Orbita is a Russian IT services, software development, and digital transformation company headquartered in Moscow. Founded in 2017 and operating as part of IKS Holding, the firm specializes in IT outsourcing, custom enterprise software engineering, IT team augmentation, and hardware/equipment supply logistics.
HQ: Moscow, Russia • IT Consulting • Software • Information Technology • Est. 2017
≈ $31k – $56k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
C#
SQL
C#
ASP.NET Core
Databases
PostgreSQL
DevOps
CI/CD
Docker
Git
$41k – $48k per year (gross) • Senior • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
Rust
Databases
Apache Kafka
PostgreSQL
Redis
≈ $20k – $49k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Russian: C1
Java
Databases
Apache Kafka
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Git
Kubernetes
OpenShift
Management
Confluence
Jira
Headquartered in Moscow, Russia, Aquarius is one of the country's leading developers and manufacturers of computer hardware and IT solutions. Established in 1989, the company produces a comprehensive range of proprietary technology products, including servers, storage systems, personal computers, and laptops. By leveraging its own production facilities, it delivers secure, scalable infrastructure and specialized hardware solutions to corporate clients and government institutions.
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Est. 1989
≈ $20k – $41k per year (Estimated) • Middle • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Middle • Russian: C1
Bash
Python
C++
C++
CMake
DevOps
Git
CI/CD
GitLab
GitLab CI
≈ $32k – $56k per year (Estimated) • Senior • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Senior • Russian: C1
C++
C
C++
Asio
CMake
POCO
C
libcurl
DevOps
Amazon S3
AWS
Docker
Docker Compose
GitLab
Grafana
Kubernetes
Podman
Prometheus
Ubuntu
Management
Confluence
Jira
≈ $31k – $62k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 4+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
Python
SQL
Bash
JavaScript
Python
FastAPI
Flask
DevOps
CI/CD
Git
GitLab
GitLab CI
Jenkins
Rest API
Docker
Kubernetes
Management
Confluence
QA
Robot Framework
Selenium
Pytest
Saint Petersburg
$36k per year (net) • Middle • 3+ years exp • Saint Petersburg • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Middle • Russian: C1 • English (Optional)
Rust
Rust
SQLx
Databases
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
ClickHouse
Redis
AI/ML
Claude
Claude Code
DevOps
Grafana
Kubernetes
Prometheus
GitLab
GitLab CI
Cybersecurity
Keycloak
Ozon is a multi-category e-commerce marketplace and digital services ecosystem in Russia. The platform connects consumers with third-party merchants across an extensive retail catalog spanning electronics, FMCG, apparel, home goods, and automotive parts. Supported by an extensive nationwide logistics network of fulfillment hubs, parcel lockers, and pick-up points, Ozon delivers physical retail products alongside an expanded suite of digital verticals, including integrated fintech solutions, express grocery delivery, and online travel booking.
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Commerce • Marketplaces • E-commerce Platforms • 51-200 employees
≈ $32k – $64k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 1+ year exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Senior • Russian: C1
Apache Kafka
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Kubernetes
Prometheus
YADRO is a major Russian technology vendor and full-cycle enterprise hardware manufacturer headquartered in Moscow, Russia. Founded in 2014, the company operates extensive R&D centers across Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, and Minsk, alongside its flagship full-cycle manufacturing plant (YADRO FAB DUBNA).
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Information Technology • Hardware • Storage • IT Infrastructure • Est. 2014
≈ $20k – $52k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
C++
Rust
DevOps
Amazon S3
gRPC
≈ $21k – $52k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
Go
Databases
NATS
DevOps
Docker
etcd
Management
Jira
≈ $19k – $48k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
Bash
Python
DevOps
Docker
Jenkins
QA
Pytest
БОЛЬШЕ, ЧЕМ ПРОСТО CALL-ЦЕНТР. Мы уверены, что правильный подход к продажам — залог успеха компании и её сотрудников. Наша философия: чем больше зарабатывает сотрудник, тем больше зарабатывает компания.
Moscow
≈ $31k – $55k per year (Estimated) • Senior • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
C#
AI/ML
Claude
DevOps
Rest API
gRPC
Game Dev
Unity
Mirror
VK (VKontakte) is the leading social networking platform and digital ecosystem in Russia and across the CIS region. Operated by the technology company VK (formerly Mail.ru Group), the platform enables users to send messages, form public communities, stream music (VK Music), and share short-form videos (VK Clips). By integrating digital payments (VK Pay), mini-apps, e-commerce, and enterprise communication tools, VK functions as a central hub for personal communication, online media, and digital services.
