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.

Payments Advisory - Associate

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

DGM - Cyber Security

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The job description outlines a full-time position for a Cybersecurity Project Manager. The role involves managing projects from initiation to closure, adhering to IEC standards, understanding cybersecurity standards for OT, ensuring solution security attributes, mitigating known threats and vulnerabilities, facilitating external penetration testing, tracking security issues, participating in threat modeling, and contributing to certification processes. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science/Engineering with cybersecurity experience, strong analytical skills, experience with IEC 62443 & 27001 standards, and Agile team collaboration. IC 32, 33 or equivalent certification is required.

Developer

Company: Wipro

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

This role involves designing, testing, and maintaining software programs for client deployment, ensuring 100% quality assurance. The individual will understand requirements, develop software solutions, investigate problem areas, and facilitate root cause analysis. They will collaborate with functional teams, perform coding, and ensure optimal software development. The role also includes analyzing client requirements, improving system performance, and providing feedback on usability. The person will participate in continuing education, document solutions, and ensure good quality interaction with customers. Key competencies include leveraging technology, process excellence, expert technical knowledge, innovation, managing complexity, execution excellence, and passion for results.

Principal Software Engineer

Company: UKG

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

UKG, the largest U.S.-based private software company, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer. This role involves working on cutting-edge SaaS technologies, driving technical strategy, leading large-scale projects, and mentoring engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, 7+ years of professional software development experience, and deep expertise in one or more programming languages. They should also have extensive experience with software architecture and design patterns, and a proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, complex software projects.

Director, Software Engineering

Company: Mastercard

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Mastercard, a global technology company, is seeking a Director of Software Engineering for its Transfer Solutions team. The role involves owning complex problems, writing secure code in multiple languages, and driving engineering excellence. The team focuses on real-time payment technology to transform payments of any type. Key responsibilities include defining and developing service-level procedures, participating in agile processes, and advocating for engineering principles. The ideal candidate should have experience in secure coding standards, infrastructure as code, and cloud-first software development. Familiarity with agile and modern SDLC practices, as well as skills in test-driven and behavior-driven development, are required.

Application Architect

Company: Wipro

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Digital Marketing Operations Team Lead

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The job posting is for a Digital Marketing Operations Leader position. The role involves leading a team of web and email production experts, driving customer growth, and enhancing digital customer experiences. Key responsibilities include people leadership, business leadership, and technical leadership. The ideal candidate should have a degree in marketing, digital marketing, computer science, or related field, along with 5-7 years of people management experience and 3-5 years of hands-on experience in marketing automation and web page publication. Proficiency in web coding languages and expertise in Oracle Eloqua, Adobe Experience Manager, and Workfront are required. The role offers an opportunity to work with a global team in a growing organization with significant resources and opportunities.

Subject matter expert

Company: Wipro

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

This role primarily focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and experience. The key responsibilities include effectively acknowledging, tracking, and prioritizing client cases according to regulatory guidelines, ensuring timely resolution, and maintaining operational excellence through contract and regulatory compliance. The role involves using a client tool to log cases accurately, document pertinent information, and prioritize cases based on urgency and complexity. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining internal knowledge bases, updating the internal tool, identifying red flags, and escalating serious issues. Regular monitoring of compliance with service agreements is required to avoid legal challenges. Daily updates and reports are to be shared with clients and supervisors. The role demands a deep understanding of the client tool, effective case logging, and prioritization as per regulatory guidelines. The individual will serve as the primary point of contact for a specific client, collaborate with the client and internal teams, and undertake trainings to stay current with any new features, changes, or updates on the client tool.

Lead Administrator - L1

Company: Wipro

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Apprentice

Company: Jabil

Location: Sirūr, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Jabil, a global leader in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions, is seeking a support level trainee. The role involves on-the-job training to transition into a manufacturing staff position, performing basic to moderately complex tasks, and adhering to safety and security protocols. Jabil, with over 50 years of experience, is committed to sustainability and fostering diverse communities. The company is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring fair hiring practices and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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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