Software Engineer Co-op supporting Master Data Management initiatives across product, vendor, and location domains. The role involves learning and contributing to MDM implementations, data quality and AI projects, Agile Scrum practices, product ownership activities, requirements documentation, software development, database work, and troubleshooting. The co-op runs approximately six months in a hybrid environment and includes mentorship, leadership development, and project presentation opportunities.
Category/Area of Expertise: Co-Ops
Job Requisition: 546730
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Arch/Data Master Data (5119270)
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 January 19, 2027 through June 4, 2027. 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:
The Master Data Management function is responsible for managing the structure, quality, and use of data by both internal and external users, often by means of database tools, GUI-based user interfaces and other internal data storage or management systems/architectures. Strategize and manage MDM implementations across multiple domains. Define and develop roadmap for MDM, business operation, third party data analysis and management, including resourcing and budget. Accountable for master data and reference data build approach and processes. Guide adoption of industry standard practices to develop policies guidelines tools metrics and standards for managing master data.
Responsibilities will include learning the application of Master Data Management implementations for Retail covering Product, Vendor, or Location domains. Deliver at least one AI project focused on MDM processes or Data Quality. Learn and apply Agile methodologies in day-to-day activities and learn and apply skills required for a Product Owner in an Agile Scrum team.
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: 546730
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Arch/Data Master Data (5119270)
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 January 19, 2027 through June 4, 2027. 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:
The Master Data Management function is responsible for managing the structure, quality, and use of data by both internal and external users, often by means of database tools, GUI-based user interfaces and other internal data storage or management systems/architectures. Strategize and manage MDM implementations across multiple domains. Define and develop roadmap for MDM, business operation, third party data analysis and management, including resourcing and budget. Accountable for master data and reference data build approach and processes. Guide adoption of industry standard practices to develop policies guidelines tools metrics and standards for managing master data.
Responsibilities will include learning the application of Master Data Management implementations for Retail covering Product, Vendor, or Location domains. Deliver at least one AI project focused on MDM processes or Data Quality. Learn and apply Agile methodologies in day-to-day activities and learn and apply skills required for a Product Owner in an Agile Scrum team.
Qualifications:
- Working towards a degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven work or educational experience for software engineering/development.
- Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- The ability to document requirements and specifications.
- Experience with programming, programming languages, databases, advanced SQL skills, and Databricks experienced preferred.
- Good communication skills with a variety of audiences in both business and technical, analytical thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting, and SDLC.
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.
Ahold Delhaize USA Quincy, Massachusetts, USA Office
1385 Hancock St, Quincy, MA, United States, 02169
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