Information Technology Specialist - Data & Platform Integration
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Design, integrate, and operate data pipelines, APIs, and application workflows supporting IWMI’s research platforms and AI-enabled services.
- Translate research and business requirements into scalable, secure, and standards-compliant technical solutions.
- Ensure data quality, governance, operational reliability, and effective integration of research outputs into production platforms.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role enables IWMI to deliver high-quality, data-driven research and AI services that address global water and climate challenges, supporting sustainable development and improved livelihoods.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- Experience designing and implementing data integration pipelines, ETL workflows, or API-based data exchange systems.
- Proficiency with API design, documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), and data exchange formats (JSON, GeoJSON, NetCDF, GeoTIFF).
- Experience with AWS services (S3, EC2, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway), Docker, and CI/CD workflows.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Competitive salary and benefits package inclusive of health insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Initial three-year contract with possibility of extension.
About
Inside International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a CGIAR Research Center focused on water management for sustainable development, addressing water scarcity, climate resilience, and food security.