Backend Developer (Kotlin/Java, Microservices, Kafka) - Store Replenishment

Albert Heijn; Zaandam; Hybrid; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 80K salary with bonus

45 days of paid leave

Access to AH Tech Academy

Pension plan

Travel allowance

Staff discount on groceries

Job summary

A leading retail company located in Zaandam is seeking a Backend Developer specializing in Kotlin/Java to join their team. The role involves building and scaling microservices, designing technical solutions, and ensuring quality. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible work arrangement and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Java/Kotlin developer.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to identify technical improvements and contribute to a technical roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale microservices in Kotlin for the supply chain.
• Design and deliver technical solutions that align with architecture.
• Implement automated testing and ensure security and code quality.

Skills

Java/Kotlin development

Microservices

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kubernetes

Kafka

Cloud experience

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Backend Developer (Kotlin/Java, Microservices, Kafka) - Store Replenishment. Join to apply for the Backend Developer (Kotlin/Java, Microservices, Kafka) - Store Replenishment role at Albert Heijn.

Op het hoofdkantoor. Albert Heijn offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, a culture focused on meaning, and opportunities to grow your career within a data, digital, and tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale microservices in Kotlin for the Warehouse Outbound & Insights team, powering smarter supply chain operations.
• Design and deliver technical solutions that align with architecture and business processes.
• Hands-on development: create proofs of concept, write clean code, implement automated testing, ensure security and code quality, and set best practices.
• Contribute to standards: shape and evolve technical guidelines for long-term scalability.
• Collaborate and share: bring expertise to cross-team initiatives within the AH Stores and Supply Chain Technology Platform.
• Enable growth: improve team skills and processes to deliver business value faster and more effectively.

What You Will Do

You work at the heart of the Albert Heijn supply chain. The AH Store Replenishment product creates orders for 1200+ Albert Heijn stores. The role involves driving reliable and scalable software that supports a high-service supply chain and a quality shopping experience for customers.

Team, Office and Culture

Join a hybrid environment with colleagues in data, digital and tech domains. The team emphasizes diversity, inclusion and collaboration, with a modern workplace near Zaandam railway station.

What We Offer

• An annual salary up to 80K including holiday allowance and a flexible bonus. Depending on experience.
• 45 days of paid leave per year (regular holidays plus ADV days).
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to AH Tech Academy training curriculum.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Travel allowance or NS-business card for commuting to Zaandam.
• Discounts on insurance policies and 10% staff discount on groceries (to €300/year).
• Mijn Albert Heijn Premium membership and a company laptop and telephone.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Java/Kotlin developer.
• Expertise in Microservices, Kotlin (or Java), PostgreSQL or MongoDB, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Cloud experience (Azure preferred; AWS/Google experience acceptable).
• CI/CD experience, including test automation and release engineering (Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions).
• Strong understanding of code quality, IT security, test automation, and cloud practices.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to identify technical improvements and contribute to a technical roadmap.

Seniority

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Industry

• Retail

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