Consultant, Campaign Information Management System (CIMS)

MCD Global Health

. Assess Databricks against PALU’s current and expected data warehouse needs and compare it with MCD’s AWS PostgreSQL environment .

Posted 10/1/2026contractRemote • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuring and managing cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, along with strong skills in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and data engineering. Proficient in technical writing and applying security practices in cloud environments, with experience in health information systems.

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AWS AdministrationGitLab CI/CD ConfigurationSQL and PostgreSQL SkillsDatabricks ExperienceContainerization and Infrastructure as Code

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Hard Skills

DevOpsData EngineeringCI/CD PipelinesSQLPostgreSQLPythonDbtDockerTerraformSecurity Practices

Soft Skills

Technical WritingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GitLabAWSDatabricksODK CentralDHIS2

Industry Keywords

Health Information SystemsCost ManagementData ProtectionConfidentialityData Ownership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSBigQueryCloudDockerEC2PostgresPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess Databricks against PALU’s current and expected data warehouse needs and compare it with MCD’s AWS PostgreSQL environment
Configure a representative Databricks data model and connectors to priority external data sources
Prepare cost-benefit analysis, future project plans, and document configurations, tests and findings
Configure GitLab CI/CD pipelines, schedules and related files for PALU automations, reports, dbt builds and external data extraction
Configure CI/CD for the new CIMS codebase, including builds, version control, release tagging and test stages
Configure application logging, pipeline notifications, reporting and access controls
Coordinate CIMS releases and ODK Central upgrades to avoid disruption to field data collection
Review AWS account structure, services and costs; identify idle, oversized or duplicated resources
Implement approved AWS cost-saving opportunities and configure GitLab runners on AWS as needed
Modernize application deployment using containers and infrastructure as code
Review documentation, write required configuration code, and provide guidance, training and handover sessions
Apply security patches and dependency updates, monitor pipelines and infrastructure, fix failures, verify backups and test a restore
Review AWS and Databricks costs monthly, maintain documentation and runbooks, and resolve Jira maintenance tickets
Track tasks through Jira and meet weekly with the Digital Health Tools and Systems Lead
Deliver pilot milestones from onboarding in the first week of November through the end-of-pilot report on December 31

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
At least five years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure or data engineering
Hands-on experience configuring GitLab CI/CD, including runners, pipeline schedules and protected variables
Experience administering AWS environments, including identity and access management, EC2, RDS, S3, networking and cost management
Strong SQL and PostgreSQL skills and working knowledge of Python
Experience with dbt and building data pipelines from APIs
Experience applying security practices in cloud environments, including access control, secrets management, backup and recovery
Clear technical writing in English
Experience with Databricks or a comparable platform such as Snowflake or BigQuery, including cost modelling
Experience with ODK Central, DHIS2 or other health information systems
Experience with containers and infrastructure as code, such as Docker and Terraform
Previous work supporting health programs in Africa
Working knowledge of Spanish
Availability between 1 November and 31 December 2026
Technical proposal, financial proposal, CV and comparable work references required
Selected candidates must undergo rigorous reference and background checks
Must follow MCD security, data protection, confidentiality and data ownership requirements; use MCD-issued accounts and approved systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Cloud and software license costs in MCD accounts, including Databricks usage during the pilot, paid directly by MCD
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodation available for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans