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Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Kolkata Reviews

Updated 5 Feb, 2025
Overall Rating
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3.0/5
based on 34 reviews

Rating distribution

Category Ratings

3.3

Work-life balance

3.1

Skill development

2.9

Company culture

2.7

Salary

2.7

Work satisfaction

2.5

Job security

2.5

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Hybrid

Hybrid

86% employees reported

Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

80% employees reported

Flexible timing

Flexible timing

50% employees reported

No travel

No travel

84% employees reported

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3.3
female

Rated by Women

8 reviews

2.9
male

Rated by Men

25 reviews

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Is Cognizant, Kolkata a good place to work for Junior Software Engineers?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 from over 34 employee reviews, it's clear that most junior software engineers have an average experience working at Cognizant, Kolkata. Work-life balance holds the highest rating at 3.3, while job security is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 2.5. Read reviews about work-life balance and job security on AmbitionBox.
Does Cognizant, Kolkata pay their Junior Software Engineers well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant, Kolkata junior software engineers rate their salary and benefits at 2.7 out of 5, based on 34 reviews. This lower rating reflects a significant level of dissatisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, suggesting that many may feel undercompensated. You can know more about Cognizant, Kolkata's junior software engineers salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Cognizant, Kolkata for junior software engineers, click here .
How is the work culture at Cognizant, Kolkata for Junior Software Engineers?
Work culture at Cognizant, Kolkata for junior software engineers is rated 2.9 out of 5 by 34 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating a below-average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. This lower rating suggests that employees may experience challenges in aspects like collaboration, support, and overall satisfaction. To read reviews specifically about work culture at Cognizant, Kolkata for junior software engineers, click here .
How is the job security at Cognizant, Kolkata for Junior Software Engineers?
Based on 34 reviews on AmbitionBox, Cognizant, Kolkata's junior software engineers rate job security at 2.5 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at Cognizant, Kolkata. To read reviews about job security at Cognizant, Kolkata for junior software engineers, click here .
Is work from home available to Junior Software Engineers at Cognizant, Kolkata?
According to 14 AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant, Kolkata does not currently offer any work-from-home options to junior software engineers. All employees work from the office, reflecting a fully on-site work arrangement. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Salaries in Kolkata
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr
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