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Cognizant Programmer Analyst Trainee Reviews

Updated 28 Feb, 2025

Overall Rating

3.4/5

based on 859 reviews

Rating distribution

261 (30.4%)

277 (32.2%)

153 (17.8%)

69 (8.0%)

99 (11.5%)

Category Ratings

3.4

Company culture

3.4

Work-life balance

3.4

Skill development

3.2

Job security

3.1

Salary

3.1

Work satisfaction

3.0

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What employees say about Cognizant?

Insights from employee reviews on AmbitionBox

Workplace insights

Hybrid

57% employees reported

Monday to Friday

91% employees reported

Flexible timing

53% employees reported

No travel

76% employees reported

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Gender based rating

3.6

Rated by Women

214 reviews

3.3

Rated by Men

524 reviews

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People also ask about Cognizant's Programmer Analyst Trainees

Is Cognizant a good place to work for Programmer Analyst Trainees?

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 3.4 out of 5 from over 859 employee reviews, it's clear that most programmer analyst trainees have an average experience working at Cognizant. Company culture holds the highest rating at 3.4, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.0. Read reviews about company culture and career growth on AmbitionBox.

Does Cognizant pay their Programmer Analyst Trainees well?

According to AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant programmer analyst trainees rate their salary and benefits at 3.1 out of 5, based on 859 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 programmer analyst trainees salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Cognizant for programmer analyst trainees, click here .

How is the work culture at Cognizant for Programmer Analyst Trainees?

Work culture at Cognizant for programmer analyst trainees is rated 3.4 out of 5 by 859 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 programmer analyst trainees, click here .

How is the job security at Cognizant for Programmer Analyst Trainees?

Based on 859 reviews on AmbitionBox, Cognizant's programmer analyst trainees rate job security at 3.2 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. To read reviews about job security at Cognizant for programmer analyst trainees, click here .

Is work from home available to Programmer Analyst Trainees at Cognizant?

According to AmbitionBox, 5% of Cognizant's programmer analyst trainees work from home permanently, 38% work from the office, and 57% follow a hybrid model, based on 54 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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