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Cognizant Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 18 Dec 2024

Top Cognizant Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Nth Fibonacci Number Nth term of Fibonacci series F(n), where F(n) is a function, is calculated using the following formula - F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2), Where, F(1) = F(2) = ...read more
  • Q2. Pair Sum You are given an integer array 'ARR' of size 'N' and an integer 'S'. Your task is to return the list of all pairs of elements such that each sum of elements of e ...read more
  • Q3. NINJA ATTACK Ninja has built his team of ninjas to fight with the enemies in his city. Ninja made a plan of attacking all his enemies. In his team, every ninja has his ow ...read more
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Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Jun 2024

Interview experience
2
 Poor
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

3 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Good level of problems

2

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Field or tech related
  • Q2. Tech-related and concept based
3

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Client project related

Interview Preparation Tips

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Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Easy
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Partnership, clock, blood relation

2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Python, C++, HTML5, CSS3

Interview Preparation Tips

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Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Kalyani Sonawane

posted on 17 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

3 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Based on Logical , quant , verbal reasoning

2

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic DSA Questions on Array,strings
3

HR Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Questions About Company

Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
 Average
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 2-4 weeks
Result
 No response

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Jun 2024.

1 Interview Round

1

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics technical questions l1
  • Q2. L2 interview advance technical

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Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Shashank Kumar

posted on 3 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concept and types and all along with implemantion.
  • Q2. Multithreding concept and thread life cycle.

Interview Preparation Tips

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Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

2 Interview Rounds

1

Technical Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Relate to java python sql data warehouse
  • Q2. Focus on algorithm
2

HR Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Documentation varification
  • Q2. Introduction or knowledgeable

Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 Moderate
Duration
 Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected  Selected

I applied via campus placement at Amity School Of Communication, Noida and was interviewed in Jul 2024.

2 Interview Rounds

1

Aptitude Test Round

Aptitude test was at par and tested all kinds of areas

2

Coding Test Round

Coding round tested DSA, python, Java

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user image QUANT MASTERS

posted on 13 Mar 2022

 · B.E. / B.Tech

Software Developer Interview Questions

user image swathi rajendran

posted on 22 Nov 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
 -

1 Interview Round

1

Technical Round (1 Question)

  • Q1. Class,object,inheritance,abstraction

Software Developer Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 27 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
 Excellent
Difficulty level
 -
Duration
 -
Result
Selected  Selected

2 Interview Rounds

1

Coding Test Round

Share details of the coding test

2

One-on-one Round (2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concept explained
  • Q2. Interface and collection frameworks

Interview Preparation Tips

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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Software Developer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Cognizant Software Developer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Java, Spring Boot, Maven, Core Java and Microservices.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Software Developer interview?

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How long is the Cognizant Software Developer interview process?

The duration of Cognizant Software Developer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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