Sr. Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

Your new role and environment

As a Backend Developer at AD/01, you contribute to the improvement and optimization of the online experience of millions of customers. Using the latest technology, you transform the ever-changing insights in the world of online shopping into code that works. In short, you use your programming skills to develop, test and implement new functionalities, together with your team.

Our smart professionals create digital solutions that make (online) shopping simpler and more inspiring. We’re continually rethinking the way people shop, pay and even enjoy food. That’s why we’re investing heavily in data, digital and tech.

In the Customer Technology Platform (CTP) we are looking for an experienced Backend Developer. CTP focuses on Website, App, Logistics software for the grocery home delivery proposition and the in-store IT of Albert Heijn. With 3.5M App users, 3M website visits, 330k orders a week and 500M transactions; we take on the task of being reliable and always innovating to optimize processes and bring better service to the customer. This is a huge responsibility but also a really exciting job. We are always looking for great developers in one of our 46 scrum teams and we will be glad to open up a position for you!

Key responsibilities of your role

Manage the shopping experience in our stores, website and app.

Develop and improve new features for millions of customers.

Improve and develop services to make the shopping experience easy and fun for our customers.

Take responsibility (with the team) on the DevSecOps development cycle including standby

What’s in it for you?

We ask a lot. (We’re looking for the best, after all). But we offer a lot, too.

So, what do we have in store for you? We offer flexible hours and a hybrid working model, allowing you to work both from home and at the office. We provide competitive benefits to support health, well-being and your professional growth. This includes: a significant budget on the benefit platform and a yearly bonus. At AD01 we welcome everyone, just the way you are, and encourage individual growth with valuable opportunities and a worldwide across-brand network.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science

At least 7 years work experience as a software engineer

Experience with Java, Kotlin (must have), SQL, CI/CD

Experience with Kubernetes

Experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate

Strong understanding of CI/CD practices in an Azure Cloud environment.

A big plus if you also have experience with Kafka, Grafana, Postgres, and APIs

A getting-things-done mentality

An insatiable appetite for new knowledge

It goes without saying that so-called ‘soft skills’ are just as important as their ‘hard’ cousins. We highly value:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Creative; identifies solutions and selects the best combination of practices by taking an innovative approach to problem solving

Team player; involves others, shares knowledge and seeks opportunities for cross functional working and collaboration

Adaptable to situations and different/multicultural environments

Excellent command of the English language both written & spoken

If you’re excited to help us grow, then please apply now. If you feel like you might not tick all the boxes but have the skills and personality we’re looking for, then please also apply now!

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