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Cognizant Programmer Reviews

based on 280 reviews
Updated 7 Dec, 2024

Overall Rating

3.9/5
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Category Ratings

3.9

Company culture

3.8

Skill development

3.7

Work-Life balance

3.6

Job Security

3.6

Work Satisfaction

3.3

Salary & Benefits

3.3

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Is Cognizant a good place to work for Programmers?
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 3.9 out of 5 from over 280 employee reviews, it's clear that most programmers have an average experience working at Cognizant. Company culture holds the highest rating at 3.9, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.3. Read reviews about company culture and career growth on AmbitionBox.
Does Cognizant pay their Programmers well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant programmers rate their salary and benefits at 3.3 out of 5, based on 280 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 programmers salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Cognizant for programmers, click here.
How is the work culture at Cognizant for Programmers?
Work culture at Cognizant for programmers is rated 3.9 out of 5 by 280 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 programmers, click here.
How is the job security at Cognizant for Programmers?
Based on 280 reviews on AmbitionBox, Cognizant's programmers rate job security at 3.6 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 programmers, click here.
Is work from home available to Programmers at Cognizant?
According to 16 AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant does not currently offer any work-from-home options to programmers. 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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Work Policy for Cognizant Programmer

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based on 16 reviews in last 6 months

Hybrid

Hybrid

87%

3 days/week from office

69%

2 days/week from office

12%

Other hybrid work policies

6%

Work from office

Work from office

13%

Gender Based Ratings for Cognizant Programmer

based on 268 reviews
3.9
Rated by 139 Women

Rated 4.0 for Company Culture and 3.9 for Job Security

women
4.0
Rated by 129 Men

Rated 3.8 for Skill Development and 3.8 for Company Culture

men

Working Days for Cognizant Programmer

based on 280 reviews
Monday to Friday
83%
Rotational Shift
14%
Monday to Saturday
1%
Alternate Saturday off
1%
Other
1%

Work Timings for Cognizant Programmer

based on 280 reviews
Flexible timing
Strict (9am - 7pm)
Strict (9am - 6pm)
73%
8%
3%
16% employees reported other strict timings

Shift Timings for Cognizant Programmer

based on 280 reviews
Day shift
Night shift
96%
4%

Business Travel for Cognizant Programmer

based on 280 reviews
No travel
63%
Within city
26%
Within country
8%
International travel
3%
Cognizant Programmer Salary
based on 3k salaries
₹1.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
30% less than the average Programmer Salary in India
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International/On-site exposure
3 total responses
healthInsurance
Health insurance
11 total responses
officeGym
Office gym
4 total responses
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