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. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500 locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members.  You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center.

What We Offer:

• 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!

Position Summary:

If you enjoy a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and are driven to transform visionary concepts into functional prototypes, come join our Technology Innovation team.  This is a unique opportunity to blend the agility of a startup with the scale of a global retailer. This is a new position in a newly established team designed to seed and accelerate innovation and an intrapreneurial mindset across the whole organization. You will be a transformative force shaping the future of retail by developing end-to-end digital experiences, seamless omnichannel solutions, and rapid, customer-centric prototyping at scale. We’re seeking a Full Stack Innovation Architect to build and deploy MVPs (Minimum Viable products) that drive tangible business outcomes across our entire operation - from supply chain and inventory to customer engagement, finance, Human Resources, Fuel, Operations and ever-dynamic Digital vertical.

Responsibilities:

Rapid Prototyping & Development: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts (POCs) using AI assisted development practices and tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot to generate boilerplate code, scaffold APIs, and create functional UI components, enabling faster stakeholder validation.

AI Solution Architecture: Architect and build scalable, enterprise-grade AI solutions that address key retail challenges in inventory management, supply chain optimization, personalized customer engagement, and operational efficiency.

Full-Stack Execution: Utilize a comprehensive full-stack skill set to build and integrate both front-end (e.g., customer-facing applications, associate tools) and back-end (e.g., data processing pipelines, APIs, AI model deployment) components of innovative solutions.

Compliance & Security: Develop MVPs that adhere to industry’s established data security & privacy standards. MVPs must be “enterprise ready” for eventual scaling.

Value & Data Driven Innovation: Translate data-driven insights into actionable operational improvements and new customer experiences. Meticulously leverage data to develop & refine MVPs.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with business stakeholders, product managers, data scientists, and IT teams to understand core challenges, define project scope, and ensure tight alignment between technical solutions and strategic business objectives.

Technology Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert within EG America on the application of AI in retail. Stay at the forefront of emerging AI tools, frameworks, and startup methodologies, bringing best-in-class practices to the team.

Key Success Measures

• 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 that position EG America as a leader in convenience retail innovation.

Working Relationships:

Excellent cross-functional relationships across various departments such as IT, Finance, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Customer Service etc. and EG Field Team members (Stores, DMs & RMs) 

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Education: 

Master’s in Information Technology

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a full-stack development or solutions architect role, with a focus on innovation and digital transformation.
• Ability to demo prototypes, pitch solutions, and translate tech for business partners and stakeholders.
• Proven, hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, taking ideas from concept to functional prototype in short cycles.
• Hands-on expertise with retail AI tools, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and platforms, with a deep understanding of their application to inventory, supply chain, customer engagement, and business operations.
• Strong proficiency across the full stack, including front-end technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js), back-end languages (e.g., Python, Node.js), and database systems.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment or a corporate innovation lab.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying AI/ML services.
• Familiarity with MLOps principles and tools for managing machine learning lifecycle.
• Experience with IoT technologies and their application in a retail setting (e.g., smart shelves, computer vision for checkout, sensor data).
• Proficient at hands-on prototyping & solution design using AI Tools (Ex: 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, Proficiency with Data and Automation tools and Tech vendor management skills.
   

Licenses/Certifications:

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills, influencing without authority and stakeholder management.
• Growth mindset, resilience and deep curiosity.
• Adaptability and change agility.  
• Storytelling using working prototypes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to blend creativity and pragmatism.
   

Other Requirements:

Travel: Ability to travel occasionally to store locations or vendor sites. Must be authorized to work in the USA without VISA sponsorship.

Hours & Conditions: Monday – Friday 8 hour day in office setting

Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

At EG America, it’s important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset 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.