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3.9

based on 39.6k Reviews

HQ - Teaneck. New Jersey., United States (USA) IT Services & Consulting 1 Lakh+ Employees (India)
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Cognizant Reviews

based on 39.6k reviews
Updated 10 Dec, 2023

Overall Rating

3.9

Category Ratings

3.8

Skill development

3.7

Job Security

3.7

Company culture

3.7

Work-Life balance

3.5

Work Satisfaction

3.5

Salary & Benefits

3.3

Promotions/Appraisal

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Updated 10 Dec, 2023

Likes

The company culture was excellent(159 reviews)

It's good to work at CTS(143 reviews)

Dislikes

The salary is much lower compared to other companies(150 reviews)

Growth Opportunities for learning technology is poor(73 reviews)

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Jr. Software Engineer in Pune

Full Time

 · 

Engineering Department

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

Category Ratings

3.0

Work-Life Balance

4.0

Skill Development

4.0

Salary & Benefits

4.0

Job Security

4.0

Company Culture

2.0

Career Growth

2.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 08 Dec 2023

Likes

They are providing skill development opportunity.

Dislikes

As per skill set we are not getting opportunity to develop yourself. Also prmotion not happen based on performance.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Rotational Shift (Flexible Timings)

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Associate in Bengaluru (working remotely)

Full Time

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Software Development Department

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

Category Ratings

3.0

Work-Life Balance

4.0

Skill Development

3.0

Salary & Benefits

4.0

Job Security

4.0

Company Culture

3.0

Career Growth

4.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 08 Dec 2023

Likes

It is a big organization with multiple project opportunities. Learning and skill development is well focused.

Dislikes

Low employee engagement activities, nominal pay raise.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

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Software Engineer Trainee in Bengaluru/Bangalore, Karnataka

Full Time

 · 

IT Support Department

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Work-Life Balance

3.0

Skill Development

4.0

Salary & Benefits

2.0

Job Security

4.0

Company Culture

4.0

Career Growth

3.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 07 Dec 2023

Likes

* Work-life Balance * Salary & Benefits * Promotions/Appraisals are good but not bad * Company Work Culture was good

Dislikes

* Job Security is poor * Skill Development/Learning is Average * Work satisfaction was not up to my mark as it is my opinion

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Programmer Analyst in Coimbatore

Full Time

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Business Intelligence & Analytics Department

1.0

Overall Rating

1.0

Category Ratings

3.0

Work-Life Balance

1.0

Skill Development

2.0

Salary & Benefits

3.0

Job Security

5.0

Company Culture

2.0

Career Growth

1.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 07 Dec 2023

Likes

Leave policy and work culture Good salary

Dislikes

No work No project No growth Poor senior management in my case If you are fresher have other offer dont join.. !!!!! Run !!!!!

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

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Programmer Analyst

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4.0
Associate

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3.8
Senior Processing Executive

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3.8
Senior Associate

 (2.3k)

4.0
Processing Executive

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Programmer Analyst in Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Telangana

Full Time

 · 

Quality Assurance and Testing Department

4.0
posted on 07 Dec 2023

Overall Rating

Senior Processing Executive in Hyderabad/Secunderabad, Telangana

Full Time

 · 

Voice / Blended Department

1.0

Overall Rating

1.0

Category Ratings

1.0

Work-Life Balance

1.0

Skill Development

1.0

Salary & Benefits

1.0

Job Security

1.0

Company Culture

1.0

Career Growth

2.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 05 Dec 2023

Likes

Horrible place to work....nothing is good here...not even the exit process.

Dislikes

Everything is horrible.....from uppermanagement to company policies...everything is horrible.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Saturday (Strict Timings)

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Senior Process Executive in Kolkata

Full Time

 · 

Voice / Blended Department

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

Category Ratings

4.0

Work-Life Balance

4.0

Skill Development

4.0

Salary & Benefits

3.0

Job Security

4.0

Company Culture

4.0

Career Growth

3.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 05 Dec 2023

Likes

They pay grade they provide is not comparable with any other organisation. Completely satisfied.

Dislikes

Training process could have been more significant according to the day to day work.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Sr. Manager Projects in Bengaluru

Full Time

 · 

IT Support Department

1.0

Overall Rating

1.0

Category Ratings

1.0

Work-Life Balance

1.0

Skill Development

1.0

Salary & Benefits

1.0

Job Security

1.0

Company Culture

1.0

Career Growth

1.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 05 Dec 2023

Likes

Nothing

Dislikes

It's the most terrible experience working in Cognizant the only thing strives in Cognizant is yes mans and humongous corporate politics bases and biased towards a particular language speaking people in Power.

