Senior Data Engineer

Developer Position

Location: Kazakhstan (Home-based, open to all cities) Team: Global Development – Eurasia Region

We are expanding our technology capabilities across Kazakhstan and looking for a skilled Developer to join our growing regional team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver modern software solutions used across the Eurasia and global organization.

You will work with the latest cloud technologies (Azure, Databricks), modern programming languages, and collaborate closely with global engineering teams. This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful, large-scale projects, while working remotely from anywhere in Kazakhstan.

This position focuses on hands-on development, full-stack work, and high standards of software quality—no user support or helpdesk responsibilities.

What You Will Do (Essential Functions)

• Design and develop software products and business process solutions based on functional and technical requirements.
• Contribute across the full application stack: front-end, back-end, cloud, databases, CI/CD, and more.
• Participate in the migration of regional systems to global Azure-based components.
• Analyze and resolve complex code issues, optimize performance, and write clean, maintainable code.
• Define and apply advanced software testing standards and conduct comprehensive testing activities.
• Perform code reviews, refactor legacy modules, and optimize queries (SQL and cloud-based).
• Lead medium-scale development initiatives within the team.
• Support onboarding of new engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing activities.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications & Requirements)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical background.

Technical Skills – Must Have

• Programming:
  • Python (primary language)
  • Scala (Spark-level)
  • Experience with any of the following is an advantage: Java, Angular, C#
• Cloud & Big Data:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Databricks (clusters, jobs, SQL warehouses, environments, cost monitoring)
• CI/CD & DevOps:
  • GitLab, CI/CD pipelines
  • Databricks jobs & notebook deployments
  • Docker (incl. creating custom runtime images)
• Containers:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
• Databases:
  • MS SQL or equivalent experience with relational databases

Other Requirements

• English proficiency is mandatory – this role interacts daily with global teams.
• 3–5 years of hands-on commercial software development experience.
• Practical (not only theoretical) experience with Azure + Databricks in previous roles.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing Kazakhstan hub supporting global initiatives.
• Work with modern cloud technologies and scalable data platforms.
• Full flexibility with a home-based role, open to candidates from any region in Kazakhstan.
• Collaborative environment with access to global expertise, training, and technical mentorship.
• Competitive compensation aligned with the local market.

About the Team

Our development team supports production across the CIS and Eurasia region and is now fully transitioning to global Azure-based components. You will join a technically strong team with an international footprint, working on impactful digital solutions used worldwide.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.