Job Description

Description

Here, we believe theres not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, theres a place for you at Sherwin Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Well give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Students are given the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while building their resume through practical work experience with a Fortune 500 Company. Most available positions are located in downtown Cleveland at our Corporate Headquarters. Long-term availability preferred (at least 1 full year). Position hours are flexible, part time (15-28 hours per week).

The Database and Middleware Platform Optimization team is responsible for designing and developing automation frameworks for various Database and Middleware Support Services teams. The Platform Optimization team utilizes a DevOps toolchain to assist with the strategic automation initiative for organizational and process improvements by developing and utilizing standards for continuous integration and continuous deployment frameworks.

Essential Functions

Strategy & Planning

* Assist in creating quarterly work plan of activities in support of customer/vendor goals and/or strategy.
* Provide input to creation of rolling maintenance plan of activities 6-12 months in advance.
* Contribute to process improvement plans.

Acquisition & Deployment

* Participate, at the task level, in the transition of support for new IT solutions that have been implemented for customer by the Database Technical Services team or other implementation partners.

Operational Management

* Establish and maintain working relationship with representatives from the customer/vendor.
* Provide regular, clear, and consistent communication (written and oral) on the status of projects, issues, and deliverables to representatives from the customer/vendor.
* Develop and maintain understanding of key processes, schedules, cycles, profiles, etc. for the technical systems in use by a customer.
* Manage small projects & change requests, using basic project management techniques.

Incidental Functions

* Maintain current knowledge of the technology workspace in terms of current state, future possibilities, forthcoming technologies, and their relevance and impact.
* Assist with other projects as may be required to contribute to efficiency and effectiveness of the work.
* Minimal travel is required.
* Work outside the standard office 7.5 hours workday may be required.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

* Currently enrolled in college degree program and actively working toward an Associate, Bachelor or Master Degree in related field.
* IT/Computer technology student preferred.
* Graduation date on or after May 2022.
* Minimum GPA of at least 2.5.

Knowledge & Experience

* Basic understanding of information technology infrastructure and computer platforms.
* Knowledge of relational database through experience or relevant education (Oracle, SQL*Server, MySQL) preferred.
* Basic understanding of relational database administration concepts and SQL language preferred.
* Skilled using Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment tools like Python, Ansible, or Jenkins, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Visio and flowcharting preferred.

Personal Attributes

* Competent in verbal and written communications.
* Eager to learn, grow and develop technical, interpersonal and business skills.
* Motivated to contribute to the work effort.
* Attentive to detail.
* Organized and able to prioritize tasks.
* Customer service orientation.
* Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Temporary work from home protocols may be in effect for this position due to COVID-19, but this is not a remote position and any selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance.