Location: Come and join us in Hamburg!

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.
Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative marketing team who strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Are you ready for your next ride?

As of now, we are looking for a highly motivated Junior Backend Engineer to join one of our Teams that builds the backend for the demand on the Platform.

Our teams are cross functional with backend and frontend engineering and work on various systems such as our Rider application, or Dispatching solutions for Dispatch centers. This includes driving automation across critical processes and enhancing internal user experiences with data-driven, reliable solutions.

Be ready to join a multinational, diverse, and collaborative team that strives for excellence while having fun and growing together.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive, innovative environment, this is your next ride—hop on board!

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

• Taking end-to-end ownership of the entire feature development process—from contributing ideas for new features, writing clean code, and testing, to deploying and monitoring your services.
• Working closely with your teammates in an agile setup, actively participate in team ceremonies to deliver high-impact tools that reduce friction and accelerate issue resolution.
• Implementing robust and scalable microservices that meet the needs of our growing user base while adhering to industry best practices.
• Maintaining system reliability through thoughtful monitoring, alerting, and continuous delivery practices.
• Exploring the application of AI and foundational models (e.g. Claude) to enhance operational efficiency and support intelligent automation across internal processes.
• Participating in knowledge sharing and collaboration within our technical domain, and continuously improving your skills to bring fresh ideas to our team.
• Being part of a culture that values quality, pragmatism, transparency, and continuous learning. 
• Solving real-world challenges that affect our users, and see your contributions make a tangible impact.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• You have 1-2 years of experience with backend development and feel comfortable working with technologies like Kotlin, Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, and Kafka—or you're confident in picking them up.
• Interest in building scalable web applications, including RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures. You're also comfortable working with transactions, resiliency, and system performance.
• Knowledge of testing practices throughout the software development life cycle, including unit, integration, and system testing.
• You take ownership of your work and seek opportunities to improve code quality, system design, and delivery processes.
• You enjoy working in collaborative, cross-functional teams and value knowledge sharing and open communication.
• You're curious and adaptable, and enjoy solving both technical and product-related challenges.
• You thrive in a mission-driven environment, where your contributions have clear impact and your strengths are nurtured.
• You're excited about being part of a team that continuously evolves, reflects, and celebrates wins together.
• You have a clear, confident communication style in English, both written and verbal.
• Bonus: You have experience building backend systems that leverage AI or foundational models to drive operational efficiency and automation.

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work. 

ABOUT FREENOW:

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app. 

In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?

Real ownership. Real impact. Build from day one.

Are you an ambitious graduate ready to tackle complex, real-world challenges at the intersection of data, strategy and tech? 

The Future Leaders Graduate Program – Business Analytics at Picnic is a two-year launchpad for exceptional talents. From day one, you join a business team, own a business topic, and become an expert in your field.

At Picnic, we’re building the future of grocery. Using cutting-edge technology and data-driven innovation, we challenge the status quo and build the world’s smartest, most customer-focused supermarket.
We move fast, think big, and turn bold ideas into tangible impact.

Tricks of the trade

• Lead with ambition: Bring your relentless determination, creativity, and grit. Take the driver’s seat and redefine the grocery shopping experience for millions. You will be expected to think independently, move fast, and deliver results.
• Steep learning curve: Your growth comes from owning real problems, testing your ideas, learning from your mistakes and starting again. You'll blend hands-on training with immediate execution, you’ll move at a pace that accelerates your growth like nowhere else.
• Solve real-life puzzles: Spot opportunities, use tools at the forefront of technology, and own the outcome end to end. Not just making slides, but building the solution yourself.
• Innovate across borders: You’ll collaborate with teams across the Netherlands, Germany, and France, tackling challenges that redefine how Picnic operates at a European scale.
• High-performance environment: You’ll work alongside some of the best teams in analytics and tech, people who set a high bar and expect you to do the same.

From learning to leading

In your first six months, you’ll own a business-critical project from start to finish - supported by mentorship, learning sessions, and regular feedback.
You’ll strengthen your leadership abilities like project management, storytelling, stakeholder communication, giving & receiving feedback, while sharpening your skills in Python, SQL, Excel and PowerPoint.

