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Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Reviews

based on 365 reviews
Updated 19 Dec, 2024

Overall Rating

3.5/5
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Category Ratings

3.5

Skill development

3.5

Work-Life balance

3.4

Company culture

3.2

Job Security

3.1

Work Satisfaction

3.0

Salary & Benefits

2.9

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Is Cognizant 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 3.5 out of 5 from over 365 employee reviews, it's clear that most junior software engineers have an average experience working at Cognizant. Skill development holds the highest rating at 3.5, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 2.9. Read reviews about skill development and career growth on AmbitionBox.
Does Cognizant pay their Junior Software Engineers well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant junior software engineers rate their salary and benefits at 3.0 out of 5, based on 365 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Cognizant's junior software engineers salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Cognizant for junior software engineers, click here.
How is the work culture at Cognizant for Junior Software Engineers?
Work culture at Cognizant for junior software engineers is rated 3.4 out of 5 by 365 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas. To read reviews specifically about work culture at Cognizant for junior software engineers, click here.
How is the job security at Cognizant for Junior Software Engineers?
Based on 365 reviews on AmbitionBox, Cognizant's junior software engineers rate job security at 3.2 out of 5. This average rating suggests that while many employees feel reasonably secure in their roles, there may be some concerns or uncertainties. To read reviews about job security at Cognizant for junior software engineers, click here.
Is work from home available to Junior Software Engineers at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 3% of Cognizant's junior software engineers work from home permanently, 26% work from the office, and 71% follow a hybrid model, based on 84 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance at Cognizant for junior software engineers, click here.

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Work Policy for Cognizant Junior Software Engineer

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based on 84 reviews in last 6 months

Hybrid

Hybrid

71%

3 days/week from office

67%

2 days/week from office

3%

Other hybrid work policies

1%

Work from office

Work from office

26%
Permanent work from home

Permanent work from home

3%

Gender Based Ratings for Cognizant Junior Software Engineer

based on 356 reviews
3.6
Rated by 115 Women

Rated 3.6 for Company Culture and 3.6 for Skill Development

women
3.5
Rated by 241 Men

Rated 3.4 for Work-Life Balance and 3.4 for Skill Development

men

Working Days for Cognizant Junior Software Engineer

based on 366 reviews
Monday to Friday
88%
Rotational Shift
9%
Monday to Saturday
2%
Other
1%

Work Timings for Cognizant Junior Software Engineer

based on 366 reviews
Flexible timing
Strict (9am - 7pm)
Strict (10am - 8pm)
66%
15%
3%
16% employees reported other strict timings

Shift Timings for Cognizant Junior Software Engineer

based on 366 reviews
Day shift
Night shift
97%
3%

Business Travel for Cognizant Junior Software Engineer

based on 366 reviews
No travel
73%
Within city
20%
Within country
7%
Cognizant Junior Software Engineer Salary
based on 4.8k salaries
₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
6% more than the average Junior Software Engineer Salary in India
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