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.

Sr Manager - Software Engineering

Company: GE Vernova

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Manager of Software Engineering position at GE Digital Grid Software Business. The successful candidate will be part of the core team responsible for designing, building, delivering, and maintaining software applications & services for next-generation grid software. The role involves full software lifecycle management, including requirement analysis, documentation, and implementation. The position requires significant experience in digital technology & software engineering, with a Master's/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering. The ideal candidate should have experience in leading high-performance engineering teams, understanding and defining product engineering roadmaps, and working with Enterprise software development (Java/Angular). The role offers opportunities for innovation, collaboration with multiple product engineering teams, and defining the technical roadmap for the product.

Lead Administrator

Company: Wipro

Location: Mysore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Project Support Coord

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The job description involves overseeing and completing trial activities, performing file reviews, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget, providing system support, managing access requests, and coordinating meetings. The role also includes administrative tasks, exporting and reconciling study metrics reports, maintaining vendor trackers, and driving the compilation of Investigator Site File (ISF) template. Previous experience in relevant technical positions is required, with a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal qualification.

Developer - L4

Company: Wipro

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Senior Commercial Loan Closing Representative

Company: Wells Fargo

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Wells Fargo is hiring for a Senior Commercial Loan Closing Representative role. The position involves supporting less experienced staff, providing feedback for process improvements, ensuring compliance with bank policies, and handling complex legal activities. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. The company values diversity and inclusion, and the role requires adherence to risk management and compliance standards.

Senior Securities Operations Representative

Company: Wells Fargo

Location: Hyderabad, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Wells Fargo is hiring for a Senior Securities Operations Representative in Hyderabad, India. The role involves performing various back-office tasks related to Tax Operations, including maintenance of cost basis and tax reporting, payments to IRS and state revenue agencies, and creation and filing of tax returns. The candidate will execute production work with minimal supervision, handling time-sensitive documents and interacting with internal customers. Required qualifications include 4+ years of Securities Operations experience, understanding of US Securities market, Trade life cycle, and capital markets. Preferred qualifications include basic accounting knowledge, problem-solving skills, and experience interacting with US customers. The role requires working hours from 3:30 PM to 12:30 AM with flexibility to change shifts.

Software Engineer - Sr. Consultant level

Company: Visa

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Visa, a global leader in payments and technology, is seeking versatile, curious, and energetic Software Engineers. The role involves designing, building, and testing software products that reach a global customer base. Engineers will work on complex distributed systems, solving massive scale problems in new payment flows, cyber security, and B2C platforms. They will collaborate with multi-functional teams, contribute to product quality improvements, and leverage innovative technologies for next-generation payment services. The ideal candidate has a growth mindset, expertise in development languages, and experience with Agile development and Continuous Integration/Delivery. A background in the Billing/Invoice domain is a plus.

FlashGrid - New System Setup and Migration

Company: IBM

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

IBM is seeking a Storage Developer with 6+ years of relevant experience in storage development. The role involves designing and developing features for IBM's storage products, software-defined storage portfolio, and cloud storage services. The candidate must have strong technical skills in storage system architecture, storage software stack implementation, and knowledge of storage protocols. Proficiency in Unix/Linux internals, C, Python, and Java is required. The role also involves working with senior technical leaders, managing deliverables, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Experience with Ethernet, Fibre-Channel adapters, and block storage replication is preferred.

Developer

Company: Wipro

Location: Pune, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Data Manager, Clinical Data Sciences

Company: Pfizer

Location: Chennai, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Data Manager, part of the Clinical Data Sciences (CDS) unit within Pfizer's Global Biometrics and Data Management (GBDM) organization, is responsible for high-quality data review and query management. They participate in CDS activities, including data review, query management, and quality database design. The role involves ensuring work adheres to SOPs, assisting with TMF documents, and collaborating for operational excellence in data acquisition, review, cleaning, and visualization. The position is hybrid, offering a balance between remote and on-site work.

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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