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.

Application Developer: SAP UX

Company: IBM

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Cloud - Systems Architect

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: Gurgaon, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

EPAM is seeking an experienced DevOps/AIOps Architect to design and implement an AI-driven operations solution. The role involves creating a scalable platform for machine learning lifecycle management, automated incident detection, and root cause analysis across AWS, Azure, and cloud-agnostic environments. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with AWS and Azure services, Infrastructure as Code tools, container orchestration, and multi-cloud environments. They should also have expertise in implementing ChatOps solutions and familiarity with data lake architectures. EPAM offers opportunities for technical challenges, self-development, and a comprehensive benefit package.

Senior Architect - Cloud - Azure- Web Services or API, REST Architecture

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Optum, a global organization, seeks a software architect with extensive experience in healthcare domain and Azure Cloud architecture. The role involves designing platform products, serving as a cloud solution expert, and developing digital solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to enterprise-level architecture, work with healthcare data formats, and present client-ready materials. UnitedHealth Group, Optum's parent company, is committed to health equity and reducing health disparities.

Application Developer: Experience Front End

Company: IBM

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Cloud - Systems Architect

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Sr Technical Program Manager

Company: UKG

Location: Noida, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Data Engineer: Data Modeling

Company: IBM

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The role involves working in IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers, delivering technical and industry expertise to clients worldwide. The primary responsibility is to translate business needs into data models, utilizing skills in logical and physical data modeling, and tools like ERWin, MDM, and ETL. This role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders and potential users of the information system.

Senior Project Engineer - MMS Data Management

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with over 2600 engineers, supporting Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries. The Data Management team focuses on retrieving, validating, processing, and storing data for various business units. The role involves analyzing customer requirements, proposing solutions, designing and developing data management applications, and supporting software releases. A Master's or PhD in electrical engineering with a focus on Power System and Data Management is required, along with proficiency in C/FORTRAN/C++, Linux, and English communication.

Data Engineer: Business Intelligence

Company: IBM

Location: Chennai, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

This role involves working in an IBM Consulting Client Innovation Center, delivering technical expertise to global clients. The position requires expertise in Cognos Developer & Admin, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in BI DW projects. The role involves analysis, requirements gathering, design, customization, testing, and support of reports. It also includes developing strong relationships with team members, focusing on quality and continuous improvement, and assisting in defining technical requirements. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of UNIX and excellent communication skills. Preferred skills include experience with cloud platforms and ETL/Data Integration tools.

Application Developer: SAP UX

Company: IBM

Location: Calcutta, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

In this role at IBM Consulting, you'll work in a Delivery Center, delivering technical expertise to clients globally. As an Application Developer, you'll lead IBM's future by translating system requirements into customized systems in an agile environment. You'll have hands-on experience with SAP Business Technology Platform Development Suite, handling BTP services, and performing custom SAPUI5 development. The role requires a BE/B.Tech or M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT/MCA with 5-7 years of experience in BTP services and Fiori/UI5, JAVA, nodejs/python. IBM offers the latest education, tools, and technology, and a limitless career path.

SM-Internal Control, Policy and Process

Company: Schneider Electric

Location: Gurgaon, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The role involves embedding controls in operations, focusing on digitization and standardization to minimize risks. The candidate, a Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of post-qualification experience in audit and controls, will be the champion for key internal controls, collaborate with business process owners, and drive controls self-assessment. They will also review and update process maps, establish governance for procedures, and coordinate with internal and external audits. The role requires excellent digital skills, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and work well with others.

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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