Senior Backend Developer

TEGNA, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Java Developer to join our collaborative engineering team.

You will design and build cloud-native backend services, leverage Java and Spring Boot, and work on distributed systems to deliver scalable solutions in high-performance environments. You will develop microservices, deploy on AWS, participate in code reviews, and partner with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into reliable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development with scalable systems design.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and backend services.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed applications.
• Hands-on AWS experience including EC2/S3/RDS/Lambda.
• Experience building distributed systems with focus on performance and reliability.
• Experience in PaaS and cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services using Java, SpringBoot, and AWS.
• Build and optimize microservices-based architectures to support high-performance applications.
• Develop reliable and scalable solutions for distributed systems in high-traffic environments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver quality solutions.
• Improve 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 modern development practices.
• Support cloud deployment, monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Java programming

Spring Boot

Microservices

Distributed systems

Algorithms & data structures

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

EC2

S3

RDS

Lambda

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 Senior Backend Java Developer to join our highly collaborative andagile engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complextechnical challenges and building scalable backend platforms in high-performanceenvironments.You will work on designing and developing cloud-native applications and distributedsystems while collaborating across engineering teams to deliver reliable and innovativesolutions.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and implement scalable backend services using Java, SpringBoot, and AWS.
• Build and optimize microservices-based architectures to support high-performance applications.
• Develop reliable and scalable solutions for distributed systems operating inhigh-traffic environments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliverquality solutions.
• Improve application performance, resiliency, scalability, and system reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices andquality standards.
• Drive continuous improvements through emerging technologies and moderndevelopment 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 arelated field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development with strongexpertise in Core Java concepts and scalable system design.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and related frameworks for developing andmaintaining backend services.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed applicationdesign.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including servicessuch as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed systems with focus onperformance, reliability, and low latency.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms and applying them toreal-world engineering problems.
• Experience working within PaaS and cloud-native environments.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills with the abilityto thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in product companies or startup environments.
• Exposure to modern engineering practices including CI/CD, observability, andcloud infrastructure automation.

Why TEGNA

At TEGNA, our values guide everything we do. We Demand the Truth by deliveringaccurate, trusted information. We Work Smarter by finding better ways to solveproblems and move quickly. We Do the Right Thing by holding ourselves to the higheststandards. And We Win by working together to deliver results. If you’re ready to growyour career in corporate communications and be part of a team that lives these valuesevery 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.