TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television, while also maintaining a strong global presence in India with offices in Bangalore and Chennai that support technology, product, and business operations initiatives. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
Senior Backend Java Developer
Position Summary
TEGNA is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Java Developer to join our highly collaborative and agile engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and building scalable backend platforms in high-performance environments. You will work on designing and developing cloud-native applications and distributed systems while collaborating across engineering teams to deliver reliable and innovative solutions.
What You’ll Do
• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services using Java,
Spring Boot, and AWS.
• Build and optimize microservices-based architectures to support high-performance applications.
• Develop reliable and scalable solutions for distributed systems operating in high-traffic environments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver quality solutions.
• Improve application performance, resiliency, scalability, and system reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvements through emerging technologies and contemporary development practices.
• Support cloud deployment, monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development with strong expertise in Co
📌 Senior Backend Developer (Chennai)
🏢 Tegna
📍 Chennai