Tech Jobs in Chennai, India

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Chennai’s booming IT ecosystem has attracted over 2612 tech openings, fueled by world‑class infrastructure such as Tolkappia IT Park, Velachery, and Padi. The city’s strategic location on the eastern coast, robust rail and metro connectivity, and a growing talent pool from local universities (Anna University, IIT Madras) make it a preferred destination for both global tech giants and agile startups.

Key industry segments include software services, fintech, e‑commerce, and automotive software. Major employers—Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Cognizant, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, HCL, Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon—operate large delivery centers. Startups such as Freshworks, Razorpay, InMobi, OYO, and Lenskart are expanding rapidly, offering roles in AI, cloud, and product management.

Living costs in Chennai are moderate: average monthly rent for a 1 BHK in city‑center areas like Nungambakkam or T Nagar ranges from INR 15,000 to 25,000, while outskirts such as Adyar or Velachery offer 8,000–12,000. Combined with utilities and food, a mid‑level engineer’s cost of living averages INR 45,000–60,000 per month. Transparent salary data allows candidates to compare offers against these living expenses and negotiate confidently.

Senior Technical Support Engineer - VM Series

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company committed to being the partner of choice, ensuring a safer digital world. They value innovation, disruption, and challenging the status quo. The company offers FLEXWORK, an approach to work that empowers employees to push boundaries. The role involves providing technical support to customers, managing support cases, and troubleshooting complex issues. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, knowledge of networking protocols, and experience with security protocols and cloud platforms. Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity, offering reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.

Package Consultant: Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud

Company: IBM

Location: Gurgaon, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

In this IBM Consulting role, you'll work in a client innovation center, delivering technical and industry expertise to global clients. As a consultant, you'll serve as a client-facing practitioner, selling, leading, and implementing expert services using IBM's offerings and technologies. Your responsibilities include shaping solutions within Oracle Cloud, configuring and testing applications, and designing process management. The role requires strong technical expertise, particularly in planning modeling, EPBCS Financials, Workforce, and Projects modules. Excellent communication skills and the ability to write and update rules of historical overrides are also essential. IBM Consulting encourages a culture of evolution, empathy, and long-term career growth, with opportunities for groundbreaking impact.

Data Scientist

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Senior Quality Engineer

Company: BD

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

This job involves performing quality assurance activities for project completion, applying advanced statistical techniques in engineering work for medical devices, and supporting development and implementation of quality systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomedical engineering, or related field and 4-9 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include supporting design control projects, writing risk management activities, translating customer needs into engineering requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should have advanced understanding of design control, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance principles, along with strong project management, technical writing, and analytical skills.

Assistant Company Secretary

Company: Adyen

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Adyen, a financial technology platform serving major companies like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft, is seeking a qualified Assistant Company Secretary for their India office. The role involves strengthening corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and acting as a business partner with local and global stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be officially qualified as a company secretary in India, proficient in English, and have 2-5 years of post-qualification experience in a secretarial, regulatory, or legal role. They will manage regulatory requests, support board and committee meetings, and advise on agreements and compliance obligations. Adyen values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Senior Manager - Cloud Operations

Company: Eaton

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Eaton is seeking a Senior Manager for Cloud Operations in Pune, India. The role involves leading a diverse team responsible for managing and monitoring the multi-cloud ecosystem. Key responsibilities include driving improvements, collaborating with peer leaders and senior management, and leading a digital transformation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or above in IT or software engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in cloud computing, networking, security, communication, collaboration, leadership, and agile management. They will be expected to drive DevOps, security, and agile methodologies, and collaborate with various teams and vendors to improve the environment's reliability and security.

Software Engineer II

Company: Mastercard

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Mastercard is seeking a Software Engineer I to join the Prepaid Management Services division, which focuses on prepaid solutions like the Multi-Currency Cash Passport product. The role involves working within the Global Technology Services team, contributing to high-quality, data-centric, and web-based solutions for both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate should have strong database development knowledge, particularly in Oracle v10+, PLSQL, and experience with JAVA development, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Sprint Batch, and API. Familiarity with microservices, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, test-driven development practices, and tools like JUnit, Maven, Jenkins, and Fortify is highly desirable. The role requires active participation in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demonstrations, and retrospectives, and adherence to development process standards.

Principal Data Scientist

Company: Target

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Target, a Fortune 50 company with over 400,000 employees globally, is seeking a Principal Data Scientist for its Bengaluru team. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing machine learning solutions for personalized guest offers. The ideal candidate should have extensive ML experience, strong programming skills, and familiarity with Big Data and ML frameworks. They will also conduct training, present work, and guide team members. The position offers opportunities for collaboration, mentoring, and staying updated with AI advancements.

Business Banking Fraud Risk Lead- Vice President

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The job posting is for a Fraud Risk Lead position within the Fraud Risk Center of Excellence at a dynamic and growing team. The role involves managing fraud loss lines for Business Banking Lending, conducting root cause analysis, and adjusting strategies to minimize losses while maintaining a positive customer experience. The successful candidate will work closely with partners in risk and supported businesses, ensuring fraud risks associated with new business initiatives are properly represented and managed. Required qualifications include 7+ years of risk management experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Preferred qualifications include consumer mortgage originations or investigation experience, and proficiency in SAS Enterprise Guide, SQL, and Tableau.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Chennai, India?
Software Engineer (frontend, backend, full stack), Data Scientist/Analyst, Cloud Engineer/Architect, DevOps Engineer, Product Manager, Quality Assurance, Cybersecurity Specialist, UI/UX Designer, Business Analyst, Mobile Developer, AI/ML Engineer, Automation Tester, IT Support Specialist, System Administrator.
How do remote and on‑site work trends look for Chennai tech jobs?
Most large IT services firms in Chennai still favor on‑site delivery centers, but hybrid models are common. Startups increasingly offer fully remote or flexible arrangements. Candidates can target remote roles by searching for 'remote' or 'work from anywhere' in job listings and highlighting relevant experience in distributed teams.
Who are the major employers in Chennai’s tech scene?
Infosys (Velachery, Gopalapuram), Wipro (Velachery), TCS (Ariyalur, Chennai), Cognizant (Tolkappia), Capgemini (Velachery), Tech Mahindra (Velachery), HCL (Velachery), Dell Technologies, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Freshworks (Velachery), Razorpay (Velachery), InMobi (

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