Data Engineer

Colgate; Piscataway Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Job summary

Colgate in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain production data pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions that drive data-driven decisions.

The role requires 2+ years of data engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering, and hands-on cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS/GCP), Git, Docker/Kubernetes, Terraform, and Airflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 2+ years of professional data engineering experience.
• Experience with Python, SQL and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
• Hands-on experience building scalable data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain production data pipelines from ingestion to consumption using Snowflake, dbt, Python, and SQL.
• Assemble large-scale datasets aligned with enterprise standards while optimizing infrastructure for performance and cost.
• Drive pipeline improvements by automating workflows, tuning queries, and evaluating new data technologies.
• Partner with business and IT teams to translate requirements into scalable data delivery solutions.
• Enforce code quality and enterprise standards through peer reviews and documentation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud infra

Git

Docker/Kubernetes

Terraform

Airflow

Snowflake/dbt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Airflow

Snowflake

dbt

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: 9/16/26

Hybrid

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
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.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here .
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