Participate in a six-month software development co-op building the next-generation loyalty platform. Develop Azure-based Spring Boot microservices and work with Databricks, modern programming languages, databases, customer behavior analytics, targeted offers, coupons, and communications. Collaborate with teammates, learn new technologies, receive mentorship, attend leadership development sessions, and present project work to company leaders.
Category/Area of Expertise: Co-Ops
Job Requisition: 546775
Address: USA-IL-Chicago-300 South Riverside Plaza
Store Code: Sltns Dvlpmnt-Engmnt-Mrkt & Dipla (5118773)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Co-op Program Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industr y while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities .
** Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time ba sis and be available from January 19 , 202 7 through June 4 , 202 7 . We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.* *
Department /Position Description:
This team s upport s and develop s Loyalty, Marketing and Advertising Technology for all US Brands and Digital partners. Enabling a modern, modular loyalty system with near real-time offer delivery providing savings to store and on-line customers. Supporting real-time customer behavior analytics enables targeted offers, coupons and communications, driving sales revenue and monetization of brand media. The S pring C o-op will join the team in building the foundations of our next generation loyalty platform. This platform will be built in our Azure cloud utilizing a variety of modern tools, including Databricks and Spring Boot microservices.
Qualifications:
Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $20.90 - $35.70
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $22.80 - $37.30
#LI-DNI
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 546775
Address: USA-IL-Chicago-300 South Riverside Plaza
Store Code: Sltns Dvlpmnt-Engmnt-Mrkt & Dipla (5118773)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Co-op Program Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industr y while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities .
** Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time ba sis and be available from January 19 , 202 7 through June 4 , 202 7 . We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.* *
- Approximate 6-month Co-op session with competitive pay
- Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge
- Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA
- Leadership speaker sessions and development activities
- One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest
- Involvement in group community service events
- Networking and professional engagement opportunities
- Access to online career development tools and resources
- Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility
Department /Position Description:
This team s upport s and develop s Loyalty, Marketing and Advertising Technology for all US Brands and Digital partners. Enabling a modern, modular loyalty system with near real-time offer delivery providing savings to store and on-line customers. Supporting real-time customer behavior analytics enables targeted offers, coupons and communications, driving sales revenue and monetization of brand media. The S pring C o-op will join the team in building the foundations of our next generation loyalty platform. This platform will be built in our Azure cloud utilizing a variety of modern tools, including Databricks and Spring Boot microservices.
Qualifications:
- Working towards a degree in S oftware D evelopment or related field.
- Knowledge of modern web development languages such as Kotlin, Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.
- Knowledge of relational and/or document database platforms.
- Experience with a cloud platform, such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services is a plus.
- Experience working within a team setting with effective communication skills.
- Motivated learner, interested in exploring new technologies.
Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $20.90 - $35.70
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $22.80 - $37.30
#LI-DNI
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
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