HQ: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Russia • Internet Services • Online Communication • Online Forums & Communities
≈ $32k – $64k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 2+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
C#
C++
Go
Java
PHP
Python
Databases
Apache Kafka
Redis
DevOps
Docker
GitLab
gRPC
Jenkins
Kubernetes
OpenShift
CI/CD
≈ $32k – $64k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 3+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
Perl
Databases
Apache Kafka
PostgreSQL
Redis
ClickHouse
DevOps
CI/CD
Grafana
VictoriaMetrics
Almaty • Minsk • Ulyanovsk • Moscow
≈ $31k – $55k per year (Estimated) • Senior • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Relocation • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1 • English
C++
C++
CMake
Qt
STL
DevOps
Git
GitLab
GitLab CI
Rest API
≈ $17k – $48k per year (Estimated) • Senior • Almaty • Remote (EAEU) • Contractor • Senior • Russian: C1 • English
C++
C++
CMake
Qt
STL
DevOps
Git
GitLab
GitLab CI
Rest API
≈ $15k – $42k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years exp • Minsk • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
C#
C#
.NET
Entity Framework Core
Databases
MS SQL
PostgreSQL
Lexica is a software development agency headquartered in Perm, Russia, founded in 2019. The company specializes in creating custom web applications, IT systems, and mobile solutions for sectors including e-commerce, fintech, healthcare, and real estate. It provides full-cycle development services, from UI/UX design and system architecture to backend and frontend implementation, serving startups, the public sector, and established corporate clients.
HQ: Perm, Russia • Information Technology • Web Development • Software • Est. 2019
up to $28k per year (gross) • Middle • 3+ years exp • Perm • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Middle • Russian: C1
Java
SQL
Java
Gradle
Hibernate
JOOQ
Spring Framework
Databases
Apache Kafka
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Docker
Git
Istio
OpenShift
Moscow
≈ $19k – $48k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Russian: C1 • English
C++
JavaScript
SQL
Databases
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Git
Moscow • Odintsovo • Vladivostok • Simferopol • Novosibirsk
≈ $30k – $61k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 5+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Senior • Russian: C1 • English
PHP
PHP
Laravel
Symfony
Databases
Apache Kafka
ElasticSearch
MySQL
DevOps
Amazon S3
Moscow • Saint Petersburg • Balashikha • Ufa • Izhevsk
≈ $18k – $46k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Russian: C1
PHP
Go
PHP
Laravel
Pest
PHPUnit
Symfony
Databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
DevOps
Docker
Git
GitHub
GitLab
VSK Insurance House is a leading domestic insurance enterprise and universal non-life insurer headquartered in Moscow, Russia. Founded in 1992 by Sergey Tsikalyuk (who serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors) and currently led by Director General Alexander Tarelin, the company is co-owned by its founder alongside public investment holding SFI (PJSC "SFI", holding a 49% stake).
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Financial Services • Insurance • Est. 1992
≈ $18k – $46k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
C#
JavaScript
SQL
C#
.NET
Databases
MS SQL
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Rest API
Usetech is a software development and artificial intelligence solutions provider headquartered in Moscow, Russia, and founded in 2006. The company offers a wide range of services including custom software development, mobile and web application design, business process automation, and proprietary AI-driven platforms for HR, integration, and industrial data management. Operating as a major IT outsourcer with over 1,200 experts, the firm serves large-scale enterprises across sectors such as finance, retail, oil and gas, and the public sector.
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Est. 2006
≈ $18k – $46k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
≈ $20k – $50k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
Go
Databases
Apache Kafka
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
DevOps
CI/CD
Docker
Kibana
Kubernetes
Prometheus
SLI/SLO/SLA
GitLab
Iteco Inno, also known as Innovation Center I Teco, is a Moscow based information technology company specializing in software development, testing and consulting services for business clients. It operates as an expert provider of software solutions including blockchain based systems and supports corporate customers with implementation and migration of digital products.
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Blockchain & Crypto • Information Technology • Software • 1001-5000 employees
≈ $26k – $46k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 6+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior • Russian: C1
C#
SQL
Databases
Apache Kafka
MS SQL
DevOps
CI/CD
≈ $12k – $27k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Bachelor's Degree • Junior • Russian: C1
Java
SQL
DevOps
CI/CD
Git
GitLab CI
Jenkins
TeamCity
GitLab
Management
Jira
YouTrack
QA
Appium
Selenium
Rest-Assured
TestNG
up to $30k per year • Middle • 4+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Bachelor's Degree • Middle • Russian: C1
Java
DevOps
gRPC
Istio
OpenShift
Management
Confluence
Jira
QA
Swagger
Moscow
≈ $32k – $56k per year (Estimated) • Senior • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Bachelor's Degree • Senior • Russian: C1
Python
Python
Asyncio
SQLAlchemy
Aiohttp
Databases
PostgreSQL
Frontend
GraphQL
DevOps
Docker
BULAT is a domestic telecom equipment manufacturer, IT hardware developer, and digital infrastructure vendor headquartered in Moscow, Russia. Founded in 2015 and operating as part of the technological ecosystem consolidated under Technowave (AO "Technowave", unifying key IT and telecom manufacturing assets of Rostelecom), the company operates on a B2B and B2G hardware sales, turnkey IT integration, state procurement contract, and equipment leasing model.
