Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability;

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily workflows, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives;

• Guarantee timely and high-quality delivery of projects, services, and solutions;

• Act as a bridge between IT and other business units, facilitating transparent and efficient communication;

• Ensure technical solutions meet quality standards, balancing delivery speed with long-term maintainability (technical debt management);

• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for team members’ professional growth;

• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, providing insights and actionable recommendations;

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, helping scale IT operations and increase efficiency;

Requirements:

• At least 3+ years of professional experience in IT, with a solid technical background;

• Proven experience in team leadership (Team Lead, Tech Lead, or IT Manager);

• Strong people management skills: ability to inspire, coach, and retain talent;

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and priorities;

• Higher education in IT or a technical discipline (Master’s degree is a plus);

• English proficiency at Intermediate level or above (confident communication in international environments);

• Knowledge of modern development, support, or DevOps practices is an advantage;

Conditions:

• Employment under the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, lunch break 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM;

• Access to a new innovative library on campus;

• 50% discount on meals at the university cafeteria;

• Discounts for English language courses;

• Free services from the on-campus “Zhanūya” medical center;

• Free services from the Psychological Counseling Center for employees.