Work Details

Work policy: Whenever there's issue you work from home no matter how long it takes to fix the issue

Work timings: Strict Timings

Senior Processing Executive in Gurgaon/Gurugram, Haryana

Full Time

 · 

Health Informatics Department

1.0

Overall Rating

1.0

Category Ratings

3.0

Work-Life Balance

1.0

Skill Development

3.0

Salary & Benefits

1.0

Job Security

1.0

Company Culture

1.0

Career Growth

1.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 03 Dec 2023

Likes

I don't anymore. Within this 5 months they have showed enough color not like them.

Dislikes

There's no job security or stability. It's a big name but there's no certainty even if u clear trainings after trainings,and tests after tests. They make fake promises.

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Software Engineer in Hyderabad

Full Time

 · 

Software Development Department

1.0

Overall Rating

1.0

Category Ratings

1.0

Work-Life Balance

1.0

Skill Development

1.0

Salary & Benefits

1.0

Job Security

1.0

Company Culture

1.0

Career Growth

1.0

Work Satisfaction

posted on 01 Dec 2023

Likes

There is nothing u can like being a employee at cognizant

Dislikes

No proper projects, no work to do, I have already completed a training on ADM dotnet a year back in cognizant. We were told we will get projects after that training and later we had no project assignes even after a year. And a year later we were told to join another training batch forcefully , we were not even given another option .After the completion of this training also we are left with no projects and some even had to exit from the company ....Read More

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

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Chennai, Bengaluru/Bangalore +1

6-11 Yrs

₹ 15-30 LPA

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Pune, Bangalore Rural +1

6-10 Yrs

Not Disclosed

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Pune, Bangalore Rural +1

6-11 Yrs

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Pega Developer
Bengaluru/Bangalore, Hyderabad/Secunderabad +1

3-8 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Walk-in Senior Process Executive/Process Specialist - O2C Billing
Hyderabad/Secunderabad

2-6 Yrs

₹ 1.85-7.5 LPA

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4-9 Yrs

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Cognizant FAQs

How is Cognizant to work for?
Cognizant is rated 3.9 out of 5, based on 39.6k reviews by employees on AmbitionBox. Cognizant is known for Skill development which is rated at the top and given a rating of 3.8. However, Career growth is rated the lowest at 3.3 and can be improved. To know first hand how it is like to work at Cognizant read detailed reviews based on various job profiles, departments and locations in the reviews section.
How is the salary at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox ratings, Cognizant employees rate its salary and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. You can know more about Cognizant Salaries at AmbitionBox
How is the work culture at Cognizant?
Work culture is rated 3.7 at Cognizant by 39.6k employees. While job security is rated 3.7 and work-life balance is rated 3.7 at Cognizant. Read detailed reviews by employees of Cognizant on AmbitionBox.
Is work from home available in Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 12% Cognizant employees work from home permanently, 24% work from office 3 days/week, and 21% work from office 2 days/week (based on 6.1k AmbitionBox reviews in last 6 months).

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Hybrid

Hybrid

55%

3 days/week from office

24%

2 days/week from office

21%

Other hybrid work policies

10%

Work from office

Work from office

20%
Permanent work from home

Permanent work from home

12%
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Unclear

13%

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Gender Based Ratings at Cognizant

based on 36.9k verified reviews

3.9Rated by 12.4k Women

Rated 3.9 for Job Security and 3.8 for Company Culture

women

3.9Rated by 24.5k Men

Rated 3.8 for Skill Development and 3.7 for Work-Life Balance

men

Working Days at Cognizant

based on 39.6k reviews
Monday to Friday
86%
Rotational Shift
9%
Monday to Saturday
3%
Alternate Saturday off
1%
Other
1%

Work Timings at Cognizant

based on 39.6k reviews
Flexible timing
Strict (9am - 5:30pm)
Strict (10am - 7pm)
67%
9%
3%
21% employees reported other strict timings

Shift Timings at Cognizant

based on 39.6k reviews
Day shift
Night shift
72%
28%

Business Travel at Cognizant

based on 39.6k reviews
No travel
73%
Within city
19%
Within country
4%
International travel
4%
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