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Information Technology • Telecommunications • Enterprise Networks • IT Infrastructure • Manufacturing • Est. 2015
≈ $20k – $49k per year (Estimated) • Ryazan • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
C++
Chips/EDA
Altium Designer
X5 (PJSC Corporate Centre X5) is the largest food retail conglomerate in Russia, headquartered in Moscow. Formed in 2006 through the merger of proximity chain Pyaterochka and supermarket chain Perekrestok, the company is majority-controlled by Alfa Group Consortium. X5 operates on an omnichannel multi-format retail, supply chain logistics, direct-to-consumer (DTC) digital services, and e-grocery model.
HQ: Moscow, Russia • Artificial Intelligence • E-commerce Platforms • Commerce • Online Groceries • Data & Analytics • Information Technology • Retail & Shop Systems • 201-500 employees • Est. 2006
≈ $19k – $49k per year (Estimated) • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Russian: C1
Python
SQL
Python
Celery
Django
Databases
PostgreSQL
DevOps
Docker
Gitflow
GitLab
Kubernetes
Nginx
Git
≈ $32k – $63k per year (Estimated) • Lead • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Staff • Russian: C1
Python
Databases
Apache Kafka
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
Redis
DevOps
CI/CD
Docker
Rest API
≈ $31k – $55k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 3+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Senior • Russian: C1
Java
Java
Spring Boot
Databases
PostgreSQL
Chelyabinsk • Salekhard
≈ $18k – $46k per year (Estimated) • In office (Chelyabinsk, Russia) • Russian: C1
C#
SQL
TypeScript
JavaScript
C#
.NET
Entity Framework Core
Databases
MS SQL
PostgreSQL
Frontend
Angular
DevOps
CI/CD
Docker
GitHub
GitHub Actions
GitLab
GitLab CI
Kubernetes
OpenTelemetry
Krasnoye & Beloye is a prominent Russian retail chain headquartered in Chelyabinsk and founded in 2006. The company operates a vast network of convenience stores that specialize in the sale of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and a wide variety of food products including snacks and groceries. It maintains a presence in dozens of regions across Russia with over 21,000 locations and is a key component of the Mercury Retail Holding group.
HQ: Chelyabinsk, Russia • Meat & Poultry • Brewing & Beer • Food & Beverages • Est. 2006
≈ $14k – $32k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years exp • Moscow • Remote (EAEU) • Full-Time • Junior • Russian: C1
C#
SQL
C#
ASP.NET Core
Dapper
xUnit
Entity Framework Core
Databases
ClickHouse
PostgreSQL
Redis
DevOps
CI/CD
Git
GitLab
Jenkins
Salary range
| Seniority |
Jobs |
25% |
Median |
75% |
| Junior |
25 |
$15K |
$20K |
$25K |
| Middle |
55 |
$25K |
$32K |
$36K |
| Senior |
75 |
$40K |
$47K |
$60K |
| Lead |
17 |
$40K |
$47K |
$53K |
| All levels |
239 |
$24K |
$33K |
$47K |
Based only on the listings that state pay. Gross annual amounts, converted to USD so roles in different currencies stay comparable.
The market right now
Alion currently lists 596 open Backend Developer jobs in Chelyabinsk from 392 companies. 187 of them were posted or refreshed in the last seven days. 389 of the employers have posted something in the last three months, which is the pool worth watching if you are starting a search now. Every listing links straight to the employer, so you apply on their own board rather than through an intermediary.
What these roles pay
239 of these Backend Developer jobs in Chelyabinsk state pay directly. Across them the middle half of the market sits between $24K and $47K a year, with a median of $33K. By level, the median runs junior at $20K, middle at $32K, senior at $47K, and lead at $47K. The step from junior to lead is worth about 2.3x on median pay. Figures are gross annual amounts converted to US dollars, so roles in different currencies stay comparable.
Where the work is
The largest concentrations of these roles are Russia (390), Kazakhstan (14), Belarus (8), Kyrgyzstan (1), and Georgia (1). 99% of the listings are fully remote, so a large part of this market is open to you regardless of where you live.
Who is hiring
The employers with the most open Backend Developer jobs in Chelyabinsk right now are Canonical (14), Bell Integrator (12), Corporate Centre X5 (11), Speechify (9), Clearway (8), and Aston (7). Each company page on Alion carries its size, funding stage, tech stack and every other position it has open, so you can judge the employer before you spend an evening on the application.
What employers ask for
Reading across the current listings, the tools that come up most often are PostgreSQL (346), Docker (263), SQL (225), Kubernetes (217), Git (210), Apache Kafka (210), CI/CD (193), and Python (187). The counts are how many of these openings name each one, which is a better guide to what is actually being hired for than a generic skills list.
Relocation, visas and equity
Of the current Backend Developer jobs in Chelyabinsk, 9 offer a relocation package and 3 include equity. These are filters on the list above, so you can narrow it to the ones that make a move possible for you.
