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.
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Job Title:  GIT Trainee (Contractual)
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  3/30/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172352 - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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.
 

 

The Experience:

 

As an trainee in a Colgate IT organization, you are stepping onto a stage of innovation and large-scale impact. The experience you'll gain is multifaceted, designed to be immersive, and will provide a realistic preview of what a full-time role in such a company entails. 

 

Our highly technical and innovative team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this constantly evolving landscape.

 

What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s Information Technology team?

 

In this company as a  global product-based IT organization, you would not just play a single, generic role. Instead, you are typically assigned to a specific team and your role is to contribute as a junior member of that team, learning the ropes while delivering tangible value. You are part of an engineering team responsible for building and maintaining a specific product or service.

 

Who are you…

 

You are a function expert - 

 

As a functional expert your development will be focused on becoming a bridge between the product and the real-world problems it solves for customers.

 

A functional expert's value comes from understanding the "why" behind a customer's request. You will develop expertise in a specific business vertical or domain that the product serves.

 

You connect the dots - 

 

  • Connecting User Problems to Product Features

  • Connecting Technical Decisions to Business Impact

  • Connecting Different Modules of the System

  • Connecting Your Daily Task to the Company's Strategic Goals



What you’ll need…(Required)

 

  • Learning Agility - This is arguably the most important skill of all. A passionate desire and ability to learn new technologies, processes, and concepts quickly.

  • Accountability & Professionalism: Taking complete ownership of your work, meeting your commitments, and demonstrating a strong, positive work ethic.

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • Programming Fundamentals : A solid grasp of at least one relevant programming language (Python is a versatile choice) and basic web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).

  • Knowledge of React, Node, APIs, and cloud technologies.

  • Cybersecurity Awareness

  • Well versed with AI Tools 

  • Strong documentation skills for crafting comprehensive documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and adherence to industry standards.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

 

What you’ll need…(Preferred):

 

You are a collaborator -

  • Through Immersion in the Team's Core Rhythm (Agile Processes) - Daily Stand-ups , Sprint Planning , Retrospectives

  • Through Hands-On Technical and Project Collaboration

  • Through Cross-Functional Interactions - Working with QA (Quality Assurance) , Product Managers / Developers 

  •  Through Mastering the Tools of Collaboration - Google Suite / Jira / Git 

 

You are an innovator -

 

  • By Leveraging your  "Fresh Eyes" Advantage - This is a trainee's single greatest innovative asset. You are not constrained by the phrase "we've always done it this way."

  • Through Automation of Repetitive Work (Practical Innovation) 

  • Through Experimentation in a Safe Environment 

  • Data Analytics & Databases: Strong proficiency in SQL is non-negotiable. Familiarity with a scripting language like Python for data manipulation and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is highly valuable

  • Curiosity & a Questioning Mindset: Not just accepting things as they are, but asking "why?" to uncover opportunities for improvement

  • A Bias for Action: A proactive drive to automate manual processes, build small prototypes to test ideas, and solve problems without waiting to be told exactly what to do.


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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