Product Developer - DIVA Platform

Job Description Job Description Department: Technology / Innovation Reports To: CTO About the Role We are looking for a highly analytical, AI-native Product Developer to help expand and optimize DIVA (Data-Informed Virtual Assistant) — our internal AI-powered platform used daily by every department across the company. This is not a traditional product manager role. This role sits at the intersection of: Business process optimization AI-driven development (ChatGPT-powered coding workflows) Database and backend system enhancement Cross-department innovation You will work directly with internal teams to identify inefficiencies, discover automation opportunities, and design smarter system workflows — then translate those requirements into structured AI prompts that generate production-ready code and improvements. If you think in systems, see patterns in chaos, and can turn conversations into scalable automation, this role is for you. What You’ll Do Identify Efficiency Opportunities Interface with all departments (Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Accounting, etc.) Analyze workflows and identify friction points or redundant processes Map existing processes and propose smarter automation chains Recommend AI-driven enhancements to improve output quality and speed Expand DIVA’s Capabilities Translate business requirements into structured AI prompts Use ChatGPT as a development partner to generate backend logic and feature enhancements Design smarter chaining systems that improve recommendations and automation Improve data structures and query performance where needed Technical Collaboration & Execution Work alongside engineering to validate and deploy enhancements Design and refine MySQL queries and database logic Contribute to PHP-based microservices and internal tools Support ongoing improvements to embeddings, search logic, and automation pipelines Think in Systems Identify where better data modeling improves outcomes Suggest structural changes that improve downstream outputs Continuously refine how DIVA learns, responds, and supports users Required Qualifications Strong working knowledge of ChatGPT or similar AI tools in a development context Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical tasks Experience working with structured data and databases Comfort working cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical teams Systems thinker who sees optimization opportunities naturally Strongly Preferred Experience with: MySQL (query design, optimization, grouping logic, indexing basics) PHP Code-based development environments (e.g., Codex-style AI-assisted coding tools) Understanding of prompt engineering for code generation Experience designing automation workflows or internal tools Familiarity with vector search, embeddings, or AI-assisted recommendation systems What Success Looks Like Departments report measurable efficiency improvements New DIVA features reduce manual work Outputs become more accurate and intelligent Fewer repetitive tasks, more automation chains Increased sales DIVA evolves from a tool into a strategic advantage Ideal Candidate Profile You: Ask “Why are we doing it this way?” constantly Think in automation chains and decision trees See ChatGPT as a development accelerator, not a novelty Are comfortable diving into SQL one minute and business strategy the next Prefer building systems over managing meetings Why This Role Matters DIVA powers daily operations across the company. The right person in this role will help transform it from a helpful tool into a competitive moat. Company Description United National Consumer Suppliers (UNCS) is a leading wholesale distributor specializing in manufacturer excess inventory, closeouts, and overstock. We purchase merchandise from manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, then sell to thousands of mass retailers, distributors, and grocers around the globe. Consistently recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s most entrepreneurial and fastest-growing companies, UNCS thrives on innovation, speed, and strong partnerships. Each retailer in today’s market needs different preparations done to their merchandise in order to remain competitive. One of the reasons so many customers keep coming back to UNCS is that the UNCS family gets to know these preparations and executes on them. The purchasing and sales teams develop one on one relationships with their vendors and customers. The logistics team pores through the routing and vendor manuals to ensure complete compliance with a customer’s needs. UNCS is headquartered in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida near the scenic Atlantic Ocean and just north of Port Everglades. UNCS works with vendors and customers in the 48 contiguous states, Mexico, Canada, the European Union and the Caribbean and is constantly looking to expand its horizons. \t UNCS is an active community partner; UNCS works with several local non-profits to benefit South Florida families. Major partnerships are currently with the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital/Memorial Foundation, Broward Partnership for the Homeless, the Cherry Pantry at Temple University, Soles4Souls and the Broward Education Foundation. Company Description United National Consumer Suppliers (UNCS) is a leading wholesale distributor specializing in manufacturer excess inventory, closeouts, and overstock. We purchase merchandise from manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, then sell to thousands of mass retailers, distributors, and grocers around the globe.\r\n\r\nConsistently recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s most entrepreneurial and fastest-growing companies, UNCS thrives on innovation, speed, and strong partnerships.\r\n\r\nEach retailer in today’s market needs different preparations done to their merchandise in order to remain competitive. One of the reasons so many customers keep coming back to UNCS is that the UNCS family gets to know these preparations and executes on them. The purchasing and sales teams develop one on one relationships with their vendors and customers. The logistics team pores through the routing and vendor manuals to ensure complete compliance with a customer’s needs. \r\n\r\nUNCS is headquartered in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida near the scenic Atlantic Ocean and just north of Port Everglades. UNCS works with vendors and customers in the 48 contiguous states, Mexico, Canada, the European Union and the Caribbean and is constantly looking to expand its horizons. \t\r\n\r\nUNCS is an active community partner; UNCS works with several local non-profits to benefit South Florida families. Major partnerships are currently with the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital/Memorial Foundation, Broward Partnership for the Homeless, the Cherry Pantry at Temple University, Soles4Souls and the Broward Education Foundation.