Fulfillment Software Engineer Co-op - Fall 2026

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career assistance and mentoring

Networking opportunities

Access to online career development tools

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking candidates for a paid Co-op position in Chicago. The role involves working with the Fulfillment Order Management System (OMS), monitoring order statuses, and assisting in user training. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science and possess strong programming fundamentals. This opportunity offers mentorship, project work, and career development support.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong fundamentals of Object-oriented programming languages.
• Ability to write/analyze SQL and familiarity with GIT.

Responsibilities

• Monitor order statuses and ensure timely progression.
• Document standard operating procedures for using OMS.
• Assist in user training materials and respond to internal queries.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

SQL

Data structures

GIT

API understanding

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

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.

Department/Position Description: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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