Solutions Architect

About the role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. The Solutions Architect will work on cloud-native microservice architecture, streaming platform integrations, and modular front-end frameworks supporting millions of users across TEGNA's digital product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own the high-level architecture and design for cloud-native applications and platforms across TEGNA’s digital product lines.
• Lead design sessions with engineering, product, and leadership to define scalable, resilient, and maintainable solutions.
• Define API-first service designs that support clear separation of concerns between front-end, back-end, and third-party integrations.
• Guide teams in modernizing legacy systems into scalable, event-driven microservices.
• Provide leadership on modular, micro-frontend patterns using scalable UI technologies.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps on CI/CD and observability strategy.
• Ensure security best practices are embedded into architectural design.
• Serve as a mentor for senior engineers, driving technical excellence across the organization.
• Stay current with emerging cloud, streaming, and architectural trends.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience, with 2+ years in architecture roles.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native application design, microservices, and distributed system patterns.
• Experience designing highly available, scalable REST APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with modern front-end architectures.
• Deep understanding of identity management, authentication flows, and secure authorization models.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
• Experience balancing fast delivery timelines with long-term technical strategy and platform stability.
• Prior experience working in media, streaming, or subscription SaaS platforms is a plus.
• Passion for mentoring engineers, sharing knowledge, and elevating team technical maturity.