Summer/Fall 2024 Data Engineering Internship at Colgate-Palmolive

Location: Piscataway, New Jersey, United States | Job ID: #161036

No Relocation Assistance Offered

About Colgate-Palmolive Company

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global leader in consumer products focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our renowned brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, Tom’s of Maine, and Hill’s Pet Nutrition are sold in over 200 countries. We are committed to innovation and sustainability, reducing plastic waste, promoting recyclability, conserving water, and enhancing children’s oral health.

Job Description: Data Engineering Internship

Colgate-Palmolive invites applications for the Summer/Fall 2024 Data Engineering Internship within our Global Information Technology (GIT) organization. This is a paid, six-month internship starting in June and extending through fall, with potential for further extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn our Data Engineering technology stack and best practices.
• Build and support data pipelines and components.
• Collaborate within a team environment.
• Communicate and present project work, including blockers, progress, learnings, and future development plans.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, graduating no earlier than December 2024.
• Majoring in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Business/ IT Systems Management, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Availability to work hybrid at our Piscataway, NJ office.
• Available to work 35 hours/week during summer and 15 hours/week during the academic semester.

Required Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and Git/GitHub (version control).

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with Airflow or task orchestration tools.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker/containerization, SQL, and GCP tools.
• Knowledge of good coding practices, such as using linters, following style guides, and documenting code.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $21.75 - $31.00 USD per hour. Compensation is based on multiple factors including experience, education, skills, and location.

Additional benefits for salaried employees include:

• Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability plans.
• Participation in Colgate's 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• A minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually, plus 13 paid/floating holidays.
• A minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave, with 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We integrate sustainability into every aspect of our business to create positive social impact, in alignment with our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We strive to ensure our workforce represents the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and be treated with respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable accommodations during the application process are available for individuals with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" if needed.

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