Senior Software Engineer

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help architect, build, and scale the internal systems and automations that power Melon Local's operations. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys solving operational challenges through technology, and wants meaningful ownership over the products they create.

You'll work closely with the Software Engineering team, agency leadership, and cross-functional departments to develop scalable tools, improve workflow efficiencies, and support the continued growth of the business. This is a highly collaborative role where technical excellence, adaptability, and innovation matter.

If you enjoy building modern applications, leveraging AI technologies, and creating systems that directly impact business performance, this is your seat.

What You'll Own

• Build, develop, and deliver full-stack features across frontend, backend, and service layers.
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex software initiatives, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Develop scalable APIs, internal tools, automations, and user-facing applications that improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to system architecture decisions with a focus on scalability, reliability, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and leadership teams to translate operational needs into technical solutions.
• Apply AI technologies and AI-assisted development tools to improve internal workflows, product capabilities, and engineering velocity.
• Debug and resolve issues across distributed systems, services, databases, and application layers.
• Help maintain and refine hosted services and infrastructure within Azure environments.
• Participate in code reviews, development standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering team.
• Support ongoing innovation initiatives that help Melon Local scale efficiently as the business grows.

What Success Looks Like

First 30 days: Learn the current architecture, development workflows, and internal systems while contributing to active engineering projects and identifying immediate efficiency opportunities.

First 60 days: Take ownership of feature delivery across multiple systems, contribute to technical planning discussions, and begin implementing workflow improvements and automation opportunities.

First 90 days: Operating as a trusted senior contributor across the engineering organization, delivering scalable solutions, improving system reliability, and helping establish development standards that support future growth.

Do you have experience in System development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in a production environment.
• Strong experience with object-oriented programming using C# and/or Java.
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript, C#, and jQuery.
• Experience building modern web applications using React, .NET Core, SQL Server, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, application architecture, design patterns, and scalable system development.
• Experience working with Azure-hosted environments and cloud-based services.
• Familiarity with Git, source control workflows, testing methodologies, and modern software development lifecycle practices.
• Experience building and supporting distributed or high-volume transactional systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across frontend, backend, infrastructure, and database layers.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curiosity around emerging AI technologies and interest in applying them to real-world operational efficiencies.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, React, .NET Core, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL Server, Azure, Git, REST APIs, distributed services, AI-assisted development tools, and internal operational platforms.

Why Melon Local

Growth trajectory. We're actively expanding into new markets, verticals, and service lines - and technology is central to how we scale. The engineers we hire today will help shape the systems that power the next stage of our growth.Real ownership. You won't be buried in bureaucracy or disconnected from the impact of your work. You'll build systems that directly affect operations, performance, and scalability across the company.Transparent leadership.We believe strong teams are built through transparency, collaboration, and shared accountability. Our engineering team works closely with leadership and has visibility into the bigger picture of where the business is headed.Career upside.As the company grows, so do the opportunities. We invest in people who take ownership, solve problems, and help move the business forward.Collaborative culture.We work hard, move fast, and genuinely enjoy building together. Cross-department collaboration and innovation are part of everyday life at Melon Local.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $110,000-$130,000 DOE.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Supplemental and disability insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paternity and maternity leave.
• Professional development and ongoing training support.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Cross-training and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Logistics

Location: Salt Lake City, UT or Las Vegas, NV

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be located in the Salt Lake City or Las Vegas metropolitan areas, or within reasonable driving distance of either market, to support occasional in-person meetings, team collaboration, and business needs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, full-time., * 401(k) 4% Match

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Melon Local is a fast-growing digital marketing agency built on exceptional customer service, measurable results, and innovative technology. Today we support more than 1,500 small and mid-sized businesses across the country through paid search, paid social, lead generation, and proprietary internal systems that help our teams scale smarter and faster. As our agency continues to expand into new markets, verticals, and service lines, technology plays a critical role in how we operate. We're investing heavily in automation, internal tooling, AI-driven efficiencies, and scalable software infrastructure that empowers our teams and improves the client experience. We believe in transparent leadership, shared success, and building an environment where talented people can grow quickly, contribute meaningfully, and take ownership of what they build.