Associate Development IT

Launch Your IT Career with Sargento's Development Program!

Are you a soon-to-be graduate ready to kick-start your career in IT? At Sargento, we believe in giving recent grads the opportunity to explore multiple areas of IT, develop valuable skills, and grow into a well-rounded professional. Our 2-year IT Development Program is designed to build a strong foundation for your career, with hands-on experience in Application Development, Data & Analytics, IT Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Learn from experienced mentors, work on real-world projects, and make an impact-right from the start! Whether you're graduating in May or have recently completed your degree, if you're passionate about technology and eager to grow, this program is the perfect place to start your journey

Your Passion.Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefitsthat set us apart.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible work week & Hybrid work schedule

• Onsite Tuesday - Thursday
• Option to work remotely Monday and Friday
• Option of day Friday

• Paid Time Off
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation and Housing Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

• Rotation 1: Work with Applications Development team to design, develop and implement solutions supporting business goals
• Rotation 2: Contribute to the Data & Analytics team to design, develop, and implement solutions supporting business goals.
• Rotation 3: Support the IT Infrastructure team in managing systems, network configurations, and cloud operations for secure and efficient IT infrastructure.
• Rotation 4: Gain hands-on experience with the Cybersecurity team, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure data and infrastructure security.
• Participate in cross-departmental projects to understand the interconnectedness of IT functions.
• Engage in training and certification programs to enhance your technical skills.
• Receive mentorship from senior IT professionals and leadership.
• Present key learnings to leadership and team members.

Your Education and Qualifications.

• Recent Graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Certifications Preferred: CompTIA A+, Security+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified- Data Analyst Associate
• Skills Preferred: Programming Experience (e.g., Python, Java), databases (SQL), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Passion for technology and a strong desire to build a career in IT.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and time management abilities.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required.

Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website athttps://careers.sargento.com/us/en.