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.

DevSecOps Consultant

Company: Wipro

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Security Engineer

Company: Everbridge

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The company is looking for an experienced Security Analyst to strengthen their Security Operations and Incident Response. The role involves daily management of security technologies, proactive threat analysis, and collaboration with the Information Services team. Key responsibilities include automating security processes, incident response automation, threat intelligence integration, continuous improvement, collaboration, security monitoring, and reporting. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 5-10 years of experience in a Security Operations role, and expertise in security automation tools and SIEM platforms.

Administrator(Contract)

Company: Wipro

Location: Mumbai, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The role involves resolving, maintaining, and managing clients' software, hardware, and network issues based on service requests, ensuring client satisfaction and timely response. The individual will act as a custodian of the client's network, server, system, storage, platform, and infrastructure, keeping track of their proper functioning and upkeep. They will perform root cause analysis, provide immediate resolution to high priority tickets, and maintain timely backup of important data. The role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The individual must adhere to SLA/timelines, manage client expectations, and ensure zero escalations.

Data Engineer: Data Platforms-Azure

Company: IBM

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Lead Administrator

Company: Wipro

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Vice President – Senior Principal Engineer

Company: Arcesium

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Arcesium, a global financial technology firm, is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to contribute to the technology vision, guide transformation across verticals, and lead the development of sophisticated products using a cutting-edge technology stack. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering with 14+ years of experience, deep understanding in a programming language, and exposure to cloud service providers. They should possess strong leadership and motivational skills, and a penchant for exploring new technologies.

Bids / Proposals Engineer

Company: Leidos

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The job posting is for a Bids & Estimating Engineer position in Pune, focusing on electrical/controls engineering projects, particularly in Automotive Body Shop Automation. The role involves generating costs for technical solutions, working with various teams, managing the bid process, and ensuring proposal documents meet internal processes. The company emphasizes problem-solving, career development, and a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate should have experience in Electrical/Controls Engineering, be commercial-minded, highly organized, and have good technical literacy skills.

Associate Category Manager

Company: Target

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Target is enhancing its digital shopping experience with Target Plus, a strategic business initiative offering unique guest experiences and digital profitability. The Associate Category Manager for Target+ will lead business goals by driving merchandising and marketing strategies to meet GMV and profit goals, increase market share, and improve guest satisfaction. Key responsibilities include category account management, partner planning and development, seller support, assortment curation and optimization, and global cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate should have a 3/4 year degree, preferably an advanced degree, and 3+ years of experience in key account management, vendor management, merchandising operations, or inventory management. Experience in ecommerce, proven ability to develop collaborative relationships, and strong analytical, influential, and storytelling skills are also required.

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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