Azure Architect Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Likes

If the client is good, Cognizant is good. They offered good salary when hired and when promoted. Udemy and Coursera access for free. Even if we get no work for a month or more, they hold you in the project before releasing you to bench.

Dislikes

When the client is bad, so is Cognizant. Getting release from your manager is tough. All the above factors depends on the clients employees get.

Likes

Flexible Good place to work

Dislikes

Salary take home is less when comparatively with other companies No Employee encouragement bonus Work life balance to be reviewed

Likes

Good ethical company Good work life balance Good job security

Dislikes

Lesser pay as compared to market, slow growth.

Likes

Structured processes. Work life balance depends on project / manager. Competitive package after completing from Level 11 onwards. Technology partner benefits. Good office facilities.

Dislikes

Lack of mentors. All HR driven mentorship programs are superficial. Appraisals follow bell curve approach even though HR claims otherwise. Different technology groups work in silos. Lots of mandatory trainings which are charged to client time even if does not directly relate to your work. Too many extracurricular activities driven by different groups the time for which is charged to the client.

Likes

Job security Onshore opportunities Comprehensive medical insurance

Dislikes

Poor management Less support to people emotions More variable pay