giving 1 star because I cannot add 0 - Senior Java Engineer Cognizant Employee Review

1.0
Jun 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

not really.. tech stack is ok.

Cons

very complex inner rules. you cannot take you lunch when you want. There is a window to have a break and if you happen to miss that window you have to notify in written your superior just to go out and eat.

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5.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Good projects, challenging work, lots to learn

Cons

The way the bench status is structured

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3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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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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