Lead Backend Developer

TEGNA, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Chennai (India) is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join a collaborative, agile engineering team. You will design and build cloud-native backend platforms and distributed systems, delivering reliable solutions with AWS and microservices.

You’ll lead backend development with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and scalable architectures. The role emphasizes mentoring, code quality, and driving performance through CI/CD in an agile setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development with strong core Java concepts.
• Strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices development.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Good understanding of System Design, Distributed Systems, REST APIs, SQL databases, and backend architecture.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies and cloud-based applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS.
• Guide and mentor developers while ensuring best practices in Java, REST APIs, System Design, and Cloud Development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions using AWS, Microservices, and Distributed Systems.
• Drive application performance, troubleshooting, deployment, and continuous improvements through CI/CD, AWS, and Monitoring Tools.
• Develop and maintain backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS.
• Build and support REST APIs, Microservices, and Database Integrations (SQL/RDBMS).
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions in an Agile environment.
• Troubleshoot issues and improve application performance, reliability, and scalability using AWS, CI/CD, and Monitoring Tools.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

REST APIs

System Design

CI/CD

Cloud Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

AWS tools

Job description

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.

Position Summary

TEGNA is looking for an experienced 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.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead the design and development of backend applications usingJava, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS.
• Guide and mentor developers while ensuring best practices inJava, REST APIs, System Design, and Cloud Development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions usingAWS, Microservices, and Distributed Systems.
• Drive application performance, troubleshooting, deployment, and continuous improvements throughCI/CD, AWS, and Monitoring Tools.
• Develop andmaintainbackend applications usingJava, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS.
• Build and supportREST APIs, Microservices, and Database Integrations (SQL/RDBMS).
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions in anAgile environment.
• Troubleshoot issues and improve application performance, reliability, and scalability usingAWS, CI/CD, and Monitoring Tools.

WhatYou’llBring

• Bachelor's or master'sdegree in computer science,Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8 to 12+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development with strongexpertiseinCore Javaconcepts and scalable system design.
• Strong experience inJava, Spring Boot, and Microservicesdevelopment.
• Hands-on experience withAWS servicessuch as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda
• Good understanding ofSystem Design, Distributed Systems, REST APIs, SQL databases, and backend architecture.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile developmentmethodologiesand cloud-based applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Good communicationand collaboration skills with cross-functional teams

Why TEGNA?

At TEGNA, our values guide everything we do. We Demand the Truth by delivering accurate, trusted information. We Work Smarter by finding better ways to solveproblems and move quickly. We Do the Right Thing by holding ourselves to the highest standards. And We Win by working together to deliver results. If you’re ready to grow your career in corporate communications and be part of a team that lives these values every day, we’d love to hear from you.

EEO Statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.