It's a place to start - Full Stack Java Developer Cognizant Employee Review

1.0
27 Jul 2021
Recommend
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Pros

A good floor for a high salary to move on to better companies that will pay you correctly they provide a starting environment to new people in the career field

Cons

There is way to many to list, bad management, poor work life, poor growth, poor compensation, Mediocre benefits that will be watched at 24/7 to maintain accountability

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5.0
27 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fun internship program, they paid for a trip to their office in Colorado as well. The team worked hard to put together activities for us.

Cons

I wish my project was more tailored to me or helpful for my future.

3.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Cognizant offers good learning opportunities, broad project exposure, which makes it a solid place to build experience in consulting and large-scale delivery. It can be especially useful for career growth if you value skill development, global client work, and a structured corporate environment.

Cons

Cognizant’s main drawbacks are slower salary growth, uneven management quality. more process-heavy environment compared with product companies

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