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Cognizant Software Development Engineer Test Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 17 Oct 2022

Cognizant Software Development Engineer Test Interview Experiences

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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Write Basic Java programming and selenium web driver script

Round 3 - Case Study 

Current project explanation and communication skills

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on communication skills
Focus on domain knowledge

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All testing concepts, agile methodology and project related questions

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A lot questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I came in HCL without any reference, Randomly I came to give interview. there were total 3 rounds I faced. 1 Round Technical. 2nd Technial. 3 HR . For clearing technical round in HCL you should be technically strong. My 1st round took more than a hour and 2nd round took nearly 45 mins. Your basics should be clear and strong.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Time management

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. They asked about dbms questions in the form of table formate
  • Q2. They asked code for some python program

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Firstly they conducted computer based technical exam and then after qualifying that then we will go for face face interview and then lastly HR round will be held.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Explain me about yourself
  • Q2. Just be brief don't bore them

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be bold and confident.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Duration of the project and team environment

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well with latest technologies.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Why left previous organisation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident. And answer with eye contact

I applied via Iprimed Consultancy and was interviewed before Jan 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical, Self-introduction more Importantly questions come from your resume, so make sure u update everything correctly in u r resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident, Share u r thoughts, and be simple and clear.

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. 1. tell me about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was nice, but since Im not great at coding I didn't do well

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Software Development Engineer Test interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Resume Shortlist, Coding Test and Case Study.

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