Data Engineer

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines from ingestion to consumption using Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL, following the Medallion Architecture.

You will partner with IT and business teams to translate requirements into reliable data delivery solutions, while enforcing code quality through GitHub reviews and solid documentation. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in data engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or related role.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), building scalable data pipelines, databases, and using Git, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, Airflow, Snowflake and dbt.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production data pipelines from ingestion to consumption using Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL.
• Assemble large-scale, complex datasets aligned with enterprise standards while optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost.
• Drive continuous pipeline improvement by automating workflows, tuning queries, and evaluating emerging data tech.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data delivery solutions and resolve blockers.
• Enforce code quality and enterprise compliance through GitHub reviews, documentation, and design standards.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Airflow

Snowflake

dbt

AWS

GCP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Python

SQL

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175879 - 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.

As a Data Engineer, you will focus on developing data pipelines for multi-functional teams, ultimately empowering the organization to make more data-driven decisions. You will be responsible for building data pipelines from source to consumption layer, following the medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Leveraging a technology stack that includes Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL, you will assemble large, sophisticated data sets that meet functional and non-functional business requirements. Working with various stakeholders, you will gather requirements and deliver compliant, efficient, sustainable, and well-documented solutions.

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

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain production data pipelines from ingestion to consumption using Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL following Medallion Architecture standards.
• Assemble large-scale, complex datasets aligned with enterprise standards while optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost.
• Drive continuous pipeline improvement by automating manual workflows, tuning query execution, and evaluating emerging data technology.
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable data delivery solutions and resolve technical pipeline blockers.
• Enforce code quality and enterprise compliance through peer GitHub code reviews, technical documentation, and pipeline design standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or related role.
• Proven experience in Python, SQL, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), with hands‑on expertise building scalable data pipelines, managing databases, and utilizing Git, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), Terraform, Airflow, and Snowflake/dbt.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Data Engineering role working closely with other programmers (Software Engineers, Data Scientists, etc.).
• Experience in network, server, and application-status monitoring.
• Familiarity with software-automation production systems (GitHub Actions, Selenium, etc.).
• Familiarity with code deployment tools.
• Familiarity with preparing datasets for AI/ML models, vector embeddings, or feature engineering.

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary Range $76,800.00 - $121,000.00 USD
• 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.