Data Architect

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company, based in Piscataway, NJ, is seeking a Data Architect to bridge data engineering and business strategy. You will be the hands-on lead on Python, SQL, Snowflake and dbt pipelines, diving into code to unblock engineers and ensure data products meet delivery timelines.

You’ll manage sprint backlogs and collaborate with data delivery leads, engineers, and suppliers to deliver high-impact datasets for core metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 4+ years total in Data Engineering & Data Architecting.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, dbt, Airflow.
• Experience creating ERDs and DFDs.
• Data Warehouse experience, Snowflake preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on lead resolving blockers across Python, SQL, Snowflake, and dbt pipelines.
• Perform GitHub PR reviews to enforce testing and quality.
• Ensure engineering aligns with cloud data warehousing and orchestration standards (Airflow).
• Deliver high-impact datasets for core metrics sourced from SAP, Kinaxis, and WMS/TMS tools.
• Manage sprint backlogs, timelines, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

dbt

Airflow

ERDs/DFDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Lucid

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/8/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#175991 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Why Colgate-Palmolive?

At Colgate-Palmolive, we are brightening the future of global consumer goods through digital transformation, modern engineering, and technical empowerment. We aren't just manufacturing household brands that put a smile on millions of faces—we are reinventing how real-time data flows through our global supply chain.

As our Data Architect, you are a hands-on technical driver who bridges business strategy and data engineering, working side-by-side with our Data Delivery Leads & Data Engineers to build and ship high-performance data products on time. Instead of managing from the sidelines, you will dive deep into code to unblock engineers, optimize data pipelines, and keep our supply chain logistics running seamlessly so products reach store shelves clean and fresh.

This position is based out of the Piscataway, NJ location. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The impact you’ll make

Serve as the hands-on lead resolving technical blockers across Python, SQL, Snowflake, and dbt pipelines.

Perform GitHub PR reviews to enforce testing, quality, and platform standards.

Ensure all engineering aligns with modern cloud data warehousing and orchestration standards (Airflow / GKE).

Deliver high-impact datasets for core metrics (OTIF, Forecast Accuracy, Inventory) sourced from SAP, Kinaxis, and WMS/TMS tools.

Manage sprint backlogs, project timelines, internal engineers, and third-party consultants across concurrent initiatives.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative field.

4+ years total in Data Engineering & Data Architecting

Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, dbt, Airflow.

Hands-on experience creating ERDs and DFDs

Data Warehouse experience ( Snowflake preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Background in Consumer Packaged Goods or high-volume retail/logistics environments.

Exposure to automated testing tools like Great Expectations, Monte Carlo, or dbt tests.

Experience using Lucid

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $106,400.00 - $155,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and 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 (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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