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.

Primary Design Engineer

Company: Hitachi Energy

Location: Chennai, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

Company: Dun & Bradstreet

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Dun & Bradstreet is at an exciting transformational moment, strengthening its culture and accelerating growth. The company is passionate about its purpose of helping customers improve business performance with its Data Cloud and Live Business Identity. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on the optimizer for marketing project, designing and coding next-generation software. The role involves collaborating with various teams, presenting designs, and contributing to all projects. Essential skills include a Bachelor's Degree in computer science/engineering, 8+ years of software development experience, proficiency in Python, Java, C++, and AWS, and experience with front-end application development.

Software Engineer II

Company: Dun & Bradstreet

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Dun & Bradstreet is currently at a transformative phase, excitedly strengthening its culture and accelerating growth. The company is passionate about its purpose of helping customers improve business performance using Dun & Bradstreet's Data Cloud and Live Business Identity. They are seeking a Software Engineer for their Distribution Technology team, responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting both on-premise and cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in developing cloud-based applications using Java/J2EE, strong knowledge in Java, XML/JSON, XPath/JsonPath, and Object-Oriented Programming, and experience with formal project methodology frameworks like Agile.

Java Developer I

Company: Dun & Bradstreet

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Dun & Bradstreet is currently at a transformative phase, focusing on enhancing its culture and fostering innovation. They are seeking a Java Developer to contribute to the architecture, development, and support of their applications and solutions. The role involves designing optimized code, participating in architectural decisions, performing root-cause analysis, and collaborating with project teams. Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 2-4 years of experience in cloud-based application development, proficiency in Java/J2EE, Spring framework, SQL, REST APIs, Git, and standard log management systems. Dun & Bradstreet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Software Engineer III, Search

Company: Google

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Intern

Company: Stryker

Location: Gurgaon, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Infrastructure Engineer III

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job posting is for an Infrastructure Engineer III position at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank Technology - Global Banking Production Engineering team. The role involves driving infrastructure and operational excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging deep understanding of software, applications, and technical processes. Key responsibilities include facilitating strategic technical programs, leading projects on infrastructure engineering practices, and providing guidance on mitigation strategies. Required qualifications include formal training or certification in software engineering, extensive expertise in infrastructure engineering, proficiency in scripting languages, and strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure. Preferred qualifications include experience in financial institutions, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering.

Sr Software Engineer

Company: UKG

Location: Noida, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Online System Administrator

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Rockstar Games is seeking a System Administrator with 4+ years of experience in Linux and/or Windows environments. The role involves 24x7 Network Operations of online games, hands-on support for operations, building/planning infrastructure, and administering SQL Server. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and administration of Windows and Linux systems, patching, server migrations, and developing standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in high-traffic, multi-system, public-facing environments. Knowledge of VMWare, IIS, SQL Server, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Apache, Mongo, and MySQL is required. MCSE/MCITP or RHEL certifications are plusses.

Senior Engineeer - Dot Net

Company: Stryker

Location: Gurgaon, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

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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