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Cognizant Software Developer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 16 Jan 2025

Top Cognizant Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Nth Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Calculate the Nth term in the Fibonacci sequence, where the sequence is defined as follows: F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2) , with initial ...read more
  • Q2. Pair Sum Problem Statement Given an integer array ARR of size N and an integer S , your goal is to return a list of all pairs of elements such that the sum of elements o ...read more
  • Q3. Minimize Hamming Distance Problem Ninja has strategically formed a team to combat enemies in his city. Each ninja in the team has a specific range of attack, and the tea ...read more
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Cognizant Software Developer Interview Experiences

123 interviews found

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Train speed time work

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Arrays and linked list

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - work hard
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Written test on online website

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops concept and java
  • Q2. Java related questions
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introducing yourself
  • Q2. What are the expectations
  • Ans. 

    Expectations for a Software Developer include technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and continuous learning.

    • Technical proficiency in programming languages and tools

    • Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and debug code

    • Ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively

    • Desire for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends

    • Good communication skills to interact with team me

  • Answered by AI

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Q5. Find Duplicate in Array Problem Statement You are provided with a ... read more
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

30 questions from 30 different topics

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 SQL, 2 DSA and 1 front end project

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Duratio 60 min. and was easy asked very basic questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Was kind of easy question

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was easy too asked some math question and basic of computer science.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - if you are having interview through campus placement just do focus on basic of c and sql querry and some other basic fundamental of CS.

Cognizant interview questions for designations

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 (5)

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 (5)

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 (2)

 Software Developer Trainee

 (1)

 Full Stack Software Developer

 (5)

 Python Software Developer

 (3)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Medium level questions. time will be sufficient. need not worry. easy to crack.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 questions were asked. one is based on logic. other is based on hashmap in java. easy to crack

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is data warehousing
  • Ans. 

    Data warehousing is the process of collecting, storing, and managing data from various sources for analysis and reporting.

    • Data warehousing involves extracting data from multiple sources

    • Data is transformed and loaded into a central repository

    • Allows for complex queries and analysis to be performed on the data

    • Data warehousing helps in decision-making and business intelligence

    • Examples include Oracle Exadata, IBM Netezza, a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What types of difficult situation you handle
  • Q3. Difference between lookup and Joiner transformation
  • Ans. 

    Lookup transformation is used to look up data in a flat file or relational table, while Joiner transformation is used to join data from two sources based on a common key.

    • Lookup transformation is used to look up data in a flat file or relational table

    • Joiner transformation is used to join data from two sources based on a common key

    • Lookup transformation can be used for performing lookups on multiple columns, while Joiner ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Real time question
  • Q2. Project related questions
  • Q3. How to delete duplicate records
  • Ans. 

    To delete duplicate records, use SQL queries with DISTINCT keyword or create a unique index on the table.

    • Use SQL queries with DISTINCT keyword to select unique records and insert them into a new table

    • Create a unique index on the table to prevent insertion of duplicate records

    • Use programming languages like Python or Java to iterate through records and remove duplicates

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make strong knowledge on data warehousing concepts.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was good ask to fetch tha api data

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 14 Mar 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Core java advanced java devops
  • Q2. Containerisation
  • Q3. Oops related.Questions
  • Q4. Rest api questions
  • Q5. Database related questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Multithreading, Java 2

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is the difference between hashtable and hash map
  • Ans. 

    Hashtable is synchronized and does not allow null keys, while hashmap is not synchronized and allows one null key.

    • Hashtable is synchronized, while hashmap is not.

    • Hashtable does not allow null keys, while hashmap allows one null key.

    • Hashtable is thread-safe, while hashmap is not.

    • Hashtable is slower than hashmap.

    • Hashtable is part of the legacy collection classes, while hashmap is part of the Java Collections Framework.

  • Answered by AI

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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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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