As your scope grows, so does your responsibility. You might scale your initial project or take on new challenges in the same domain. Either way, the pace is yours to set. 

Where you’ll make an impact

From day one, you’ll be embedded in a business team, taking ownership in one of the following domains:

• Consumer - Drive growth through pricing, supplier strategy, and our market strategy. Think: Shaping our successful market entry into new cities. Your decisions shape how millions of customers experience Picnic.
• Tech - Work at the intersection of product and infrastructure, building scalable systems that power our operations. Think: building software and algorithms our FCAs run on or launch new features in our app used by millions.   
• Logistics - Build the backbone of Picnic: robotic fulfilment, demand forecasting, route optimization across Europe and much more

Your superpowers

You don't wait for permission. You see a problem, build the solution, and bring people with you, before anyone asks. You've probably already started something: a project, a product, a business, an initiative that didn't exist until you made it happen.

More specifically, you:

• Are about to graduate (or recently graduated) a Masters in a quantitative field: e.g., mathematics, econometrics, engineering, or similar
• Have experience in high-performance environments: consulting, fast-growth startups, or competitive internships and know what it means to raise the bar.
• Show an entrepreneurial mindset: you build, improve, and take ownership without being asked
• Think like a builder: hands-on, curious, and driven to challenge the status quo with practical solutions
• You have already gained basic knowledge in PowerPoint, Python, SQL, Excel or alternative coding languages 
• EU citizenship or valid EU working permit required.

Many strong candidates (particularly women) talk themselves out of applying because they don't tick every box. If this excites you and you believe you have what it takes, apply. We only hire when we find the right match. That’s why our selection process is intentionally highly selective.

 Why Picnic?

• Grow as we grow. We’re scaling quickly across countries and millions of customers and this is just the start. Grow your impact as we grow; we invest in your path but the driver's seat is always yours.
• Work with other innovators. Work with a driven, energetic team that builds, wins, and celebrates together (think of legendary Friday drinks, our Ski trip and our parties)
• Kickstart your career. Earn a competitive salary and step into a program designed to launch your long-term future at Picnic.

When are you joining? 

• Fall Edition 2026
  Start dates: September, October
  *earlier or later dates can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the application question

• Spring Edition 2027
  Start dates: February, March
  *earlier or later dates can be arranged, please indicate your preference in the application question

📍 Location: Full-time in Hamburg, with periodic trips to NL or FR

There is no deadline: Our aim is to find the most ambitious people out there. We onboard talents on a monthly basis, so whether you join in April or August, you’ll always have a group of people sharing the ride. 

Picnic Perks 

🏆 Rewarding Impact from Day One

You’ll receive an attractive compensation package, designed to reward your ambition, drive, and the direct impact you’ll make from your very first project.

🍎Learning & development 

Our Future Leaders Graduate Program - Business Analytics is designed to offer you a steep learning curve by taking business ownership and end-to-end responsibility early on. You’ll get to learn by doing, while mentored by our Picnic leaders that had a similar journey like you. Next to that, you’ll benefit from other opportunities like Lepaya training for polishing soft skills or Picnic Tech Academy training in case you want to learn new skills other than what you already do in this program. We also offer free access to trained psychologists via our OpenUp partner, and German language classes if you’d like to get your experience in Germany to the next level. 

🗺️Relocation

If you’re moving from another country to join Picnic we make it as smooth as possible for you. We’ll cover your flight costs and a first month's accommodation. 

 🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacks 

Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen. We get delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.

⛳All the rest 

At Picnic you get 30 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. We subsidise your Deutschlandticket and with the Lease-a-Bike you can get to work sustainably and healthily. And your phone and laptop are on us, of course.

FAQ

Do I need a quantitative background? It's a strong advantage, but not a hard requirement. If your internships and projects demonstrate real hands-on ownership and data-driven thinking, we'll consider your application. You do need a Master's degree, basic knowledge of Python or SQL, and relevant work experience.

