Is Cognizant a good company to work for as a Jr. Software Developer?

Jr. Software Developer professionals working at Cognizant have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 638 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Cognizant employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Jr. Software Developer Jobs at Cognizant now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Jr. Software Developer interview questions at Cognizant .

Does Cognizant pay Jr. Software Developer employees well?

Jr. Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Cognizant with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 638 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Jr. Software Developer salaries at Cognizant.

How happy are Jr. Software Developer professionals working at Cognizant?

64% of Jr. Software Developer employees at Cognizant would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 3% in the past 12 months. Jr. Software Developer professionals have also rated Cognizant with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 3.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.5 rating for culture and values and 3.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cognizant?

Associate (13851) , Programme Analyst (13134) , Senior Associate (6016) , Software Engineer (3495) , Programmer Analyst Trainee (2152) , Project Manager (1945) , Senior Process Executive (1925) , Associate - Projects (1831) , Manager (1818) , Senior Software Engineer (1345) , Software Developer (1284) , Process Executive (1175) , Programmer/Analyst (1135) , Technical Lead (1110) , Senior Manager (1077)

What are the pros of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

"work life balance is good and it also depends on the team and project you are working in" ((in 9434 reviews)); ""Still there a good work culture but it is not as good as it was in 2019" ((in 6410 reviews)); "The work environment was good and the company was very helpful in letting me complete my tasks" ((in 3009 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you get many projects across the world if you are planning to switch your client" ((in 2040 reviews)); "It's a good opportunity to learn new things and get an understanding of how things work in a team/project" ((in 1804 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

""Salary is less for people who stay there for long time with more years of experience"" ((in 5280 reviews)); "The management is poor as it's a big company and has to manage a lot of things" ((in 3906 reviews)); "Less pay and increment and work more" ((in 1929 reviews)); "No salary hike and rating system is not transparent" ((in 1779 reviews)); "Bad managers can disrupt your entire profile and you cant do anything to stop it." ((in 1756 reviews))

Cognizant Jr. Software Developer reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(638 total reviews)

Ravi Kumar S

61% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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Jr. Software Developer employees have rated Cognizant with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 638 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Jr. Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Jr. Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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638 reviews

4.0

Oct 10, 2024

Good Company

Junior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depends on project. Work culture good if your project is good and you have friendly manager. Office work space is great.

Cons

Hard time finding project if you end up in bench.

4.0

Oct 8, 2024

Company Experience

Jr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company has no significant work stress, although it can vary depending on your job role.

Cons

The employee does not have the same opportunity to transition to a new field as I did. There is not much knowledge to be gained here.

4.0

Oct 7, 2024

Great Learning Environment with Room for Improvement in Compensation.

Jr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse learning opportunities: Cognizant offers a wide range of technologies and projects that allow employees to enhance their technical skills and domain knowledge. Work-life balance: Many teams at Cognizant prioritize flexible working hours and remote working options, helping maintain a healthy work-life balance. Employee support and career growth: Good training programs, mentorship, and career development opportunities are available for career progression. Collaborative work culture: The company fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where colleagues share knowledge and support each other. Exposure to global projects: Working on international projects gives employees the opportunity to interact with global clients and teams, broadening professional exposure.

Cons

Limited salary increments: Increments and promotions can be slow or not as competitive as industry standards. Workload variance: The workload can be inconsistent, with some periods being overwhelming and others with minimal tasks. Project dependency: Opportunities for growth and technology exposure can depend heavily on the project or account you are assigned to. Process-heavy management: Sometimes, processes can feel bureaucratic, which can slow down decision-making and execution. Work allocation issues: Resource allocation between projects may not always align with skills or career goals.

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