Bearable, but searched for other opportunities - Programmer/Analyst Cognizant Employee Review

3.0
15 Dec 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

provided "unlimited" sick days, flexible work hours, competitive wages, Employee online tools and support is handled very well, knowledgeable colleagues,

Cons

Lack of management support, lack of job security (fear of off-shore resources), a lot of micro management, management are not familiar with daily task

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5.0
27 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good projects, challenging work, lots to learn

Cons

The way the bench status is structured

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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