Does the program include rotations? No, intentionally. We believe depth creates ownership, and ownership creates impact. Rather than rotating across teams, you’ll go deep in one area, build real expertise, and gradually expand your scope as your impact grows. If you have topic preferences, tell us during the process.

In what language should I apply? English. Please include your CV and Master's degree transcript or any other relevant test scores (e.g., GMAT)

What are the long-term opportunities after the program? This program is a fast track into a high-impact career at Picnic, it’s an entry point for a long-term future, not a two-year stopover. 

Career paths here are as varied as the people on them. Some grow vertically, building deep expertise and a team around them as their project expands. Others move laterally - from Commercial to Fulfilment, Distribution to Customer, or wherever their strengths and ambitions take them. What they share is real ownership, real impact, and a career they shaped themselves.

Location: Come and join us in Hamburg or Berlin.

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.
Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative marketing team who strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Are you ready for your next ride?

We’re on the lookout for a Junior Backend Engineer to join our Marketplace Pricing team, where we build the systems responsible for calculating all prices on the Freenow platform, including dynamic prices and rider- and driver-specific pricing.

You’ll help create a customized and competitive pricing experience for our customers, while fostering trust and transparency with our partners by ensuring clear and correct price calculations - trust being the cornerstone of our relationships.

At the heart of our work is the chance to make a real impact in the world of mobility. You’ll be part of a multinational, diverse, and highly motivated team of software engineers who are not only passionate about creating top-tier solutions but also about collaborating and having fun along the way.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive, innovative environment, this is your next ride—hop on board!

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

• Take Ownership: You’ll have the chance to own the entire process—from contributing ideas for new features, writing clean code, and testing, to deploying and monitoring your services.
• Collaborate in Agile Teams: Work closely with your teammates in an agile setup, actively participate in team ceremonies, and contribute to a dynamic, iterative development process.
• Develop Scalable Microservices: Implement robust and scalable microservices that meet the needs of our growing user base while adhering to industry best practices.
• Maintain and Optimize: Help maintain existing features, troubleshoot, and fix bugs to ensure smooth operations and a great user experience.
• Learn and Grow: Stay up-to-date with the latest backend development trends and continuously improve your skills, bringing fresh ideas to our team.
• Team Player Attitude: Contribute to a positive team spirit—your humble, collaborative approach will help us find solutions together and achieve shared success.
• Impact Real Users: Solve real-world challenges that affect our users, and see your contributions make a tangible impact.
  
  

  We have around 0.5 million users accessing our product monthly, this is across all European countries that we operate in.

  When offering and monetizing reliable, easy-to-use and innovative mobility services to them, the FinTech scalability and reliability are core contributors for the business success, with the ability to adjust and fit different market requirements.

  While being both enabler and driver for diverse business initiatives, it’s important especially for financial services to stay compliant with regulations.

  Be part of our teams, bring in your ideas and evolve with us a high quality software system that makes it easy to stay compliant and boost our business at the same time.

  Our Techstack: Kotlin | Java | Spring Boot | MongoDB | Postgres | Redis & more

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Experience with Kotlin or Java: 1-2 years of experience (or strong foundational knowledge) working with these languages, with an eagerness to grow your expertise.
• Prove Yourself Beyond Degrees: While a background in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or related quantitative fields is common, we value practical skills just as much. Show us that passion and talent can go beyond formal degrees.
• Effective Communication: Ability to simplify and explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, adjusting based on their level of understanding.
• Passion for Scalable Solutions: Interest in building scalable web applications, including RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures. You're also comfortable working with transactions, resiliency, and system performance.
• Familiarity with JVM Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks—you're comfortable with the quirks and strengths of JVM-based systems.
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of relational databases and how to design efficient, reliable, and maintainable data structures.
• Holistic Testing Approach: Knowledge of testing practices throughout the software development life cycle, including unit, integration, and system testing.

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.

ABOUT FREENOW:

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app. 

In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?

Location: Come and join us in Hamburg or Berlin.

