Software Engineer - Warehouse Systems

Software Engineer - Warehouse Systems | Engineering | Picnic CareersThis is PicnicAbout PicnicWorking with usBlogsSustainabilityTechOperationsWork in Picnic’s OperationBecome a Warehouse WorkerBecome a Delivery DriverGraduate programsTeamsAnalyticsConsumerCreativePeople & FinanceSupply ChainCustomer SuccessStudentsAll jobsThis is PicnicAbout PicnicWorking with usBlogsSustainabilityTechOperationsWork in Picnic’s OperationBecome a Warehouse WorkerBecome a Delivery DriverGraduate programsTeamsAnalyticsConsumerCreativePeople & FinanceSupply ChainCustomer SuccessStudentsAll jobsSoftware Engineer - Warehouse SystemsEngineering📍AmsterdamApply DirectlyIn a nutshellTricks of the tradeWe’re looking forPicnic PerksIn a nutshellOur Java teams in the Warehouse Systems domain are the reason why our warehouses can process the volume of groceries they do! From dealing with inbound items, to sending totes across the warehouse on conveyor belts, to sending the groceries off to our delivery drivers - our software developers build tools and automations to power the entire warehouse platform. Through designing, developing, and testing new features, or improving the scalability and security of our platform: you’ll be managing individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, while finding yourself fully immersed in an engaging scaleup culture.Tricks of the tradeOwnership: Take ownership of projects from concept to delivery, aligning technical solutions with business goalsProblem solving: You see a problem, you tackle it with technology - with your users always in mindCollaboration: Collaborate on cross-team initiative involving complex systems to ensure smooth flows in our warehousesOur Tech: Java 21/25 (Spring 6 with Spring Boot 3.5, Reactor, Immutables, Maven), RabbitMQ, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Git, Docker, AWS, Helm, Terraform, Kubernetes, Vault, Datadog, Python 3.xWe’re looking forYou have a Master’s Degree (in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical field) or equivalent experience.You have a product mindset: you own and solve business problems through techYou have 1-5 years of professional experience in programming and software developmentYou have a profound understanding of back-end development, including Java, Spring, PostgreSQL and RabbitMQYour English skills are on point (no Dutch required)You're based in or happy to relocate to the Netherlands** We work from our office in Amsterdam. Being present makes a genuine difference to your team and the work. There's flexibility to work from home when needed, but if remote or hybrid-first is what you're after, this probably isn't the right fit. Please send your CV in English for complete consideration.Picnic Perks✍🏼 Mastery is a journey! You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. 💡 Make a differenceYou will work on real-world problems, seeing the impact of your work every day in our warehouses and in our satisfied customers. Plus, our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Teamwork makes the dream workWith more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings, to after-work drinks, to our company ski trip and more! 🍎 You are what you eatYou’ll get freshly prepared, healthy lunches and snacks (with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and halal options). Coffee snob? Don’t worry, our amazing Picnic barista has you covered. 🚴🏽 Stay healthy Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga, to climbing! 🔋 Attractive packageWe offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self, as well as 25 vacation days per year, so you can recharge your batteries 🌍 Benefits for expats It can be daunting starting a new job AND moving to a new country. That’s why we offer lots of support for our many expat colleagues, if you want to find our relocation benefits, see here.‌‌‌‌‌‌Building the supermarket on wheels togetherPicnicBusinessOperationsTechDelivery DriverWarehouse WorkerResourcesFAQRelocationBlogsCompanyAbout usSustainabilityPrivacy policyCookie preferences© 2026 PicnicA bit about usWhen you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. The tech team at Picnic is at the core of Picnic. From deep learning models to forecast orders to delivery algorithms to warehouse logistics: we’ve built it all from the ground up. You’ll thrive here if you’re a problem solver with a pro-active mindset who’s not afraid to be challenged daily. Recruitment Process1CV screening2Phone screening3Home assignment4Assignment review5Interviews6Assessment day7OfferCommitment to equal opportunitiesPicnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Our MentalityAt Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!Get in touch with our recruitersGet in touch with our recruitersMaria-Olympia Daroussos - RecruiterOther vacancies you might likeSenior Software Engineer - Warehouse SystemsEngineering📍 Amsterdam Tech Lead (Java)Engineering📍 AmsterdamProduct Manager - LogisticsEngineering📍 AmsterdamProduct Manager - Picnic AppEngineering📍 AmsterdamSenior Machine Learning EngineerEngineering📍 AmsterdamSenior Software Engineer - LogisticsEngineering📍 AmsterdamSenior Software Engineer - StoreEngineering📍 AmsterdamSoftware Engineer - LogisticsEngineering📍 AmsterdamSoftware Engineer - StoreEngineering📍 Amsterdam