Good exposure to tech, lucky if you get good project - Java Software Developer Cognizant Employee Review

3.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Learning, Communication, Work-life balance, Training

Cons

Politics around performance rating, No satisfaction with work, Poor salary

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Cognizant Response
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Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you valued the learning opportunities, training support, communication and the work life balance you experienced, along with exposure to different technologies. We also acknowledge your concerns around performance rating politics, compensation and overall job satisfaction. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair. We also want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on leadership, fairness and team dynamics, and these inputs are taken seriously by our HR teams. Your feedback highlights the importance of trust, transparency and meaningful recognition. We are steadily working to improve these areas and create a more fulfilling experience for our employees.

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5.0
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Good projects, challenging work, lots to learn

Cons

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3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Cognizant can be a great place to work at. You have to be self-motivated and driven. You won't often be given a script on how to do your job well. But if you are willing to search for new opportunities, you will find success.

Cons

Just like many other tech companies, layoffs are happening all the time. This often brings many projects to a complete halt. Management never communicates when someone is laid off. And when they are laid off, they often never back fill positions, leaving existing team members working the equivalent of three jobs at once. Most teams there are skeleton crews, ensuring that they cannot reach their full potential.

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