Good exposure to tech, lucky if you get good project - Java Software Developer Cognizant Employee Review

3.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learning, Communication, Work-life balance, Training

Cons

Politics around performance rating, No satisfaction with work, Poor salary

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Cognizant Response
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Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you valued the learning opportunities, training support, communication and the work life balance you experienced, along with exposure to different technologies. We also acknowledge your concerns around performance rating politics, compensation and overall job satisfaction. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair. We also want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on leadership, fairness and team dynamics, and these inputs are taken seriously by our HR teams. Your feedback highlights the importance of trust, transparency and meaningful recognition. We are steadily working to improve these areas and create a more fulfilling experience for our employees.

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5.0
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Cons

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2.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It was a much needed check in a time of need

Cons

Management seemed uneducated. I dnt know about cognizant as a whole but their eligibility department needs help. They focus on the things that do no matter. They were at risk of losing this contract, so now it’s whatever they client says, they do…no push back including making us do disability cases, that we had no previous knowledge of. In the beginning I was getting OT like crazy. Then they stopped it talking about it wasn’t in there budget, and at times when we needed someone to work/stay late. They are not consistent and the other employees there, are looking for other positions, too. Not to mention, myself and another employee were the only ones there for the longest. It’s a mess.

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