#2 Competency mapping - Job roles & Skills Required as on May 2025

 Based on current job listings on Naukri.com and industry insights, here are the top in-demand job roles and skills in Chennai as of May 2025:

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🔝 Top In-Demand Job Roles in Chennai

1. Software Developers & Engineers

   • Specializations: Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, Mobile App Development

   • Languages & Frameworks: Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js

   • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

2. Data Analysts & Data Scientists

   • Skills: SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Machine Learning

   • Tools: Hadoop, Spark, TensorFlow

3. Cybersecurity Professionals

   • Roles: Security Analyst, Security Architect, Penetration Tester

   • Skills: Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Risk Assessment(arXiv, Naukri)

4. Digital Marketing Specialists

   • Focus Areas: SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy

   • Tools: Google Analytics, AdWords, HubSpot

5. Project & Product Managers

   • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban

   • Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Certified ScrumMaster

6. Business Analysts

   • Skills: Requirement Gathering, Process Modeling, Stakeholder Management

   • Tools: Microsoft Excel, Visio, JIRA(Naukri, Naukri)

7. Customer Support Executives (BPO/KPO)

   • Languages: English, Hindi, Regional Languages

   • Skills: Communication, Problem-Solving, CRM Tools(arXiv)

8. Human Resources Professionals

   • Roles: Talent Acquisition, HR Generalist, HRBP

   • Skills: Recruitment, Employee Engagement, HRIS Systems

9. Finance & Accounting Professionals

   • Roles: Accountants, Financial Analysts, Auditors

   • Skills: Tally, SAP, Financial Modeling

10. Sales & Business Development Executives

    • Industries: IT Services, Real Estate, FMCG

    • Skills: Lead Generation, Negotiation, CRM Tools

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🛠️ Top In-Demand Skills

• Technical Skills:

  • Programming Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript

  • Data Analysis Tools: SQL, Excel, Tableau

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure

  • Cybersecurity Tools: Firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS(Wikipedia)

• Soft Skills:

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

  • Team Collaboration(Naukri, Naukri)

• Certifications:

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)(Naukri)

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For a comprehensive list of current job openings in Chennai, you can visit Naukri.com's Chennai Jobs.(Naukri)