Cognizant Jr. Software Developer reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(639 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

61% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Jr. Software Developer employees have rated Cognizant with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 639 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Jr. Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Jr. Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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639 reviews
3.0
Jul 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company but do not stay for long

Cons

Promotions are very difficult to get

4.0
Jun 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to start your career with no options

Cons

Should not stay here for long

3.0
Jun 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong learning and upskilling opportunities. Exposure to multiple domains and industries. Presence across different locations.

Cons

Below-industry-average salary, especially for freshers. Slow promotion cycle with limited fast-track growth. Initial project allocation delay is common.

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