Is Cognizant a good company to work for as a Jr. Java developer?

Jr. Java developer professionals working at Cognizant have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 72 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Cognizant employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Jr. Java developer Jobs at Cognizant now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Jr. Java developer interview questions at Cognizant .

Does Cognizant pay Jr. Java developer employees well?

Jr. Java developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Cognizant with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 72 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Jr. Java developer salaries and benefits at Cognizant .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cognizant?

Associate (13818) , Programme Analyst (13120) , Senior Associate (6002) , Software Engineer (3479) , Programmer Analyst Trainee (2147) , Project Manager (1941) , Senior Process Executive (1924) , Associate - Projects (1829) , Manager (1812) , Senior Software Engineer (1338) , Software Developer (1280) , Process Executive (1170) , Programmer/Analyst (1129) , Technical Lead (1104) , Senior Manager (1071)

What are the pros of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

"work life balance is good and it also depends on the team and project you are working in" ((in 9391 reviews)); ""Still there a good work culture but it is not as good as it was in 2019" ((in 6421 reviews)); "The work environment was good and the company was very helpful in letting me complete my tasks" ((in 2953 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you get many projects across the world if you are planning to switch your client" ((in 2079 reviews)); "Good to work and good environment" ((in 1798 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

""Salary is less for people who stay there for long time with more years of experience"" ((in 5329 reviews)); "The management is poor as it's a big company and has to manage a lot of things" ((in 3931 reviews)); "think they’re paying less compared to the market rate the bonus and salary hike is also limited" ((in 1920 reviews)); "No salary hike and rating system is not transparent" ((in 1753 reviews)); "Bad managers can disrupt your entire profile and you cant do anything to stop it." ((in 1732 reviews))

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3.9

98% would recommend to a friend

(72 total reviews)

Ravi Kumar S

57% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.2

Compensation and benefits

Jr. Java developer employees have rated Cognizant with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 72 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Jr. Java developer professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Jr. Java developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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72 reviews

3.0

Mar 3, 2026

Good for short term

Junior java developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well maintained office and suitable for short term stay

Cons

salary hikes and basic perks

4.0

Sep 17, 2025

Cognizant is a good workplace for all kind of experienced candidates.

Junior java developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good support, Learning opportunities, Well organized.

Cons

Slightly less salary for freshers.

4.0

Jun 28, 2025

Key benefits

Junior java developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

will get exposed to latest cutting edge technology. No issue working from home, if your manager agrees.

Cons

Work pressure, You might have to work on weekends.

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