to enhance the overall design

• Research test tools, methodologies, and trends and upgrading existing practices and processes

• Manage the final quality of production release

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience

• Excellent designing and programming skills in Java

• Good skills with CI/CD pipeline toolsets such as ADO, TeamCity or Jenkins

• Knowledge of programming languages and process management methodology

• Proficiency with test methodologies and their corresponding tools (e.g., Selenium, PyTest, Robot)

• Exposure to Behavior Driven Development and experience in programming and testing

• Experience with Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)

• The ability to keep current with the constantly changing technology industry

• Skills to recognize risks and errors in an application

• A passion for testing, development, and design

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Good time management and organizational skills

• B2 English level proficiency

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 

• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries

• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 

• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy

• Free English classes with certified teachers 

• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 

• Medical & family care package   

• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   

• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice

• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services

Contact Information

WFATalentAcquisitionKZ@epam.com

Brief Description 

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer skilled in Python to enhance our automated regression testing coverage and maintain our test automation framework.

You will work closely with QA and development teams to implement tests across web UI, cron jobs, and APIs. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to quality releases and improve test automation strategies. If you have a strong background in Python test automation and enjoy collaborative environments, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement regression tests for web UI, cron jobs, and API in cooperation with QA and development teams

• Extend and maintain the test automation framework to support ongoing testing needs

• Collaborate with QA to define test automation scope and recommend effective automation strategies

• Automate web UI testing using Selenium WebDriver in Python

• Develop API test automation scripts and integrate them into the testing workflow

• Participate in the setup and configuration of test automation environments

• Support integration of automated tests within CI/CD pipelines

• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to test automation

• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and automation coverage

• Document automated test cases and frameworks for team use

Requirements 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in automated testing with Python

• Proficiency in using Selenium WebDriver for web UI automation

• Experience in API testing and automation

• Background in implementing and maintaining test automation frameworks

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration environments

• Competency in using GitHub and GitHub Actions for version control and automation workflows

• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams

• Upper-intermediate proficiency in English (B2+)

Nice to have

• Experience in the healthcare domain, especially telehealth, is beneficial

We offer/Benefits

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 

• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 

• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 

• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries

• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth: 

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 

• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy

• Free English classes with certified teachers 

• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 

• Medical & family care package   

• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   

• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice

• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services

Contact Information

 WFATalentAcquisitionKZ@epam.com

We are looking for an HR manager who will become a reliable support for the team and help each employee reach their potential.Responsibilities

• Working with a team, maintaining a comfortable atmosphere in the team
• Employee training and development
• Interaction with accounting and reporting systems such as ENBEK KZ
• Search for new employees

Requirements

• Experience working with ENBEK KZ and similar systems
• Staff training and development skills
• The ability to create and maintain a comfortable working environment
• Communication skills and responsibility

Conditions

• Salary 300-400 thousand tenge
• Stable employment and full-time work
• Office work

G5 Games is a Swedish developer and publisher of mobile games played by over 250 million people worldwide. We create large-scale projects, such as Sherlock, Hidden City®, Jewels of Rome®, and continuously improve their technical aspects.

We’re expanding our team and looking for a Product Live Ops Director who will define and lead the company-wide Live Ops strategy. If you thrive on building impactful systems, driving engagement and revenue growth, and making data-driven decisions at scale — this role is for you.

What You Will Work On:

• Create, improve, and experiment with the company’s Live Ops strategies.
• Set company goals and KPIs to improve Live Ops metrics.
• Develop project Live Ops strategy vision; participate in the creation and updating of feature lists, schedules, and monetization strategies.
• Create a cross-project Live Ops calendar that drives company revenue and engagement.
• Pursue high quality standards and achieve monetization and engagement KPIs.

What We Expect:

• Gaming industry experience (at least 5 years).
• Live Ops experience (at least 3 years).
• Leadership qualities, ability to motivate the team.
• High proficiency in Analytics and Game Design.
• Proven track record in Live Ops with successful growth.
• Excellent knowledge of the F2P gaming market and current gaming trends.
• English proficiency: Intermediate (B2) or above, oral and written.

