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International IT General Traineeship - HQ Zaandam

Start Traineeship - September 2026

What does our International Traineeship entail?  

Being active in Europe, the United States and Indonesia, our company’s challenges extend beyond country borders. We strongly believe that our future leaders should cultivate an international mindset. And that’s exactly what we aspire toward in our international traineeship – a three-year development program that offers you the opportunity to launch your career at Ahold Delhaize.

The program is built on three pillars: social and business development; technical and functional skills; and leadership development. Personal growth and development are key aspects of this program that prepare you to become a seasoned professional and our company’s future leader.

Why choose the General IT Traineeship?  

During this program, you’ll tackle diverse projects—from improving workflows and streamlining business processes to developing cutting-edge solutions that redefine how customers shop. By leveraging data, automation, and emerging technologies, you’ll help create scalable and forward-thinking IT systems that power our operations.

With hands-on experience in both local brands and global initiatives, you’ll gain the technical and strategic skills needed to navigate complex IT landscapes. Whether it’s in a local brand or leveraging our scale to create shared solutions across Ahold Delhaize, the General IT Traineeship provides fantastic opportunity to hone IT skills in an environment where your work has real impact on the day-to-day lives of customers and associates. 

What are we looking for? 

• Hold a relevant HBO/WO bachelor’s or master's degree (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Computing Science, Information Science, etc.), or will have it by the start of the traineeship
• Up to two years (maximum) of working experience
• Excellent proficiency in English (level C1 or up)
• Reside in and are eligible to work in the Netherlands

What Ahold Delhaize offers you. 

Aside from what we ask of you in this role, we also have a great deal to offer you: plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; a full-time (40 hours per week) position in a hybrid way of working: partly from home and partly from our office in Zaandam; and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to a good work-life balance, and the chance to work in an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth and welcomes you just the way you are. Plus:

• A good salary and favorable secondary employment conditions
• 45 vacation days per year (25.5 vacation days + 19.5 paid-leave days)
• A focus on personal and professional development, for example, through coaching and training sessions specially developed for you as a trainee. For example, you get training sessions with UNLOQ, a leading training and knowledge institute in the Netherlands
• An inspiring work environment in which you work with a diverse team of colleagues, and in which you're encouraged to take ownership of your work and ideas
• The opportunity to have a real impact on Ahold Delhaize's brands and the markets it operates in
• A fantastic kickstart to your career in IT

Please apply at the bottom of the page, provide both CV and cover letter.

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