Full Stack Innovation Architect

Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross‑functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team.

EG America is one of the fastest‑growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America’s #1 “one‑stop” destination.

Position Summary:

We’re seeking a Full Stack Innovation Architect to build and deploy MVPs that drive tangible business outcomes across our entire operation— from supply chain and inventory to customer engagement, finance, human resources, fuel, operations and digital verticals.

• Competitive wages
• Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program*
• Paid time off
• Medical/Health/Dental coverage
• 401K with company match
• Team member discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health savings account
• Company spirit days
• Employee recognition and awards
• And much more!

• Lead the end‑to‑end design, development, and deployment of rapid prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts using AI‑assisted development tools.
• Architect and build scalable, enterprise‑grade AI solutions addressing retail challenges.
• Utilize full‑stack skillset to build front‑end and back‑end components of innovative solutions.
• Develop MVPs that adhere to data security & privacy standards.
• Translate data‑driven insights into actionable operational improvements and new customer experiences.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, product managers, data scientists, and IT teams to define project scope and ensure alignment.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert on AI applications in retail.

• Number of MVPs built & build time per MVP, and MVP‑derived ROI.
• Quality of technical documentation and speed to production transition.
• Adoption of next‑generation solutions positioning EG America as a leader in convenience retail innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in full‑stack development or solutions architect role focusing on innovation and digital transformation.
• Ability to demo prototypes, pitch solutions, and translate tech for business partners.
• Hands‑on experience with rapid prototyping, from concept to functional prototype in short cycles.
• Proficiency with retail AI tools, frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch), and platforms; deep understanding of inventory, supply chain, customer engagement.
• Strong proficiency across full stack: front‑end (React, Vue.js), back‑end (Python, Node.js), databases.

• Experience in fast‑paced startup environment or corporate innovation lab.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying AI/ML services.
• Familiarity with MLOps principles and tools.
• Experience with IoT technologies in retail settings.
• Proficient at hands‑on prototyping & solution design using AI tools like Cursor, Replit, Figma.
• Experience with design thinking, agile project management, or innovation frameworks.
• Strong track record in translating business challenges into innovative technology strategies.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and vendor management skills.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Growth mindset, resilience, deep curiosity.
• Adaptability and change agility.
• Storytelling using working prototypes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills blending creativity and pragmatism.

• Ability to travel occasionally to store locations or vendor sites.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Work Monday–Friday 8‑hour day in office setting.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift up to 10 lbs regularly; up to 25 lbs occasionally.

At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, and your unique background and skill set could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast‑paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you—even if you don't meet every single requirement.

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