10 IT job openings in Central Asian companies: where they are currently looking for specialists

Major companies in Central Asia continue to hire: in October, positions opened for ML engineers, testers, cybersecurity specialists, product managers, as well as roles for those who want to work with clients and train colleagues. The Tech has compiled current vacancies from Kaspi.kz, Uzum, Alif and Optima Bank with descriptions of tasks, requirements and links to apply.

Middle/Senior ML Engineer at Kaspi.kz
Location: Almaty

Kaspi.kz is looking for a machine learning engineer with one to three years of experience. They will prepare data, train models, deploy them to production and monitor their quality. The candidate must meet at least three of the following five requirements: experience launching transformer models such as BERT and T5, proficient SQL skills, setting up CI/CD for ML models in GitLab, Docker and Kubernetes, experience in product analytics and A/B testing. The company pays for training and courses, there is a free gym in the office, and a bonus is provided upon completion of work.

Product Manager at Kaspi.kz
Location: Almaty

The Product Manager will define the strategy for recommendation services, work with development, analytics and ML teams, and drive hypotheses from idea to scaling. The company is looking for a candidate with at least five years of experience in a product role, strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Experience with recommendation systems will be an advantage. Employees have access to a training budget, as well as English and Kazakh language courses.

DevSecOps Specialist at Uzum
Location: Tashkent

Uzum, the largest digital ecosystem in Uzbekistan, is looking for a specialist who will establish automated security checks for its own software. Responsibilities include implementing security testing tools, analyzing scan results and configuring role-based models in GitLab. Required skills include Linux administration, practical experience with GitLab, Nexus and Ansible, and the ability to write scripts in bash, Python and PowerShell.

First-Line Support Manager for Uzum Market
Location: Tashkent, remote work available

The manager will oversee the marketplace support team, monitor all customer communication channels and service quality, and develop standards and procedures. Required: at least one year of experience managing a team of 10+ people in a call center or customer support, working with CSAT, SLA and FCR metrics, and fluent Russian and Uzbek. E-commerce experience is a plus.

Middle Fullstack Developer at O!Bank
Location: Bishkek

O!Bank is looking for a Middle-level Fullstack developer to create and maintain modern web applications. The specialist will be responsible for backend and frontend development, creating REST APIs, integrating databases and Redis, Kafka/RabbitMQ services, and containerizing applications via Docker. Required knowledge of one of the following languages: TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, Python or PHP; experience with PostgreSQL, ORM, React or Vue 3, Git and Docker. Use of AI tools in development is welcome. Salary is discussed individually after the interview.

Android Developer at Companion Bank
Location: Bishkek

Companion Bank is looking for an experienced Android developer with at least 6 years of commercial experience to develop the bank's mobile B2B application. The specialist will develop new features, participate in architecture design, conduct code reviews, write tests, and ensure code security and quality. Required: proficient knowledge of Kotlin, Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, Coroutines, Flow, Clean Architecture, MVVM/MVI, Gradle, Retrofit2, Room, as well as experience with CI/CD and publishing apps to Google Play.

Graphic Designer at Alif Tech
Location: Dushanbe

The company is looking for a designer to create visual materials for its products. The specialist will develop clear and attractive solutions for various business areas.

Backend .NET Developer at Alif Tech
Location: Dushanbe

Alif Tech is inviting a .NET developer to develop existing services and create new technological solutions in the field of payments and financial operations. The candidate is expected to have experience working with this platform.

Financial Reporting Specialist at Alif Tech
Location: Dushanbe

The specialist's responsibilities will include preparing and working with financial reports. The position is temporary, covering a maternity leave period for the main employee.

Middle QA Software Engineer at ShahNur Software
Location: Tashkent

ShahNur Software is looking for a Middle-level QA software engineer with QA experience. The specialist will be responsible for software testing, creating test cases and test plans, API testing and bug identification. Required: knowledge of testing methodologies, REST API, HTTP, Postman and Jira, basic automation experience with Selenium, Appium or JUnit, and English and Russian at B2 level.