Zaandam
10 Apr 2026
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Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, Python, AI/LLM Systems & Agents)

Albert Heijn

Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, Python, AI/LLM Systems & Agents)

Senior Backend Engineer needed for Albert Heijn's innovation team in Zaandam, focusing on AI/LLM systems and Kotlin/Python backend services. Requires 5+ years backend experience with hands-on AI/LLM application development. Hybrid work model with competitive salary and benefits.

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Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands, NL

Work Model

Hybrid: both from home as well as in the office

Experience Required

5 years

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Senior Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)
KotlinJavaPythonSpringSpring BootAzureAWSGCPAPIsrelational databasesNoSQL databasesCI/CDAgileLLMAIRAGembeddingsprompt engineeringagent-based systemsorchestration frameworks
Soft Skills
proactivemotivatedanalytical skillsownershipcollaboration
Tools (Must-have)
GitHub Copilot

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain Kotlin-based backend services, APIs, and integrations
  • Work on systems behind real-time conversational experiences, including our AI-powered chatbot
  • Integrate LLM capabilities into production systems
  • Take ownership from design to deployment and ongoing operation
  • Build reliable integrations with existing AH systems and ensure consistent data flows
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, engineers, and stakeholders to turn ideas into working solutions
  • Contribute to new initiatives, both AI-driven and traditional backend services
  • Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and maintainable in a complex retail environment
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