Cognizant Jr. Software Developer reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(639 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

61% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Jr. Software Developer employees have rated Cognizant with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 639 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 Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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639 reviews
3.0
May 15, 2025

zero job security

Recommend
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Pros

Its an MNC so you will get some time to learn as a fresher

Cons

Hire and fire. bad performance you will be removed. bench period for long time, you will be asked to resign. If a team gets cheaper resource than you for same work, you will be removed.

4.0
May 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent exposure to Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries Strong learning opportunities and structured training programs Collaborative team environment with knowledgeable colleagues Clear career progression path with regular performance reviews Good benefits package including healthcare and PTO Valuable experience for resume building and professional development

Cons

Work-life balance often suffers during critical project phases Resource allocation sometimes leads to understaffed teams High turnover rate in certain departments

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