Would Be a Plus:

• Experience working with match-3 or hidden object games.
• Good logical reasoning.
• Ability to express thoughts clearly in writing and communicate them effectively to the team.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Conditions – Fully remote format with no office restrictions. Convenient flexible schedule and transparent processes.
• Development & Learning – Internal education system that includes workshops, webinars, and hackathons. Compensation for English and other language courses.
• Health & Well-being – Medical insurance and reimbursement for gym memberships. Team sports initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Bonus Program – Performance-based bonuses upon meeting sales targets. For key employees—profit-sharing from stock value growth.
• Expert Community – Work alongside top industry professionals. Grow in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We look forward to your application!

More about G5 Games:

Follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, Medium, Artstation.

All official communications with G5 Games representatives are conducted exclusively through the g5.com domain. We carefully review each application within a week. If your experience and skills match our requirements, we will contact you for further discussion. If there isn’t a suitable position at the moment, we will add you to our talent pool and notify you when a relevant opportunity arises.

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G5 Games is a Swedish developer and publisher of mobile games played by 250+ million people worldwide. We create games that bring joy to millions of players around the world. Our projects Sherlock, Hidden City®, Jewels of Rome® and others are getting better thanks to the people who make them.

Now we are looking for 2D Spine Animator, which will create character animations for dialog boxes and game locations, develop animations for game and visual effects, animate interface and environment elements, and prepare animations for integration into a game project. You will work with experienced specialists, improve your skills and influence the visual part of successful games. If you like to bring game worlds to life with expressive, neat animation in a casual style and want to be part of a friendly community of professionals, we will be glad to see you in the team!

What you have to do:

• Create character animations for dialog boxes and game locations.
• Develop animations of game effects and visual effects for locations.
• Animate elements and objects of the environment in game locations.
• Work on the animation of user interface elements: icons, buttons, bubbles, windows, etc.
• Prepare and optimize animations for integration into a game project.
• Participate in the work of the team and interact with artists, designers and programmers.
• Perform tasks in a casual style.

We expect you to:

• You understand the features of mobile game development and you want to develop in this industry.
• You are confident in Spine 2D and Photoshop.
• You have a portfolio of animations for mobile games.
• You have character creation skills and experience working with the pseudo-3D effect.
• You have experience creating animations of the game interface and experience working with visual effects.
• You can prepare and import sliced graphics into Spine.
• They are able to optimize existing animations, maintain them and create new ones, observing the style of the project.
• You have knowledge of technical requirements and the ability to work within them.
• You have experience interacting with a team of artists, designers, and programmers.

That would be a plus:

• The ability to export and integrate your animations into the engine.
• Art education or completed animation courses.
• Understanding the theory and principles of classical animation.
• Experience working with particle editors and shaders.

We do not expect you to know and be able to do everything equally well, but it is important for us that you are ready to take on different tasks within your specialization, if the project requires it.

We offer:

• Flexible working conditions: a completely remote format without reference to the office. Convenient flexible schedule and transparent processes.
• Development and training: an internal education system that includes workshops, webinars, and hackathons. Compensation for English and other language lessons.
• Health care: medical insurance and sports season ticket compensation. Team sports initiatives to maintain health.
• Bonus program: bonuses when the planned sales figures are reached. For key employees, it is a profit from the growth of the share price.
• Expert community: working with professionals and highly qualified industry specialists. Development in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We are waiting for your resume! 

More about G5 Games:

We are on social media: Linkedin, Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, Medium, Artstation.

All official communications with representatives of G5 Games are conducted only through the domain g5.com . We will carefully review your application within a week. If your experience and skills meet the requirements, we will contact you for further communication. If there is no suitable position right now, we will add you to the talent base and be sure to let you know when there is a vacancy that suits you.

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