• Job Description

  Req#: 154682

  No Relocation Assistance Offered
  # 154682 - Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

  The Experience
  In today’s dynamic technology environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the information technology team at Colgate. Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this ever-changing landscape.

  Job Summary

  This is a 2 year graduate programme with learning and development at the forefront, senior leadership exposure and opportunities to travel. We are looking for a savvy Data Engineer graduate to join our growing team of analytics experts. Do you love building tools and data pipelines? Are you excited by the opportunity to create clear effective reports and data visualizations, and collaborate with the Colgate Business to answer key business questions?

  
  If this describes you, you are the ideal candidate for Colgate Palmolive. Colgate Palmolive Data Engineer grads will support our software developers, data analysts and data scientists on data initiatives and will ensure optimal data delivery architecture is consistent throughout ongoing projects. All our graduates are paired with an assigned manager and mentor, as well as a dedicated graduate co-coordinator. Consistent feedback is a key element of life here at Colgate and our grads can expect no less. Our mentors will provide a listening ear as well as constant coaching to help you get the most out of your graduate programme.
  

  Main Responsibilities

  • Participate in data analytics projects, which will involve gathering the data requirements, developing testing and delivering data pipelines, building SQL views and visualization dashboards

  • Work with our business partners to get sign off on datasets

  • Write SQL queries for retrieval of data into views and dashboards

  • Partner with our business teams to design and develop dashboards to display the various data elements in a meaningful way

  • Be involved in problem-solving and utilize analytical skills on various projects

  • Collaborate with team members and across teams

  What about you?

  Successful Graduate will have excellent communication skills, an inherent ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and a genuine interest in working for a truly global company. Overall, we consider our graduate programmes to be mutually-beneficial. Graduates provide outside perspective and new thinking, and we highly value the insights these experiences bring to our company.

  What you will need

  • Excellent communication skills
  • To be a team player
  • Inquisitive and curious
  • Ability to work independently with framework instructions
  • Strong analytical abilities and business interest
  • Ability to write documentation for best practices
  • Good organization and planning skills

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Computer Science and/or Engineering degree subjects are preferred, while other degree subjects may be considered
  • A well-rounded academic background is important
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment
  • Knowledge of SQL, programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript, Java, C++, C#), databases, data structures and algorithms.

  Additional Benefits
  Salary: Competitive Salary, increase after year 1
  Sports & Social: Free monthly events for example, Paint & Prosecco & Treasure-Hunt in Phoenix Park..
  Summer hours: Opportunity to finish early on a Friday!
  Live Better: Be part of a team that promotes wellness throughout the year.
  Staff Shop: Access to company products at a discounted price.
  Buddy/Mentor programme.
  Welcome Goodie Bags.
  

  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.

  Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

  Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.

  For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine please visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

  Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

• About the company

  Colgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It specializes in the production, distribution and provision of household, health care, personal care and veterinary products.

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