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Cognizant Technical Lead Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 9 Jan 2025

Top Cognizant Technical Lead Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. 1. Type of documentation for computer system validation. 2.Please explain recent or current one software execution and computer sytem validation. 3. What is Security poli ...read more
  • Q2. What are the objects you created in the kubernetes?
  • Q3. How many EIP can be created for an aws account?
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Cognizant Technical Lead Interview Experiences

54 interviews found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Cisco VoIP
  • Q2. Avaya VoIP

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be the best prepared with what and how is your current work rather than entering in difficult technical terms.
Basics are most imp. Be confident in basics.
Be updated with 2 technologies.
Expertise in anyone would be cherry on top.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Apr 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Active directory group policy
  • Q2. ITIL structure and lrocesses
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations and reason for leaving previous company

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Depending on the team you are part of, try to understand the mentality of the team lead and managers.

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Had been asked about the different scenarios in CRM journey with solution approach.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to provide overview of the career journey and provide with all possible responses for the desired position or role.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Technical questions
  • Q2. ITIL role based activity

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good. First round was on IT service management and second round was Manager and HR.

I was asked about ITIL process and it's practical implementation.

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Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Technical Lead interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant Technical Lead 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 ITIL, Team Leading, Floor Management, CSAT and Service Improvement.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Technical Lead interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Technical Lead interview -

  1. 1. Type of documentation for computer system validation. 2.Please explain recen...read more
  2. What are the objects you created in the kubernet...read more
  3. How many EIP can be created for an aws accou...read more
How long is the Cognizant Technical Lead interview process?

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

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Cognizant Technical Lead Interview Process

based on 21 interviews in last 1 year

3 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round 1
  • Technical Round 2
  • HR Round
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26% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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Cognizant Technical Lead Salary
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr
27% less than the average Technical Lead Salary in India
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Cognizant Technical Lead Reviews and Ratings

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3.7

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Salary & Benefits

3.7

Job Security

3.7

Company culture

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Promotions/Appraisal

3.6

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