Cognizant Full Stack Developer reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(172 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

74% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Full Stack Developer employees have rated Cognizant with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 172 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Full Stack Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Full Stack Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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172 reviews
5.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture No work pressure

Cons

Late promotion promotion are based on years

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Cognizant Response
2mo
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found the work culture positive and experienced minimal work pressure, as a healthy environment matters to us. We also understand your concern about promotions taking longer and being largely tenure based. We want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we conduct regular surveys where associates can share feedback on growth opportunities, leadership and fairness. These inputs are reviewed carefully by our HR team and leadership to guide improvements. Your perspective highlights the importance of clear and timely career progression. Feedback like this helps us reflect and refine how growth is enabled across teams. We remain focused on strengthening the experience and creating more meaningful career journeys for our employees.
5.0
Mar 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides a supportive team environment where developers can learn new technologies and improve their skills. The work culture is collaborative and colleagues are helpful when solving technical problems. There are opportunities to work with modern development tools and gain real project experience.

Cons

Sometimes project deadlines can be tight which may create pressure for developers. Communication between teams could be improved to make project planning smoother. Occasionally there are delays in decision making from management.

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