Sr. Web Developer Job at 13newsnow.com in Knoxville

Senior Web Developer

Are you ready to shape the web experiences of tens of millions of Americans every month? Join TEGNA's Development team, where we build cutting-edge websites, mobile apps, OTT apps, and custom editorial tools. Despite being part of a large, publicly traded company, our team operates with the agility and excitement of a startup. We're a fun-loving group of professionals who thrive on innovation and getting things done. We are seeking a Senior Web Developer to help lead the evolution of our web platform, which powers experiences for millions of users across a large network of local news stations. In this role, you'll build new features, mentor teammates, tackle our toughest performance and architecture challenges, and help set the technical direction for the platform. If you love modern web development and working in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. This is a hybrid role based in Knoxville, TN, with a mix of in-office and remote work.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and ship features for our web platform using JavaScript and contemporary web technologies, aligned with the product roadmap and our engineering standards.
Own significant areas of the codebase and serve as a key resource for investigating and resolving complex product issues.
Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code that is scalable and maintainable.
Identify performance bottlenecks—especially around Core Web Vitals, rendering, and page load—and drive solutions.
Mentor other developers through code review, pairing, and technical guidance.
Collaborate with developers, designers, product/business managers, backend, and CMS teams to translate requirements into well-architected solutions.
Help maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and release processes for web deployments.
Rapidly learn new technologies and adapt to changing business and customer needs.
Requirements
5+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years building production, client-facing web applications with JavaScript.
Hands-on experience with modern web development and contemporary web technologies.
Solid understanding of modern application architecture and separation of concerns.
Experience with modern state management and asynchronous programming patterns.
Experience consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON.
Solid understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and cross-browser compatibility.
Proficient with Git and code versioning workflows.
Understanding of design principles behind scalable, maintainable applications.
Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude.
Nice to Have
Experience with web-based video playback and streaming integration.
Familiarity with feature flagging (e.g., LaunchDarkly), experimentation, and A/B testing.
Experience integrating analytics and attribution SDKs.
Prior experience contributing to shared design systems or component libraries.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps a plus).
Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
OTT/TV or news/media platform experience.
Join us in Knoxville and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and fun. Apply today and help us create amazing digital experiences!