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions helping people to move freely and cities to thrive.
Be ready to work in a multinational, diverse, highly motivated and collaborative marketing team who strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Are you ready for your next ride?

We’re on the lookout for a Junior Backend Engineer to join our Marketplace Pricing team, where we build the systems responsible for calculating all prices on the Freenow platform, including dynamic prices and rider- and driver-specific pricing.

You’ll help create a customized and competitive pricing experience for our customers, while fostering trust and transparency with our partners by ensuring clear and correct price calculations - trust being the cornerstone of our relationships.

At the heart of our work is the chance to make a real impact in the world of mobility. You’ll be part of a multinational, diverse, and highly motivated team of software engineers who are not only passionate about creating top-tier solutions but also about collaborating and having fun along the way.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive, innovative environment, this is your next ride—hop on board!

YOUR DAILY ADVENTURES WILL INCLUDE:

• Take Ownership: You’ll have the chance to own the entire process—from contributing ideas for new features, writing clean code, and testing, to deploying and monitoring your services.
• Collaborate in Agile Teams: Work closely with your teammates in an agile setup, actively participate in team ceremonies, and contribute to a dynamic, iterative development process.
• Develop Scalable Microservices: Implement robust and scalable microservices that meet the needs of our growing user base while adhering to industry best practices.
• Maintain and Optimize: Help maintain existing features, troubleshoot, and fix bugs to ensure smooth operations and a great user experience.
• Learn and Grow: Stay up-to-date with the latest backend development trends and continuously improve your skills, bringing fresh ideas to our team.
• Team Player Attitude: Contribute to a positive team spirit—your humble, collaborative approach will help us find solutions together and achieve shared success.
• Impact Real Users: Solve real-world challenges that affect our users, and see your contributions make a tangible impact.
  
  

  We have around 0.5 million users accessing our product monthly, this is across all European countries that we operate in.

  When offering and monetizing reliable, easy-to-use and innovative mobility services to them, the FinTech scalability and reliability are core contributors for the business success, with the ability to adjust and fit different market requirements.

  While being both enabler and driver for diverse business initiatives, it’s important especially for financial services to stay compliant with regulations.

  Be part of our teams, bring in your ideas and evolve with us a high quality software system that makes it easy to stay compliant and boost our business at the same time.

  Our Techstack: Kotlin | Java | Spring Boot | MongoDB | Postgres | Redis & more

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Experience with Kotlin or Java: 1-2 years of experience (or strong foundational knowledge) working with these languages, with an eagerness to grow your expertise.
• Prove Yourself Beyond Degrees: While a background in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or related quantitative fields is common, we value practical skills just as much. Show us that passion and talent can go beyond formal degrees.
• Effective Communication: Ability to simplify and explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, adjusting based on their level of understanding.
• Passion for Scalable Solutions: Interest in building scalable web applications, including RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures. You're also comfortable working with transactions, resiliency, and system performance.
• Familiarity with JVM Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks—you're comfortable with the quirks and strengths of JVM-based systems.
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of relational databases and how to design efficient, reliable, and maintainable data structures.
• Holistic Testing Approach: Knowledge of testing practices throughout the software development life cycle, including unit, integration, and system testing.

BENEFITS & PERKS IN A NUTSHELL:

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:

Freenow is an equal opportunity employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
We want you to grow and evolve, bring your true self to work.

ABOUT FREENOW:

Freenow by Lyft empowers smarter mobility decisions, helping people to move freely and cities to thrive. Through our multi-mobility app, we feature broad options for everyone across 9 European markets and over 180 cities. Millions of passengers can access services including taxis, private hire vehicles, carsharing, car rental, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds, and public transport within a single app. 

In July 2025 Freenow was acquired by Lyft, a global mobility platform, which connects riders and drivers for billions of rides across North America and Europe. Together, Freenow and Lyft are creating a more caring and connected world, with transportation for everyone. We are a global, diverse, highly motivated, and collaborative team that strives for excellence and likes to have fun. Ready for your next ride?