What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fulfillment Software Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026 position at Ahold Delhaize USA?
Category/Area of Expertise: Co-Ops
Job Requisition: 455396
Address: USA-IL-Chicago-300 South Riverside Plaza
Store Code: NCF Development (5158239)
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 industry 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.
Fulfillment Order Management System (OMS) is a software platform that tracks sales, orders, inventory, and fulfillment across multiple channels (e.g., online store, marketplace, physical retail). It acts as the central hub for managing the entire order lifecycle. Fulfillment applications focus specifically on the picking, packing, shipping, and delivery aspects of the order process. The Co-op will monitor order statuses and ensure timely progression through stages as well as flag or help resolve exceptions. Similarly, the Co-op will document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for using OMS or fulfillment apps and assist in user training materials. They will respond to internal team queries about order status or inventory levels and support customer service with order updates or issue resolutions.
Qualifications:
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $20.90 - $35.70
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $22.80 - $37.30
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: 455396
Address: USA-IL-Chicago-300 South Riverside Plaza
Store Code: NCF Development (5158239)
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 industry 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 basis and be available from July 13, 2026 through December 4, 2026. 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
Fulfillment Order Management System (OMS) is a software platform that tracks sales, orders, inventory, and fulfillment across multiple channels (e.g., online store, marketplace, physical retail). It acts as the central hub for managing the entire order lifecycle. Fulfillment applications focus specifically on the picking, packing, shipping, and delivery aspects of the order process. The Co-op will monitor order statuses and ensure timely progression through stages as well as flag or help resolve exceptions. Similarly, the Co-op will document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for using OMS or fulfillment apps and assist in user training materials. They will respond to internal team queries about order status or inventory levels and support customer service with order updates or issue resolutions.
Qualifications:
- Working towards a degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong fundamentals of Object-oriented programming languages (Java or similar)
- Strong fundamentals of Data structures, ability to write/analyze SQL and familiarity with GIT
- Basic understanding of API's and micro services
- Write Unit test cases, curiosity to explore frameworks like Karate and help automation of services
- Ability to interpret data, spot trends, and solve problems logically
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $20.90 - $35.70
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $22.80 - $37.30
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.
Salary : $21 - $37